Asia Pacific

  • US Navy Reaches Out for Help

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    Budget cuts force rethink. US Navy Reaches Out for Help from Allies as Budget Crunch Looms by Kris Osborn Lawmakers and Navy leaders said U.S. allies around the globe will […]

  • NZ receives three new helos

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    Replacements boost capabilities.  New Zealand Defense Force Receives Three Seasprite Helos The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced today that it has accepted delivery of three Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopters from […]

  • Maritime Cyber Security Seminar Underway

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    Ensuring cyber security. Maritime Cyber Security Seminar Underway By Glynn Cosker The Learning Seminar and Symposium on Maritime Cyber Security, co-sponsored by Rutgers University and American Military University (AMU) is underway […]

  • Australian Police seize 100kg of methamphetamine

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    Drugs hidden inside shipping container. Australian Police seize 100kg of methamphetamine This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. The […]

  • ASEAN: info sharing to prevent crimes

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    Better links to cut down response times. ASEAN Countries Should Look Into Information Sharing To Prevent Maritime Terrorism KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN countries should seriously look into having more information sharing […]

  • New Rule Will See Expanded Use of AIS

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    US Coast Guard to enforce new AIS rules. New Rule Will See Expanded Use of AIS for Safety & Security By Andrew Loretta The rules around Automatic Identification System (AIS) […]

  • China Building More Aircraft Carriers

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    The latest leak regarding China’s aircraft carriers — though quickly deleted — only reveals an open secret. Of Course China Is Building More Aircraft Carriers By Shannon Tiezzi A local government […]

  • Pirate fishers spotted

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    Pirate fishers let go by the New Zealand navy have been found again. Pirate fishers spotted off Australian Antarctic base Andrew Darby Pirate fishers let go by the New Zealand […]

  • China expands construction work

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    Ownership disputed by Vietnam, China and Philippines.  China expands construction work in disputed Spratly waters By NAOJI SHIBATA Beijing appears to have made steady advances in the construction of port […]

  • U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan

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    Asia-Pacific region a strategic priority. U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan BY Wendy Laursen The U.S. Navy announced last week that the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville will join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense […]

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