GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Policing the pirates

    There are 32 nations, including the UAE, that make up the combined forces and who share a goal of providing security and stability across the region Naval policing of maritime […]

  • Shelling in Hodeidah

    Fears assault on port would worsen humanitarian crisis. Saudi-led warships shell Houthi controlled sites on Yemen’s western coast Warships of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition shelled several sites controlled by Houthi […]

  • UN talks on Hodeidah

    Could political move stop attack? U.N. Yemen envoy in talks with Houthis to cede Hodeidah port: sources ADEN (Reuters) – The U.N. Yemen mediator is in talks with the Houthi […]

  • Fight for Hodeidah looms

    Coalition and Yemeni government forces within striking distance of port town. Plan to Besiege Hodeidah, Leave Exits for Houthis to Escape Saiid Al-Abiad Hodeidah Governor al-Hassan al-Taher told Asharq Al-Awsat […]

  • US renames Pacific Command

    Same job, new name. US military renames Pacific Command The US is renaming its largest military command to reflect the growing importance of the Indian Ocean in America’s strategic thinking. […]

  • AMISOM’s logistic woes

    Impassable roads and ambushes cause logistical headaches. AMISOM Explores Sea, Air Options to Deliver Supplies Already hamstrung by logistical challenges over the area it controls, the African Union peacekeeping force […]

  • US eyes Iran-Houthi ties

    The Saudis say Tehran’s strategy in Yemen follows Iran’s pattern of interference in other countries. Houthi-IRGC ties on Washington’s radar again Iman Zayat The United States has imposed new sanctions […]

  • New drug seizures for CMF

    CMF continues efforts. Two seizures in two days for HMAS Warramunga Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Warramunga continues the fight to reduce the flow of money to international terrorism by […]

  • Houthi attacks may continue

    Threat from Houthi rebels in Yemen ongoing. EUNAVFOR: Houthi Attacks on Shipping May Continue On Wednesday, the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates announced that they have destroyed two […]

  • Maritime embraces Galileo

    A first, EU researchers developed innovative technology using Galileo-type signals for maritime surveillance. Relevant authorities will now be able to continually and reliably monitor maritime traffic. Maritime embraces Galileo technology […]