Iranian frigate sunk in Bandar Abbas port
TEHRAN (Agencies): An image has emerged on social media purporting to show the Iranian Navy’s light frigate IRIS Sahand (F-74) completely sunk in the port of Bandar Abbas. The cause…
Morocco allows Israeli warship to dock after Spain refused
RABAT (Agencies): The Moroccan authorities allowed an Israeli warship to dock in the port of Tangier to allow its crew to replenish fuel and food supplies en route from the…
Ukraine’s robot boats are rewriting the rules of naval warfare
Ukraine’s use of aerial drones and robot boats are hampering Russian naval operations in the Black Sea and rewriting the playbook for war planners concerned with maritime chokepoints. The turn…
PLA Navy’s submarine force makes historic breakthroughs
BEIJING (Agencies): The submarine force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has made historic breakthroughs in torpedo and missile capabilities. The force is focusing on the development of…
Philippines Establishes New BrahMos Missile Base Amid South China Sea Tensions
Manila (Agencies): In Zambales, on the coast of Western Luzon, the Philippines is constructing its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base at the Philippine Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, facing the South…
Japan and Philippines Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation Amid Chinese Aggression
Tokyo (Agencies): In response to China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea, the Philippines and Japan have finalized their largest maritime security project. Tokyo will fund the construction of…
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Successfully Completes Maiden Sea Trials
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has successfully completed its maiden eight-day voyage, marking a significant step towards its commissioning. The Fujian, equipped with a world-class electromagnetic catapult,…
Russian and Chinese Naval Commanders Sign Rescue-at-Sea Cooperation Pact
MOSCOW (Agencies): Top naval commanders from Russia and China have signed a pact that will enhance cooperation during search-and-rescue missions at sea. The pact was signed in the Chinese port…
Iran seizes Israeli-linked container ship
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian commandos have stormed an Israeli-operated container ship in the Persian Gulf and taken control of the vessel. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemned the “pirate operation” and…
India Prepares Its Largest Naval Base Adjacent to Pakistan
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is gearing up to establish its largest naval base, INS Kadamba, located in Karwar on the Western seacoast. This base is the only port solely operated…