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2026-03-07 21:38 UTC
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EU official warns Russian shadow fleet threatens Europe
At the Munich Security Conference in 2026, EU's top diplomat Belén Martinez Carbonell warned about Russia's shadow fleet being a significant maritime security threat to Europe....
DAC Greenlights Six Additional P-8I Aircraft For Indian Navy in Major Maritime Boost
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy, enhancing its maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine ...
US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean After Pursuit From the Caribbean
The US military intercepted and boarded an oil tanker designated on sanctions lists in international waters of the Indian Ocean. This action followed a lengthy pursuit that began in the Caribbean Sea,...
US Holds Another Tanker in Indian Ocean
The United States has intercepted and detained another tanker operating in the Indian Ocean, continuing recent maritime security actions by US forces....
American Armed Forces Seize Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
The United States armed forces have seized an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant operation involving naval assets against suspected illicit activities related to maritime transport ...
Continuing Piracy; US Seizes Another Venezuelan Oil Tanker
The United States has seized another oil tanker suspected of carrying illegally obtained Venezuelan crude oil. This incident underscores the ongoing piracy and unlawful activities in maritime trade ro...
US Military Boards Another Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Tracking It From The Caribbean
The US military has conducted another boarding operation in the Indian Ocean on an oil tanker that was tracked from the Caribbean region. This action is part of ongoing efforts to monitor maritime tra...
From the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean: US Forces Seize Oil Tanker
US military forces have intercepted and seized an oil tanker suspected of illicit activities across a vast geographical area stretching from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean. This action undersco...
CAS Approval: Coast Guard Bolsters Maritime Vigilance With Advanced EO/IR Systems For Dornier Fleet
The Indian Coast Guard has received clearance to procure advanced electro-optical/infrared systems for its fleet of Dornier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft. This upgrade aims to enhance real-time r...
India, Japan, Indonesia Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercise In Andaman Sea
India, Japan, and Indonesia have conducted a trilateral naval exercise in the waters near Port Blair on February 13, 2026. The exercise aimed at bolstering joint operational readiness and regional mar...
Saab, Babcock bank on Arrowhead 120 design for Sweden’s next frigate
Swedish company Saab and British firm Babcock are collaborating on the development of Arrowhead 120 design for future naval frigates in Sweden, tailored to meet specific operational needs. Saab spokes...
US Navy intercepts Iran-linked tanker in high seas operation
The US Navy conducted an interception of a tanker believed to be linked with Iran in international waters during a routine maritime security operation. The move is seen as part of ongoing efforts to m...
Pentagon Reports Tanker Interdiction in Indian Ocean
The US Department of Defense has reported the detention of a tanker vessel operating in the waters of the Indian Ocean. While specific details are limited, the move is seen as part of continued survei...
Turkish Mine Countermeasures Ship TCG Anamur on NATO Mission in Greece
The Turkish Navy's mine countermeasures ship TCG Anamur has commenced an operation under a NATO mission in Greek waters. This deployment highlights cooperative efforts between Allied nations to ensure...
US Military Intercepts Tanker in Indian Ocean
The United States military has intercepted a tanker suspected of illegal activities in the Indian Ocean. The operation was conducted by US naval forces and aimed at enforcing maritime security and pre...
US Coast Guard boards vessel - Attempted to evade Trump's sanctions
A US Coast Guard ship intercepted and boarded a vessel suspected of attempting to evade sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump. The move demonstrates ongoing efforts by the US to enforce i...
US Military Boards Another Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Tracking It From The Caribbean
The US military has intercepted an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean following its transit through the Caribbean region. This action aligns with ongoing surveillance and enforcement operations by the Uni...
US Seizes Another Tanker in the Indian Ocean
The United States has intercepted another tanker ship in the waters of the Indian Ocean. Specific details on the location and purpose of the seizure were not provided....
US Forces Board Sanctioned Oil Vessel in Indian Ocean After Chase from Caribbean
US forces have intercepted and boarded an oil tanker that was subject to sanctions off the coast of Somalia in the Indian Ocean. The vessel had been pursued by US forces since its initial detection in...
US Forces Board Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean That Was Chased from the Caribbean
The US military has intercepted an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that had previously been chased out of the Caribbean by US naval forces due to suspicion over its cargo and origin. No details were pr...
US Seizes Another Vessel in Indian Ocean
The United States has seized another vessel in the Indian Ocean, continuing its maritime security and enforcement operations in the region....
EU Attacks Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) has conducted an operation against what they describe as a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action is part of their broade...
Pentagon: United States Struck Narcotics Trafficker Vessel in Pacific Ocean
The Pentagon announced that the United States military conducted an operation against a drug trafficking vessel in the Pacific Ocean. The action was carried out to disrupt illegal narcotics shipments ...
US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
The US military boarded an oil tanker that they had been monitoring since its departure from the Caribbean region and tracked it across several seas and oceans until reaching the Indian Ocean for comp...