Maritime Powers
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India destroys suspect terror boat
Ship believed to be carrying explosives. How NTRO, Coast Guard stopped explosive-laden Pak ship A timely intercept by the National Technical Research Organisation, and its well coordinated operation with the Coast […]
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Malacca Strait rampant with pirates
Call to bolster regional security. Malacca Strait rampant with pirates Nani Afrida Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has emphasized the importance of securing the Malacca Strait not only from illegal fishing […]
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Aircraft Carriers in the Taiwan Strait
Aircraft carriers are a major factor in cross-strait strategic stability. Aircraft Carriers in the Taiwan Strait By Vasilis Trigkas The recent landslide victory of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taiwan’s local elections […]
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Iran continues military drills
Iran’s military drills continue in south The largest war-games by Iran’s army at the southern coast of the country. A new series of weapons that according to Iran’s army are […]
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IMB concern over pirate payouts
ECHR decision sparks comments. IMB concerned over decision to compensate pirates The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has joined other maritime organisations in expressing concern over the decision to compensate convicted […]
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Cuba accused in refugee sinking
Could raise tensions as US eases sanctions. Cuban Government Sinks Boat Carrying 32 Refugees, Including Children by FRANCES MARTEL The maritime horror that has become a centerpiece of the Cuban experience […]
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The undersea arms race
Maritime spats ‘stirring undersea arms race’ Raul Dancel Territorial disputes in the East China Sea and South China Sea are fuelling a build-up in submarine fleets that can spark more […]
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Foreign navies help reduce piracy
Africa Focus: Foreign navies help reduce piracy in 2014: experts NAIROBI, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — Global efforts to combat piracy in the Horn of Africa region have helped in reducing […]
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USS Fort Worth Arrives in Jakarta
16-month deployment begins. USS Fort Worth Arrives in Jakarta for First Southeast Asia Port Visit By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos, USS Fort Worth Public Affairs […]
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PLA special forces revealed
Chinese media reveal make up of nations special forces. The PLA’s special forces: secrets revealed China’s state media has recently confirmed that the People’s Liberation Army, the largest military force […]