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7 August

Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard of Firing Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines condemned China's Coast Guard for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as "illegal" and "dangerous."

5 August

The US Navy and other maritime forces often escort ships through hostile areas in the Gulf region

Staff Writer With AFP

US Aims to Deploy Troops on Tankers to Deter Seizures by Iran

The US is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf to deter Iran from seizing ships.

4 August

A Ukrainian serviceman standing guard as he boat patrols a water area of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Mariupol

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Attack Hits Russian Warship at Black Sea Base

Ukraine carried out a seaborne drone strike on a Russian navy ship at a Black Sea base as Moscow said it had repelled a similar attack over annexed Crimea.

4 August

Joe Saballa

Iran Claims Development of New Vessels With 600-Km Missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy has unveiled new surface vessels with missiles that can reportedly hit targets up to 600 kilometers away.

3 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan to Stage Missile Drills to Test Less-Fortified Eastern Defense

Taiwan will stage a series of missile drills in waters off its eastern coastline to assess its combat readiness against China.

3 August

Joe Saballa

French, Chinese Missiles Sink Indonesian Frigate in Sea Trial

The Indonesian military demonstrated the lethality of its French- and Chinese-made anti-ship missiles during its Joint Exercise 2023.

3 August

Rojoef Manuel

HII Lays Keel for US Navy’s 29th Virginia-Class Submarine

HII has laid the keel for the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class attack submarine, the USS Oklahoma (SSN 802), at Newport News in Virginia.

3 August

Joe Saballa

Israel’s Naval Electronic Warfare Countermeasure System Passes Trials

Israel’s Elbit Systems has announced the successful sea trials of its fourth-generation DESEAVER Mk-4 electronic warfare countermeasure system.

2 August

The Iranian Navy’s indigenous destroyer Dena

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Guards Launch Naval Drills Near Strategic Gulf Islands

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched naval drills near strategic Gulf islands controlled by Iran but claimed by the United Arab Emirates, state media said.

2 August