GoA & Indian Ocean

  • New Corvettes for Germany

    The German navy is to receive five additional K130 corvettes. German navy set for additional corvettes By Richard Tomkins The German navy is to procure additional K130-class corvettes, which it […]

  • Warnings at sea

    The increasing use of warning shots. Warning At Sea: Be Prepared, Be Ready – Analysis BY RSIS JANUARY 25, 2017 Growing tensions in disputed waters and enforcement operations by maritime […]

  • Mocha port liberated in Yemen

    Hopes the port will soon be safe for shipping. Strategic Red Sea port city in Yemen liberated Al Mukalla: Yemen government forces backed by heavy air cover from the Saudi-led […]

  • Marines, Indian Navy in drills

    Marines involved with Exercise Konkan. Royal Marines take part in joint exercise with Indian navy Danielle Lappin CLYDE-BASED Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have completed a successful […]

  • Analysis: The P-8 Poseidon MPA

    MSR looks at the changing role of maritime patrol aircraft. The United States and its revolution of Maritime Patrol Aircraft Guest Author: Peter Anson Since the end of the Cold […]

  • Sri Lanka’s naval push

    SLN looks outward from its TTW. Analysis: Sri Lanka Navy re-invents itself as medium-scale regional force Professor Geoffrey Till, Singapore – IHS Jane’s Navy International Since the 2010 conclusion of […]

  • Clearing the Red Sea Coast

    Rebels turn to defensive tactics like planting landmines as troops get to within 10km of strategic town of Mocha Yemen government forces advance along western coast Saeed Al Batati Al […]

  • Mauritius gets security boost

    Capabilities boosted with new vessel. Mauritius commissions patrol vessel, receives two helicopters Mauritius has commissioned into service its new patrol vessel CGS Victory for the National Coast Guard as well […]

  • Egypt boosts Navy

    New fleet in response to threats. Egypt expands navy with formation of Southern Fleet Command Egypt’s navy has responded to growing threats in the Middle East with the formation of […]

  • Djibouti Code broadened

    Code of Conduct updated to include additional maritime crimes. Regional maritime piracy agreement broadened to cover other illicit maritime activity An international agreement that has been instrumental in repressing piracy […]