Maritime Powers

  • Indo-Asia Pacific Explained

    The new strategy contains an explicit focus on the region that it calls the “Indo-Asia-Pacific.”  ‘Indo-Asia Pacific’ Explained: An Assessment of US Maritime Strategy 2015 GURPREET SINGH KHURANA In March […]

  • New CO for CMF

    United States reiterate commitment to maritime security in the region. Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes New Commander MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F)/Combined […]

  • Four Indian naval ships visit Dubai

    Visit to boost ties with UAE. Four Indian naval ships visit Dubai The ships-Deepak, Delhi, Tabar and Trishul-are part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet based at Mumbai and are […]

  • INS Dega to play wider role

    Aircraft used over Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. INS Dega to play wider role in maritime security Visakhapatnam: The naval air station INS Dega falling under the Eastern Naval […]

  • Security strategy for a disputed sea

    US does not take sides in the South China Sea disputes. Security strategy for a disputed sea BY SUMATHY PERMAL THE United States announced its new Asia Pacific Maritime Security […]

  • Five Chinese ships seen off Alaska

    China flexes its maritime muscles. Five Chinese ships seen off Alaska coast, Pentagon says Five Chinese naval ships are currently positioned in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, […]

  • Indonesia, Malaysia fight piracy

    Firmer response comes amid growing concerns about the problem. Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Fight Against Piracy By Prashanth Parameswaran Indonesia and Malaysia are both stepping up their fight against piracy […]

  • Singapore Warship Foils Attack

    City-state scores victory amid rising incidents in the region. How Did a Singapore Warship Foil a Pirate Attack? By Prashanth Parameswaran A Singapore navy vessel successfully disrupted a sea robbery […]

  • India ready to move oil platform

    India “likely” to move platform. India ready to move oil platform into South China Sea India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is ready to move an oil platform into the […]

  • Convicted pirates released

    Lack of evidence seen convictions overturned. 8 Somalis Convicted of Piracy Released by Seychelles Court of Appeal THE Seychelles Court of Appeal has freed eight Somalis who had been convicted […]