Governmental

  • Copycat kidnappers?

    Kidnapping claims have drawn ‘red flags’ among the investigators. Sabah police: Latest ‘kidnapping’ not ala Abu Sayyaf BY MUGUNTAN VANAR KOTA KINABALU: The latest claims of a kidnapping of a […]

  • Call for more SE Asia patrols

    Call for higher security ahead of joint patrols. RI demands better patrols in Sulu Sea Haeril Halim and Tama Salim A number of its citizens having fallen victim to rampant […]

  • Japan, China relations sour

    Tensions rising over islands. Japan says ties with China ‘deteriorating’ over disputed islands Japan’s foreign minister has warned that ties with China are “significantly deteriorating”, after Chinese vessels repeatedly entered […]

  • Marsec, port security deal for Angola

    Training for merchant fleet, too. Angola and Cabo Verde cooperate on maritime and port security Angola and Cabo Verde are planning technical cooperation in the area of maritime and port […]

  • Indonesian sailor kidnapped

    Abu Sayyaf Group suspected of abduction. Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu Sea By Saifulbahri Ismail JAKARTA: An Indonesian sailor has been abducted by unidentified gunmen in the Sulu Sea in yet […]

  • Yemen port attacked

    UAE media reports jihadist attack launched from boats. Growing risk to southern commercial ports and coalition vessels in Yemen’s territorial waters from boat-borne jihadist attacks By Meda Al Rowas Yemeni […]

  • RIMPAC Concludes

    26 nations and over 40 ships and subs take part. Rim of the Pacific 2016 Concludes Story by Lt. Miranda Williams, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (August […]

  • Navy issues Delta threat

    Only MEND is negotiating with government. Surrender or be wiped-out – Navy warns militants Kess Ewubare The Nigerian Navy has warned militants in the Niger Delta to embrace the peace […]

  • Fast patrols for Philippines?

    New assets would ensure greater coverage. Philippine Navy open for fast craft purchase Procurement of more fast craft would bolster the Philippine Navy’s response in addressing the country’s internal security […]

  • RIMPAC Round Up

    The exercise encourages partnership and understanding but also shows off important new capabilities. RIMPAC 2016: Bringing China Closer while Displaying Combat Prowess By Steven Stashwick The U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored Rim […]