Maritime security
UK accuses Russian spy ship of directing lasers at British pilots, threatens military response
British defense minister John Healey said directing lasers at RAF pilots was "deeply dangerous" and Britain was poised to react depending on the Yantar's next move.
IRGC seizes Singapore-bound oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, diverts it towards Iran
Israel invests $650K in maritime surveillance AI
Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt
Stop Iran's oil shipments: The US must enforce snapback at sea - opinion
Every time Washington issues sanctions without follow-through, Tehran learns that defiance pays.
US Navy tests autonomous Israeli tech with Stiletto program
Sealartec specializes in Autonomous Launch and Recovery Systems (ALRS) designed for both manned and unmanned surface vessels
Helsing acquires Blue Ocean to expand maritime defense capabilities
Helsing’s broader defense AI platform, already deployed across air and land domains, will now extend to the underwater battlespace
What can we learn from Israel's peaceful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla? - analysis
In the end, the Israeli Navy appears to have carried out a well coordinated and peaceful interception of the vessels - and this was a complex task.
Israeli Navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, Greta Thunberg among detained activists
The Foreign Ministry said that all passengers were safe and in good health, adding that were making their way to Israel before their deportation to Europe.
Saudi Arabia-UK launch partnership funding against Houthi naval terrorism
Saudi and British envoys pledged millions to boost the coastguard of Yemen's anti-Houthi gov't, with support from 35 countries, to protect Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes from Houthi terrorism.
Gaza flotilla claims ship struck by drone, but Tunisian authorities assert an accidental fire
The flotilla stated in a post on Instagram that it believed that its main "Family boat" was struck by a drone.
Skana Robotics unveils next-gen autonomous maritime systems
The company’s first vessels- Bull Shark (USV) and Stingray (UUV) – introduce software-defined, mission-adaptive capabilities across surface and sub-surface domains
UK-Norway warship deal boosts NATO Arctic defenses against Russia
BAE’s Type 26 frigates feature sophisticated weapons, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge communications, with a flexible design that enables future upgrades to counter emerging threats
UNGA provides an opportunity for action on Houthi terror, Iran's regional agenda - editorial
As world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in 2025, the international community must address the growing Houthi terror and Iran’s destabilizing influence across the Middle East.
Houthis say they launched missile at Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu
A vessel near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu was reportedly targeted by an unknown projectile. The crew is safe, and authorities are investigating.