Areas of Risk

  • Russia and the Baltic

    The Dimensions of Russian Sea Denial in the Baltic Sea By Tobias Oder Introduction Over the last few years, the Russian Federation pursued an increasingly assertive foreign policy in Eastern […]

  • Keeping track

    Why it’s so hard to keep track of ships that get up to no good Ioannis Chapsos, Coventry University South Korea recently seized two oil tankers that it says were […]

  • New CMF drugs bust

    CMF in second massive drug seizure in weeks. RDA Fort Rosalie Helicopter Leads HMAS Warramunga to Second Massive Drugs Bust of 3.5 Tonnes HMAS WARRAMUNGA, currently operating as part of […]

  • Houthis capture US UUV

    Defense officials say drone was engaged in meteorological study. Houthi Troops Celebrate With Captured Navy Underwater Drone in Video By Hope Hodge Seck A new video has surfaced showing members […]

  • New patrol boat for Cyprus

    Boost for Navy with Israeli-built patrol boat. Arrival of Cyprus’ first offshore patrol vessel Cyprus’ first offshore patrol vessel (OPV) which was built in Israel had arrived at Larnaca port, […]

  • Closer PL, Indo ties?

    Threat from Daesh-linked terrorists persists. Duterte wants to intensify maritime security ties with Indonesia By TRISHA MACAS President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his intention to improve the Philippines’ maritime security […]

  • Coalition denies reports

    Coalition still under pressure. Saudi-led Coalition Denies Blocking Aid to Yemen RIYADH —  The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen has denied blocking aid and basic supplies from entering, following […]

  • Chinese whispers

    In recent years, China has stepped up naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean to fight the pirates in Gulf of Aden. China develops underwater surveillance network in Indian Ocean to […]

  • Ship owners deny knowledge

    Pressure being increased on N. Korea following STS transfers. HK-flagged vessel’s owners deny knowledge of activities with North Korea Vincent Wee The Guangzhou-based owners and operators of the Hong Kong-flagged […]

  • CMF nets huge drugs haul

    CMF round off 2017 in fine style. HMAS Warramunga Seizes a Massive 7.8 Tonnes of Narcotics in the Gulf Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Warramunga, currently deployed as part of […]