Maritime Powers

  • Mauritius PM meets Indian Navy chief

    Discussions focused on strengthening further bilateral ties. Mauritius: Prime Minister Receives Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy PRESS RELEASE The Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, […]

  • Arrests made in Norway navy sale

    Two UK businessmen arrested on suspicion of involvement in sale of warships to Nigerian security company In December last year, the Norwegian press revealed that six decommissioned naval Hauk-class guided […]

  • Iran to Maintain Deployment in High Seas

    Typically bullish words from Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari. Commander: Iran to Maintain Deployment in High Seas Forever Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced Iran’s plans to maintain its naval presence […]

  • U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan

    Asia-Pacific region a strategic priority. U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan BY Wendy Laursen The U.S. Navy announced last week that the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville will join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense […]

  • Iran deploys new naval fleet

    Expect more pirate attacks to be fought off… Iran Sends New Naval Fleet to High Seas The Iranian Navy’s 33rd fleet of warships departed for the Indian Ocean and the […]

  • HMS Dragon heads to Falklands

    Threat of new Argentinian air power. UK sends warship to Falklands as Argentina lease supersonic bombers from Russia By MARCO GIANNANGELI ONE of Britain’s newest and most powerful warships was […]

  • Japan to reinforce SDF anti-piracy base

    Nation to bolster presence in region. Japan to reinforce SDF anti-piracy base in Djibouti for broader Middle East responses The mission of a Self-Defense Forces base for anti-piracy operations in […]

  • Damen completes Patrol vessels

    Completed vessels are first of their type to be built in South Africa. Damen completes first FCS 5009 Patrol vessels in South Africa Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has finished […]

  • US Navy will have frigates after all

    LCS to receive improved firepower to meet frigate requirements. SNA: Modified Littoral Combat Ships to be Designated Frigates By: Sam LaGrone CRYSTAL CITY, VA. – The modified Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) […]

  • MEPs discuss Enrica Lexie case

    MEPs call for Italian marò (Marines) accused of killing Indian fishermen to be repatriated The European Parliament hopes that diplomatic dispute between Italy and India over the prosecution of two […]