Governmental

  • Maritime terrorism: Karachi analysis

    Failed al Qaeda attack has broad security implications for Pakistan. Maritime terrorism: Karachi as a starting point – Analysis By Vijay Sakhuja The recent attempt by the Al Qaeda in […]

  • Russia: new frigate and new subs by 2015

    New vessels for Crimea-based fleet. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to Receive New Frigate, Two Subs by 2015: Navy Commander MOSCOW, October 6 (RIA Novosti) – Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will […]

  • Singapore tightens maritime security

    Move to tackle illegal fishing, smuggling and piracy.  Parliament: Maritime security to be tightened with more physical barriers along coastline  BY LIM YAN LIANG SINGAPORE – More physical barriers will […]

  • RN borrowing engineers from USCG

    USCG engineers to assist Roya Navy.  Defence cuts leave Royal Navy so short of engineers it has to BORROW them from US Coastguard By Sam Adams American service personnel will start […]

  • Iran warns against future threats

    Iranian Navy reinforcing its role in the region.  Iran must nip enemy military threats in bud: General A senior Iranian general has warned against future threats to Tehran from the […]

  • US Navy close to using robotic boats

    Demonstration uses 13 boats to escort a ship along James River. US Navy close to using robotic patrol boats as escort vessels In the event of conflict, America could use […]

  • Royal Malaysian Navy combats threats

    Piracy, robbery and smuggling all regional issues.  How the Royal Malaysian Navy plans to combat trans-border maritime threats in the Sabah region Contributor:  Defence IQ Press In the context of […]

  • Russian lawyer to head tribunal

    New head for International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Russian Lawyer to Head World’s Top Maritime Tribunal A Russian lawyer has been elected the new president of the International Tribunal for the […]

  • Will navies pull out?

    Drones Add Another Protective Layer for Container and Bulk Shipping Against Pirates Attacks May be Down but There is Still a Place for the Combined Naval Task Forces GULF OF […]

  • US, India deepen maritime ties

    Indian PM’s visit to US sees new agreements.  U.S., India Deepening Maritime Security Ties U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Tuesday to deepen U.S.-Indian cooperation on maritime security […]