Maritime Powers

  • PHL, US forces to hold exercises

    Annual PHIBLEX begins next week. PHL, US forces to hold amphibious landing exercise starting Sept. 29 Philippine and US forces will hold amphibious landing exercises from September 29 to October […]

  • China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz

    Countries enjoying warm relationship. In search for security, China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz: Kemp By John Kemp (Reuters) – Bandar Abbas, home of Iran‘s navy and the main port in […]

  • Germany grounds anti-piracy helos

    Cracks in tail ground 22 helicopters. Germany grounds ‘Sea Lynx’ helicopters on piracy duty The majority of the German Bundeswehr navy’s helicopter fleet is currently out of service. A recurring […]

  • CMF captures $280 million in drugs

    Another successful haul for multinational force.  Aussies and Kiwis Unite Under Pakistan-led CTF-150 to Strike a Blow Against Drug Traffickers A ROYAL Australian Navy warship operating under command of Pakistan […]

  • Iran, China to conduct navy drills

    Chinese fleet docks in Iran.  Commander: Iranian, Chinese Navies Readying to Conduct Joint Naval Drills TEHRAN – The Chinese forces sailing on a fleet of warships that docked in Iran’s […]

  • Nigerian Piracy: A Small Step

    Moves to combat piracy in West Africa move slowly.  Nigerian Piracy: A Small Step Op-Ed by John Guy A small step where a giant leap is needed. The Economic Community […]

  • India, China maritime dialogue

    Discussions to centre on maritime security issues and piracy cooperation. India to hold maritime dialogue with China this year New Delhi: India and China Thursday agreed to hold a maritime dialogue this year to […]

  • Protecting the vast waters of Indonesia

    As yesterday’s hijacking demonstrates, sea lane security is crucial. Protecting the vast waters  of Indonesia Kresno Buntoro, Lecturer at Indonesia Defense University, Jakarta The new government has to design a […]

  • A Free Pass for Drug Traffickers at Sea

    Antipiracy patrols dump tons of heroin and other drugs overboard—but have to let the bad guys go. A Free Pass for Drug Traffickers at Sea By YURY FEDOTOV The Combined Maritime […]

  • Sri Lanka, China sign marsec deal

    Deal to enhance security and cooperation.  Sri Lanka, China clinches defence cooperation and maritime security deal Sri Lanka and China on Tuesday clinched defence and maritime security cooperation deal with Colombo […]