Maritime Powers

  • Indonesia Mimics U.S. Pacific Fleet

    Modelling naval forces on US. Indonesia Mimics U.S. Pacific Fleet in Navy Overhaul, Chief Says (Bloomberg) — Indonesia is modeling its naval forces after the U.S. Pacific Fleet as President […]

  • Chinese naval fleet returns from Somali waters

    Successful anti-piracy tour completed. Chinese naval fleet returns from Somali waters After more than seven months at sea, covering more than 110,000 nautical miles, a Chinese fleet wrapped up its […]

  • India, US have mutual desire for naval, maritime ties

    Relationship with India a top priority. India, US have mutual desire for naval, maritime ties, say top Pentagon commanders WASHINGTON: With the convergence of strategic interest in the Indian Ocean there is […]

  • HMS Dauntless enjoys the Gulf

    Ship visits Dubai. Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless enjoys the Gulf in Dubai Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless has enjoyed a well-earned break from her high-tempo operational deployment to the […]

  • US Navy Chief stirs hornet’s nest

    Vice Admiral Robert Thomas urges countries in the region to form a combined maritime force to monitor disputed waters with China. US Navy Chief stirs hornet’s nest on South China […]

  • Pak Navy trains with US CG

    Team provide tactical and law enforcement training. Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency train with U.S. Coast Guard Middle East Training Team A Strength of having 30 nations operating together […]

  • Vietnam, Australia call for ‘self-restraint’

    Concerns over China’s presence.  Vietnam, Australia call for ‘self-restraint’, warn against force in South China Sea Vietnam and Australia today called for “self-restraint” in the South China Sea and warned […]

  • The US Realignment of the Persian Gulf

    Analysis by CIMSEC. The US Realignment of the Persian Gulf Regional Security Complex WILLIAM ALLEN The Persian Gulf sits at the nexus of multiple regional security complexes overlaid one upon another, creating […]

  • Navy Chief to Hold Talks with Indian Defence Officials

    First Sea Lord currently in India. British Navy Chief to Hold Talks with Indian Defence Officials NEW DELHI: British Navy Chief will hold talks with top defence officials on enhancement […]

  • Japan escorts 3,522 ships through Gulf

    MSDF convoy escorts preventing pirate attacks. Japan escorts 3,522 ships through Gulf of Aden pirate waters Hisane Masaki The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) vessels escorted a total of 3,522 commercialships in […]