China Launches Maritime Law-Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan Region
China’s Ministry of Transport has launched a maritime law-enforcement operation east of the Taiwan region to safeguard sovereignty and interests.
Maritime Security
PLA Monitors Dutch Frigate Transit Through Taiwan Strait
The PLA Eastern Theater Command monitors Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter during its transit through the Taiwan Strait and illegal activity in the South China Sea.
US Military Strike on Eastern Pacific Vessel Results in Two Fatalities
The US military reported two fatalities following a strike on a narco-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific.
US Military Disables Iran-Linked Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command disabled the Iran-linked tanker M/T LEXIE near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday after the crew ignored multiple warnings.
US Military Disables Iran-Linked Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
The US military disabled the Botswana-flagged M/T LEXIE near the Strait of Hormuz using a Hellfire missile after the Iran-linked tanker ignored warnings.
Iran Targets US and Israeli-Linked Vessel as Regional Tensions Escalate
The IRGC Navy reports targeting the MSC Sariska V with a cruise missile in retaliation for US strikes, amid a tightening blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Targets US-Israeli Linked Vessel as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Peak
The IRGC navy has targeted the US and Israeli-linked vessel MSC Sariska V with a cruise missile, amid an escalating naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navigating the Crossroads: The Future of Asia-Pacific Security
Experts analyze the Asia-Pacific security landscape, discussing the Shangri-La Dialogue, maritime stability, and China’s vision for common security.
Navigating the Crossroads: Experts Analyze Asia-Pacific Security Landscape
Experts analyze the evolving security landscape of the Asia-Pacific following the Shangri-La Dialogue, debating maritime security, alliance coordination, and regional stability.
Iran Releases Footage of IRGC Navy Patrols in Strait of Hormuz
Iran releases footage of IRGC Navy patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its management over the critical waterway and warning that its patience has limits.
Iran Releases Footage of IRGC Navy Patrolling the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state TV has released footage of IRGC Navy patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, with officials asserting management over the strategic waterway.
China Coast Guard Deploys Patrols East of Taiwan Region to Safeguard Sovereignty
The China Coast Guard conducted law-enforcement patrols east of the Taiwan region on June 1 in response to maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines.
China Coast Guard Conducts Law-Enforcement Patrols East of Taiwan Island
The China Coast Guard deployed the Daishan vessel formation east of Taiwan Island on June 1 to safeguard territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
China and US Militaries Convene in Hawaii to Enhance Air and Maritime Safety
Chinese and US military representatives met in Hawaii from May 28-29 to discuss air and maritime safety and evaluate security rules of behavior.
Monitoring the Lifeline: The Strategic Role of the Strait of Hormuz Ship Tracker
Discover the strategic importance of real-time ship tracking in the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global energy and economic stability in 2026.
China Coast Guard Conducts Patrols East of Taiwan Island
The China Coast Guard conducted patrols east of Taiwan island following maritime delimitation talks announced by Japan and the Philippines.
US and Iran Tensions Escalate as Naval Blockade Continues in Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command reports disabling a Gambia-flagged vessel as part of an ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz: US Disables Vessel Amid Naval Blockade
US Central Command reports disabling a Gambia-flagged vessel and redirecting over 100 others amid an ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
China Coast Guard Intensifies Law Enforcement Patrols Around Huangyan Dao
The China Coast Guard has increased patrols around Huangyan Dao since May to regulate illegal activities and safeguard maritime sovereignty.
Strait of Hormuz Standoff: US-Iran Tensions Persist Amid Oman’s Diplomatic Balancing Act
US forces and Iran continue to spar over control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman navigates a complex diplomatic path to maintain regional stability.