Maritime security
Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire
Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.
Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat
Suspected pirates hijack cargo ship off Somalia, vessel headed toward coastline with crew onboard
Turkey could consider joining Strait of Hormuz demining operation, Hakan Fidan says
IRGC seizes Singapore-bound oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, diverts it towards Iran
Earlier on Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received a report of an 'incident' 20 nautical miles east of UAE's Khor Fakkan.
Israel invests $650K in maritime surveillance AI
According to the statement, Ashdod Port Company, which oversees Israel's largest port, invested $650,000 in Petah Tikva-based Azimut.ai, a specialist in maritime surveillance.
Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt
The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.
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.
