Tag: Indian Ocean
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Iran’s regional ambitions
Iran gets cosy with Pakistan. Strong navy crucial to regional security Commander of Iran’s Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said Iran enjoys six geopolitical marine crossings in the region. […]
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S. Korean sailor found dead
Investigation into death begins. S. Korean sailor with anti-piracy unit found dead in Oman A sailor from the South Korean naval unit dispatched to the Gulf of Aden on an […]
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India offers info sharing centre
Multiple agencies and NGOs currently operate in region. India offers to host information centre for maritime security JAKARTA: India today offered to host an Information Fusion Centre as part of […]
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Ship attacks see aid drop
Threats to shipping hit aid supplies. Analysis – Escalation in ship attacks pushes Yemen towards starvation By Jonathan Saul and Katie Paul Cruise missiles, floating mines and a remote-controlled boat […]
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Another close USN/Iran moment
Incident occurred during Iranian naval exercises. U.S. Navy, Iran ships have close encounter in Middle East A U.S. Navy surveillance ship had a close encounter with an Iranian navy frigate […]
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Major first for Indian Navy
For the first time, the Indian Navy launched an anti-ship missile from a new indigenously built submarine. Indian Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Attack Sub in Arabian Sea By Franz-Stefan […]
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Djibouti base almost ready
This large facility is located near a crucial maritime choke point and America’s only full military base in Africa. Chinese Naval Base in Djibouti Nears Completion BY ANTHONY CHIBARIRWE The […]
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New UAE bases for Red Sea
UAE and Saudi Arabia are working in the waters between Africa and Asia to counter any possible Iranian threat from north Yemen. Expanding naval presence in the Red Sea By […]
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IRGC Navy takes control
Concerns that IRGC Navy may become more aggressive. Iran navy heightens security in Gulf territorial waters Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has officially taken over the responsibility of preserving […]