Maritime Powers

  • Jordan, USN marsec drills

    Jordanian and U.S. Naval Forces Conduct Maritime Security Exercise Infinite Defender MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) – The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) and U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard forces are […]

  • Indonesia vessel protest

    JAKARTA: Jakarta has protested against the intrusion of a Chinese coast guard ship into the Southeast Asian archipelago’s waters, Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. The Chinese vessel, identified as CCG […]

  • India, Japan ink deal

    By Anirban Bhaumik India and Japan have opened up their military bases for each other’s army, navy and air force – elevating bilateral defence cooperation amid China’s growing belligerence. With […]

  • Iran Claims To Have Acquired 3 Combat Capable UAVs With 930mi Range

    The Iranian armed forces have acquired three bomb-carrying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) with a range of 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) according to a statement by Defense Minister Amir […]

  • Iran’s Zarif Warns US of ‘Consequences’ Over Oil Sanctions, Strait of Hormuz

    April 25: The United States must be prepared for consequences if it tries to stop Iran from selling oil and using the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad […]

  • Singapore, Malaysia Agree to Jointly Suspend Overlapping Port Claims

    March 14: Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to jointly suspend overlapping port claims, saying this was vital to end a stand-off which has seen at least one collision in waters off Tuas […]

  • US will protect Philippines

    Reassurance for Duterte. Pompeo assures Philippines of U.S. protection in event of sea conflict Karen Lema, Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured the Philippines […]

  • Malacca’s low crime stats

    Australian Border Forces (ABF) played a major role in reducing the number of maritime crimes along the straits. Team work with Australia sees drop in maritime crimes By Intan Amalina Mohd […]

  • US and UK in S. China Sea

    Joint exercise doesn’t please China. US Navy and British Commandos defy China, conduct joint exercises around the South China Sea by Stavros Atlamazoglou In direct defiance to China’s claims of sovereignty in […]

  • India, Pakistan tensions

    Tensions increase between India and Pakistan. Security beefed up in Paradip, Kolkata ports Security was stepped up at the two major ports of the Eastern region – Paradip in Odisha and Kolkata – on […]