Security Belt-2025: China Iran and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills
Beijing (Agencies): China, Iran, and Russia are set to hold a joint naval exercise, Security Belt-2025, near Iran’s Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman in early to mid-March, the…
Germany Probes Warship ‘Sabotage’
Hamburg, Germany (Agencies): Germany has launched an investigation into potential sabotage involving a newly commissioned warship after several dozen kilograms of metal shavings were discovered in its engine system, local…
US Navy Pauses Sexual-Assault Prevention and Response Training
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The US Navy has paused sexual assault prevention and response training until further notice as the military scrambles to ensure compliance with recent executive orders, according to…
Iran Reveals Unmanned Naval Versions of Qaher ‘Stealth Fighter’
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has unveiled unmanned naval versions of the Qaher (Conqueror/Omnipotent) F-313 ‘stealth fighter’ during an event marking the entry into service of its new Shahid Bahman Bagheri drone…
UK’s RFA Proteus Confronts Russian Spy Ship Yantar in the Atlantic
London (Agencies): The UK’s surveillance vessel, RFA Proteus, has engaged with the Russian Navy’s spy ship, Yantar, in the Atlantic Ocean as tensions rise over the security of European offshore…
Pakistan Navy Takes Command of Multinational Task Force 151 for 11th Time
Manama (Agencies): The Pakistan Navy has once again assumed command of the Multinational Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151), marking the 11th time it has led this critical maritime security initiative.…
PLA Navy Commissions First Type 054B Frigate with Breakthrough Technology
Beijing (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned its first Type 054B frigate, named Luohe, marking a significant milestone in naval technology and defense capabilities. The 5,000-ton-class…
Indonesia to Receive Patrol Vessel from Japan to Boost Maritime Cooperation
Jakarta (Agencies): Indonesia will receive at least one patrol vessel from Japan as part of efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on…
Houthis Claim Sixth Attack on US Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea
Sana’a (Agencies): The Yemeni Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis, announced on Wednesday that they have carried out a sixth attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry…
Ghana Commissions New Naval Base and Receives Vessel from Japan
Accra (Agencies): President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ezinlibo in the Western Region on December 23rd, 2024. This strategically located base is expected to enhance the navy’s…