maritime security
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The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Daryl Caudle asserts that the United States aims to maintain such a formidable and proactive naval presence that it deters conflicts from arising. He emphas...
Japan plans to emphasize its defense strategy for the Pacific Ocean within three key security documents. The move appears to be part of Japan's broader regional security posture and likely involves st...
The United States is reportedly planning to increase maritime surveillance and interception operations globally, focusing on unidentified or suspicious vessels at sea. This involves enhancing naval pr...
The Indian Navy has announced plans to introduce ten Drishti-10 Starliner Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones aimed at enhancing naval surveillance capabilities, as shared by Chief of the Nav...
China, Russia, and Iran commenced joint naval exercises in South African waters this weekend as part of the BRICS Plus initiative. The declared purpose is to ensure maritime safety and economic activi...
The Pentagon announced the interception of an oil tanker subjected to sanctions in the Caribbean Sea. The operation aligns with broader efforts to enforce international sanctions through naval presenc...
A geopolitical analysis suggests that maritime insecurity poses significant risks comparable to land-based conflicts, highlighting how oceans have become central arenas for international competition. ...
India's navy plans to commission new warships at a rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026. This strategy aims to enhance maritime strength and stimulate economic growth, reflecting New Delhi's st...
On January 5, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first domestically designed and constructed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipy...
Next week, China will lead joint naval exercises named 'Will for Peace 2026' with BRICS nations in South Africa's waters. This marks the first defense cooperation initiative of the bloc, potentially a...
The Ukrainian military intelligence has received a new specialized armed patrol boat designed for maritime operations on January 1st as part of their operational support. The vessel was purchased and ...
The Indian Navy aims to enhance its surveillance and maritime reconnaissance capabilities through the acquisition of 31 MQ-9 drones, according to Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi’s statement on December 18, ...
The Indian Navy has expanded its combat aviation capabilities with the acquisition of MH-60R Romeo helicopters, which are renowned for their all-weather and day-night operational capacity tailored for...
A significant operational crisis has hit India's maritime surveillance due to the extended grounding of its indigenously produced Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) DHRUV fleet used by both the Navy and ...
China's increasing maritime activities pose security threats to Taiwan and Europe. The article suggests that European nations must collaborate more closely with Indo-Pacific allies to address and coun...
In a move to bolster India's maritime security, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Airbus, and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have initiated development of a customized va...
The Pentagon reports an increase in maritime activity within the Caribbean Sea where at least seven oil tankers were deployed in one day as part of what is described as 'a significant naval operation'...
Ukraine has effectively utilized 'kinetic sanctions' as leverage against Russian naval vessels, impacting international shipping industries more comprehensively than Western imposed measures could ach...
The United States has detained another oil tanker in the Caribbean as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit maritime activities and enforce international sanctions....
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned the fast patrol vessel (FPV) Amulya, the third in the Adamya-class series, at Goa Shipyard Limited on December 19, 2025. The commissioning highlights India's co...
On Wednesday morning, Finland's police detained a cargo ship in the Gulf of Finland after an undersea cable connecting Estonia to Finland was reportedly damaged. Estonian authorities noted issues with...
The article discusses Lithuanian intentions to deploy a military vessel near Ukraine as part of increased naval presence and support for maritime security in the region....
The Indian Navy plans to host the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Visakhapatnam from February 15-25, 2026. This event aims to enhance maritime security and naval cooperation among over a hundred p...
The Mexican president has called for calm and dialogue as tensions arise due to recent U.S. military actions targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels off Mexico's coast, emphasizing the importance...
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine mentioned a potential offer of collaboration with Poland in the areas of drone defense systems and maritime safety. The specifics of such cooperation, includin...
The United States Navy has intercepted an oil rig vessel suspected of engaging in illegal activities within the Caribbean region. Authorities have not specified the nature of these alleged illegal act...
Space-Z Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., located in Tamil Nadu, India, has launched the MarineSky-365, a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle designed for maritime defense. The platform is aimed at addressing t...
Two tankers, one Maltese-flagged 'Matilda' and one Liberian-flagged 'Delta Harmony', owned by Greek interests sustained drone attacks but were not severely damaged according to an official from Greece...
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will visit Manila as part of a nine-day tour that also includes stops in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, and India. During his stay in the Phili...
The United States intercepted an oil tanker named Olina in the Caribbean Sea. While details of the operation are not fully disclosed, this action underscores ongoing maritime security and surveillance...
The United States has intercepted another oil tanker believed to be part of the 'ghost fleet' operating illicitly in the Caribbean region. No additional details regarding specific ships or actions tak...
The U.S. Coast Guard continues operations in the Caribbean region by pursuing an additional oil tanker suspected of aiding Venezuela's circumvention of international sanctions. This marks the third in...
An article discusses how a significant number of oil tankers operate largely unchecked on the seas today....
The US has commented on ships loaded with oil, which are part of what some refer to as the 'shadow fleet'. There is no detailed information or specific claims made in this snippet about any particular...