Terrorism

  • Russian Navy fires on Daesh

    Maritime assets used against Daesh. Russia fires cruise missiles at IS targets in Syria A Russian warship and submarine in the Mediterranean have fired four cruise missiles at so-called Islamic […]

  • ASEAN concern over Abu Sayyaf

    Philippines Terror Attack Threatens ASEAN Maritime Security By Noel Tarrazona The unprecedented attack of the ISIS-backed militant group Maute Group in Marawi City in Mindanao, the Philippines, could mark the […]

  • Niger Delta militants return

    Niger Delta militants return. After months of ceasefire, suspected militants blow up oil pipeline in Niger Delta Author: Wale Akinola Suspected oil rebels attacked a gas pipeline in Nigeria’s restive […]

  • Philippine troops kill 149 ASG militants

    Lack of recent kidnaps suggest ASG kept in check. Philippine troops kill 149 Abu Sayyaf militants Nearly 150 ISIL-linked terrorists have been killed in the all-out offensives launched by government […]

  • NIMASA debunks piracy reports

    Announcement comes the day after six Filipino crew are kidnapped off Nigeria. MARITIME SECURITY: Fast Intervention Vessels, Helicopters will Help – NIMASA …Dakuku Debunks Reports on Piracy The Director General […]

  • Daesh threat to Russian Navy

    Credible threat sees Turkish response. Russian ships guarded during Bosphorus crossing amid ISIS threat Turkish intelligence has received information about possible attacks by militants of the Islamic State on Russian […]

  • ASG K&R gang member arrested

    Lack of recent attacks on shipping suggests military action working. Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Tawi-Tawi By Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Government troops captured an Abu Sayyaf member […]

  • RSN celebrates birthday

    Strong partnerships critical as security challenges grow more transnational, he says Naval cooperation key to maritime security: President Chong Zi Liang The gathering of navies from around the world to […]

  • UN warns on Hodeidah attack

    Pressure continues to be placed on Saudi coalition. Attack on Yemeni port would displace at least 400,000 – U.N. An attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah port would displace more than 400,000 […]

  • Somalia gets support

    Somalia desperate for arms embargo lift. Somalia signs security pact with backers at London talks Somalia has signed a security pact with the international community aimed at building a national […]