U.S. Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a simulated pirate vessel during small boat investigation training with NATO Maritime Interdiction ...
Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) simulate rescues during a search-and-rescue exercise. The U.S. and Philippine navies conducted a coordinated counter-piracy patrol to ...
The vast, open oceans have long served as conduits for commerce, adventure, and exploration. However, along with the grandeur of maritime activities comes inherent risks, one of which is the specter ...
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that maritime security is deteriorating, with piracy and armed robbery at sea surging by nearly 50 per cent in early 2025, threatening ...
The resurgence attacks linked to geopolitical tensions underscore a fundamental reality: Maritime security risks are not only logistical or financial concerns; they are human ones.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, speaking during a press conference on Friday, delivered a sharply worded warning to Tehran, ...
13 March 2017… A group of Somali pirates hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Somalia with eight sailors on board. Less than four days later the crew was safely back on land, thanks to the EU's ...
Nigeria and South Africa navies strengthen cooperation on maritime security, targeting piracy, illegal fishing, and ...
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has called on African navies and coast guards to fortify maritime security across the continent’s waters. Ogalla’s appeal aims to tackle ...
The ongoing Red Sea crisis, marked by Houthi attacks on commercial and naval vessels, has severely disrupted global trade and caused significant economic losses. Traditional military responses may not ...
On a broader strategic level, AI is altering the balance of power in maritime security. Nations with advanced AI capabilities have a distinct advantage, as they can integrate sophisticated ...