Maritime security

Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships

It has been reported that the Israeli navy has operated autonomous sea vehicles in recent years, though it is unclear when swarms at sea will be ready to roll out.

The INS Drakon at the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany, in August 2023.
Israeli soldiers clean tar off the Palmachim beach following an offshore oil spill which drenched most of the Israeli coastline, February 22, 2021

'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.

South Korea reviews military options to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Ashdod Port Company presents its Maritime Technology HUB at the All About Ports conference, 2026

Ashdod Port presents maritime technology HUB at International Ports Conference in Hamburg


Red Sea ship hit by drone off coast of Yemen's Aden

The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

Houthi drone boat detonates in Red Sea, one day after US warning

The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have launched wave after wave of exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since November 19.

 The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

Houthi terrorists meet Iranian officials, coordinate Middle East policy

The fact Houthi media has highlighted the current meetings with the Iranians shows this is not clandestine, but rather an open call.

Newly-recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023

US intercepts over a dozen Houthi drones, missiles; IDF intercepts drone toward Eilat

India's navy deployed three destroyers to maintain a deterrent presence in various locations after an attack near India's waters.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015

Houthis claim responsibility for launching attack on two ships with drones

Vessels in the area were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

 A ship is pictured at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen August 5, 2018.

Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis

The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.

 Foreign workers work as trucks queue inside Dubai's port in the United Arab Emirates February 14, 2006.

Iran protests US naval coalition in Red Sea amidst ongoing Houthi attacks

Iran warned that any attempt by the US to establish an international naval coalition "will be faced with extraordinary problems."

 A Houthi fighter stands on the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

Houthis fire at, attempt to divert several vessels off coast of Yemen

A cargo ship was hit by an unknown object, sparking a fire, off the coast of Yemen.

 Missiles and drone aircraft are seen on display at an exhibition at an unidentified location in Yemen in this undated handout photo released by the Houthi Media Office on September 17, 2019

Houthis order Red Sea ship to change course as blasts heard

Ambrey said the ship had reported a group claiming to be the "Yemeni Navy" had demanded the change in course.

 People walk down a ladder after they toured the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen December 5, 2023

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis go all-out supporting Hamas and war

The Houthi statements and widespread coverage of this issue in their media show they are using Gaza as a new rallying cry; they want to potentially distract from problems at home, and show strength.

 Supporters of Yemen's Houthis hold a poster of the top Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badruddin al-Houthi during a rally in Sanaa in September 2021.