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Iran issues warning as UK deploys its destroyer for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The UK has deployed the Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a potential multinational mission.
UK monitoring team says Hormuz traffic has fallen 90% during conflict
Shipping traffic in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has dropped by more than 90 per cent since the conflict in the Middle East began, said the Royal Navy team monitoring the Middle East waters.
US Navy’s aircraft carrier that tested new drone-killing laser weapon arrives in Middle East
The US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush has arrived in the Middle East, entering the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility with a newly tested drone-killing laser weapon onboard.
Iran opens fire in Strait of Hormuz: one vessel stopped, another damaged near Oman
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has received reports of two separate maritime security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz region involving commercial vessels.
Iranian gunboats fire on Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged vessels were reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, triggering heightened maritime security concerns in the region.
Israeli Navy tests Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile (VIDEO)
The Israeli Navy’s Missile Ship Flotilla, the Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D) in the Israel Ministry of Defense, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have completed an operational test launch to trial the firing capabilities of the Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile.
Pakistan Navy and JMSDF conduct PASSEX in North Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Yarmook, operating in support to CTF-150, conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Samidare in the Nort Arabian Sea.
Another UK’s Type 23 frigate heads to Middle East
Royal Navy warship, Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond is Gulf-bound to support the international effort protecting shipping.
US Navy’s IKE Carrier Strike Group arrives in Middle East
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Middle East as part of the increase in regional posture on November 4.
US Navy’s Devil Ray USV hits target during exercise in Middle East
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is advancing lethality and the combat capabilities of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during live weapons firing exercises in the international waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula.
US Navy and Lebanon wrap up nine-day maritime exercise
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and the Lebanese Armed Forces have completed a nine-day maritime exercise ashore and near the coast of Lebanon. The Resolutie Union 2023 with counterparts from Egypt, France, Iraq, Jordan and the United Kingdom was concluded on 18 July. This year’s iteration
PHOTO: Second-largest maritime exercise in the world completed in Middle East
The second-largest naval exercise in the world has ended across the Middle East.
Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 kicks off in Djibouti
Maritime forces from nations around the world, along with several international organizations, kicked off the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2023 (CE23) with an opening ceremony held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Djibouti on 5 March.
IMSC wraps up exercise with drones in Arabian Gulf
The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) has completed a three-day maritime exercise in the Arabian Gulf, integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.