Maritime Security

Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with authorities in Somalia and Yemen to secure the release of Egyptian sailors held aboard the hijacked MT Eureka off the Somali coast.

June 23, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The United States has delivered four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The handover aims to boost maritime domain awareness. The systems were turned over during a ceremony in Subic.

French and British defense ministers will co-chair a video conference meeting on Tuesday with other countries to discuss contributions to a mission securing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned of an immediate response to any military deployment.

May 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A South Korean investigation has confirmed that two unidentified flying objects struck the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz last Monday, causing an explosion and fire. The findings have prompted Seoul to review participation in a U.S.-led security initiative.

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to the US submarine sinking the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by explaining India's permission for IRIS Lavan to dock in Kochi. He stated the decision was based on humanitarian grounds and that India supports UNCLOS and international law. Jaishankar emphasized understanding the geopolitical realities of the Indian Ocean.

March 05, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that in this era of changing geopolitics, oceans have returned to the center of the world's power balance, and India bears the responsibility to provide leadership with confidence. Addressing an event in Kolkata, he referred to the escalating conflict in West Asia, which could adversely impact the global economy and energy security. Singh emphasized the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf region.