Tag: Islamic State

  • Irish Navy for EUNAVFORMed?

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    Naval service ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea could soon be adopting a more robust role in the fight against Islamic terrorists and people-smugglers. Irish navy may join EU counter-terrorism […]

  • Singapore offers Sulu help

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    Much discussed patrols will hopefully keep Abu Sayyaf activity down. Singapore ready to help in Sulu Sea patrols, says defence minister Singapore: Singapore is ready to take part in joint […]

  • Russian Navy fires on Daesh

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    Maritime assets used against Daesh. Russia fires cruise missiles at IS targets in Syria A Russian warship and submarine in the Mediterranean have fired four cruise missiles at so-called Islamic […]

  • Daesh threat to Russian Navy

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    Credible threat sees Turkish response. Russian ships guarded during Bosphorus crossing amid ISIS threat Turkish intelligence has received information about possible attacks by militants of the Islamic State on Russian […]

  • Joint patrols at last?

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    Could they finally, actually happen? Malaysia Set to Launch Joint Sea Patrols with Indonesia, Philippines Colin Forsythe and Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata Nearly a year after Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines […]

  • ASG curfew extended

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    Measure imposed to reduce Abu Sayyaf vessel attacks. Curfew in Esszone extended till April 20 – Sabah Police Commissioner The curfew in waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah […]

  • Focus on the Sulu Sea

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    Focus on security in Sulu Sea. Is this the most dangerous backwater in the world? Across the world there has been a decline in piracy and sea robbery, but one […]

  • Hostage rescued from ASG

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    Army says militants were pressured to free kidnapped engineer after non-stop four-day military operation. Philippines: Tugboat engineer rescued from Abu Sayyaf By Roy Ramos The chief engineer of a tugboat […]

  • ASG hostages freed

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    Men were rescued on Jolo island in the southern Philippines on Sunday. Philippines Rescues Three Malaysians Held Hostage by Abu Sayyaf MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians […]

  • ASG kidnaps crew

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    Philippine militants take two captive, hours after troops rescue two MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine militants took two crew captive from a cargo ship on Thursday, only hours after soldiers rescued […]

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