Maritime Security

Tensions are rising in the South China Sea. A large swath of maritime area, commonly known as the nine-dashed line, has been informally claimed...

A laser weapon system has been showcasing some unusual capabilities. The US Navy test-fired the world’s first active laser weapon system (LaWS), capable of...

IoT connected devices such as sensors have a wide range of applications in the military and security realms. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects...

Unmanned minehunting technologies are gaining momentum, and the transition to the widespread use of autonomous systems in mine countermeasures is becoming a reality in...

The SEALs US Navy elite force is tasked with carrying out covert, dangerous and challenging missions across the globe. The Special Operations Command (SOCOM)...

The Rafael "Protector" unmanned patrol boat will be fitted to work with unmanned air systems (UAS), according to sources in the Paris Air Show. The...

A new radar tracking and fusion software was supplied to an unmanned boats manufacturer to enhance situational awareness on the boats. Cambridge Pixel, a developer...

Indonesia has been developing its own unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) in an attempt to enhance its maritime security, but experts say it faces major challenges...

Israel's Ministry of Defence's (Mod) procurement administration will purchase combat systems from the Israeli security sector at an estimate of 1.5 Billion NIS (420...

Iran is significantly expanding its naval capabilities as the U.S. Navy removes one of its two aircraft carriers from the Persian Gulf due to...

In the near future, drones will be used to test and evaluate ships’ new laser weapons. Researchers from the US Naval Surface Warfare Center,...

What are the latest developments in the global defense industries and where are the Israeli companies ranked? Defensenews.com listed the top 100 defense companies...

Maritime simulation has undergone a transformation over the last three years, largely as a result of computer processing speeds and the ability to create...

Offshore wind energy is becoming more and more popular, and experts are worried the noise it causes may interfere with communication between marine mammals....

A rising threat: Piracy along West-African shores * Ships have been warned against gangs of Nigerian pirates * The main targets: Oil and gas...

  A joint effort is made to use satellite-based solutions for turning a port into a smart one. The UK Situational Awareness Information National Technology...

Turkey's anti-ship cruise missile, ATMACA has been cleared for forces entry after it struck a sea-based target 200 kms away in its latest long-distance...

Finland is acquiring enhanced maritime surveillance and information-sharing capabilities.  The Finnish Border Guard is once again operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for implementing coast guard functions...

A major achievement to the European Patrol Corvette program has been registered as Spain has become interested in joining the program. The planning for...

China will likely donate four fast boats to Manila to be operated in the high risk waters of the Sulu Sea, the Southern Philippines...

One of the most important aspects of national security is the protection of national critical infrastructures. The incapacity or destruction of such vital physical...

Shipborne UAVs are already available, but they are either lightweight, and therefore not powerful enough to carry the necessary instruments, or they are relatively...