Maritime Powers

  • Cutlass kicks off

    Naval coherence suddenly vital following US administration’s comments on China, Iran. Exercise Cutlass Express 2017 begins Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe and the United States, […]

  • Duterte turns to China

    Duterte continues to play China off against the USA. Phillipines President Duterte asks China for help against piracy By Vincent Wee Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has come out to openly […]

  • Ship attack slammed

    Two crew died following attack. Arab coalition slams Houthi attack on warship Arab coalition spokesman Ahmed Asiri slammed a Houthi attack on a Saudi warship earlier this week and said […]

  • New MARAD threat system

    New, streamlined system in place. US Maritime Advisory System Established Posted by Eric Haun The new U.S. Maritime Advisory System establishes a single federal process to expeditiously provide maritime threat […]

  • China steps up readiness

    Donald Trump’s election as US president has increased the risk of hostilities breaking out, according to Chinese state media and analysts China ‘steps up preparedness for possible military conflict with […]

  • Fighting at Red Sea port

    Houthis fight back in Mokha. Yemen rebels mount resistance in key port city Yemeni rebels are putting up fierce resistance in a key Red Sea port city where they are […]

  • Return to Sea Control

    New thinking for the Navy? The U.S. Navy’s Surface Force Strategy Return to Sea Control By Vice Adm. Tom Rowden (Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet) We are entering […]

  • Russian Navy in the Channel

    Russians fleet heads home. UK warship escorts Russian carrier in English Channel A British warship and three RAF Typhoons will keep “a close eye” on a Russian aircraft carrier and […]

  • New Corvettes for Germany

    The German navy is to receive five additional K130 corvettes. German navy set for additional corvettes By Richard Tomkins The German navy is to procure additional K130-class corvettes, which it […]

  • Philippines, Malaysia ties

    The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration. Philippines, Malaysia Eye Deeper Maritime Security Cooperation By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, […]