Maritime Powers

  • Working more closely together

    The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that he is “a strong supporter of closer cooperation between the European Union and NATO”. Secretary General: NATO and the EU […]

  • Planning for success

    Exercise Obangame Express 2015 in full swing. Planning for success By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) David R. Krigbaum GULF OF GUINEA – Involving 23 countries and taking place […]

  • Britain to boost Falklands defences

    Modernisation of defences required.  Britain to boost Falklands Islands defences Britain is to “modernise” the defences of the Falkland Islands, with plans to be set out to Parliament later. Defence […]

  • RI, Japan to launch forum on maritime security

    Defence cooperation pact welcomed.  RI, Japan to launch high-level forum on maritime security Japan and Indonesia agreed Monday to launch a high-level bilateral “maritime forum” to expand cooperation in ensuring […]

  • Somali pirates are shifting their base towards India

    Unusual comments from Indian Defence Minister. Somali pirates are shifting their base towards India: Parrikar Somali pirates are gradually shifting their base towards India, defence minister Manohar Parrikar said in […]

  • USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy

    Reaffirming the US-India relationship. USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy By Ensign Ashleigh M. Share USS Paul Hamilton Public Affairs GOA, India – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS […]

  • Opening Ceremony Obangame Express 2015

    Multi-national naval exercise underway.  Opening Ceremony Obangame Express 2015 remarks: Capt. John Rinko, Obangame Express, officer in tactical command ACCRA, Ghana – Capt. John Rinko, Obangame Express, officer in tactical […]

  • Philippine Navy supports joint patrols

    Combined maritime force a possibility. Philippine Navy supports joint patrolling of South China Sea with US, ASEAN navies Ishi Gonzales The Philippine Navy is ready to support the recommendation of […]

  • Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy

    Joint sea patrols mooted. Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy Budget constraints are jeopardizing Malaysia’s defense spending plans, which include replacing ageing fighter jets and beefing up its maritime capabilities, at […]

  • China and Japan hold first security talks in four years

    Territorial disputes on the agenda. China and Japan hold first security talks in four years China and Japan are holding their first high-level security talks in four years, following recent […]