Maritime Powers

  • Indian Navy visits Oman

    Visit underlines security links in region. Goodwill visit by Indian Naval ships to Oman Muscat: IN Ships Tir (Senior Officer’s ship), Sujata (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and Tarangini (Sail Training Ship), elements […]

  • Royal Malaysian Navy combats threats

    Piracy, robbery and smuggling all regional issues.  How the Royal Malaysian Navy plans to combat trans-border maritime threats in the Sabah region Contributor:  Defence IQ Press In the context of […]

  • Will navies pull out?

    Drones Add Another Protective Layer for Container and Bulk Shipping Against Pirates Attacks May be Down but There is Still a Place for the Combined Naval Task Forces GULF OF […]

  • US, India deepen maritime ties

    Indian PM’s visit to US sees new agreements.  U.S., India Deepening Maritime Security Ties U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Tuesday to deepen U.S.-Indian cooperation on maritime security […]

  • PH to get $17 million in US defence aid

    Money will support maritime security efforts. PH to get $17M US aid to fight terrorists, guard seas MANILA – The Philippines will be receiving over $17.68 million in assistance from […]

  • Terror plot reveals political issues

    al Qaeda attempt to hijack naval vessel was doomed from outset.  Karachi terror plot reveals plenty about the political landscape Tom Hussain n early September, a group of terrorists attempted […]

  • MoD secures 7,500 naval jobs

    Huge investment secures defence jobs. Ministry of Defence naval base deals secure 7,500 UK jobs The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.2bn of contracts to support the management of UK […]

  • S. Korea to extend deployment

    Anti-piracy mission likely to be extended by 12 months. South Korean Navy Will Likely Extend Deployment in Gulf of Aden MOSCOW, September 30 (RIA Novosti) – South Korean troops will […]

  • Iran to Stage Massive Naval Drills

    Iranian Navy continues its charm offensive… Commander: Iran to Stage Massive Naval Drills in Winter Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that the Navy plans to hold naval […]

  • China’s ships perfect for Russia

    Possible new build deals ahead? China’s warships perfect fit for Russian navy, says magazine The August issue of Russia’s National Defense Magazine has advised the country to buy warships from […]