U.S., Allied Navies Begin Maneuvers for Talisman Sabre
Exercise focused on defending the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea, air, space and cyberspace guaranteed to all nations under international law. Keep Reading
Freedom of Navigation in Baltic Sea at Risk Amid ‘Real and Growing’ Russia Threat
"Secure sea lines of communications are essential, not only for the countries in the region, but also for other nations," U.S. lawmakers hear in Poland. Keep Reading
Container Shippers Getting Hit with War Risk Surcharges
CMA CGM announced Monday it will implement a $36-per-TEU war risk surcharge, citing “recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Keep Reading
The Future of Autonomous Ships Rests in Their Ability to Tackle Cyberattacks
Several data streams are being updated in real-time and a well-networked system will make operations more streamlined and efficient. Keep Reading
U.S. Warship Shadowing High-End Russian Frigate Near Cuba
A day earlier, Russia’s first-in-class frigate Admiral Gorshkov arrived in Havana. Admiral Gorshkov was joined by support vessel Elbrus and salvage tug Nikolay Chiker. Keep Reading
U.S., UK Conduct Mine Countermeasures Training in the Arabian Gulf
This recurring series of maritime assurance exercises brings U.S. and UK mine countermeasures forces together for the third time this year. Keep Reading
Piracy, Smuggling and Trafficking to Come Under the Spotlight at IMDEC 2019
The Ghana Navy will host over fifteen Chiefs of Navies from across Africa along with 250 international senior officials from Navies, Coast Guards and more. Keep Reading
The Case for Maritime Security in an Era of Great Power Competition
Alongside the renewed focus on traditional adversaries, operations in green and brown waters driven by unconventional threats will likely play an enduring role in U.S. foreign policy. Keep Reading
Russians ‘Welcome Climate Change’ for Arctic Dominance Plans, Intel Committee Warned
ODNI: "Changing conditions in the Arctic will have significant security, economic, and social implications" for world. Keep Reading
Two Tankers Attacked in Gulf of Oman in Latest Strikes on Maritime Shipping
Marshall Islands-flagged "Front Altair" oil tanker experienced multiple explosions; fire broke out on board the ship and the 23-member crew was evacuated. Keep Reading
