Maritime security

Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options

The moves, reported since late Friday, came as US officials and regional militaries coordinated on contingency planning for possible Iranian retaliation.

 An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Pacific Ocean August 10, 2024
Ashdod Port

Ashdod Port boosts investment in Israeli cyber‑resilience start-up Salvador Technologies

An autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel is seen during trials in Singapore

Taiwan launches massive unmanned sea drone program

DSIT's sonar systems for naval platforms

Israeli firm that detects divers and submarines considers listing on Tel Aviv exchange


Israel-Lebanon tensions shows limitation of gas deal - analysis

The Lebanon rockets seem to show the limitation of the deal signed last year in which peace, security and stability were supposed to be some of the benefits.

 A fire truck extinguishes an area in Israel's North struck by a rocket from Lebanon, on April 6, 2023.

Russian ship carrying military supplies seen crossing Black Sea - report

The ship made its voyage despite the Bosporus Strait closure to warships and US sanctions on the ship and its company owner.

 Russian Ro-Ro cargo ship Sparta II sails in the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey August 14, 2022.

Sea power in focus again in Middle East amid joint drills, defense exhibitions

From the Eastern Mediterranean to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman, there is an increased focus on naval issues such as securing seaways and defending against threats.

 An Israeli Navy missile ship patrols the waters near the Karish gas rig.

WATCH: Israeli Navy vessels gain ability to intercept cruise missiles in landmark test

The successful operation of the LRAD, launched with a Barak Magen air defense system from a Sa'ar 6-class corvette, represents a major milestone in defense technology.

 A Sa'ar 6-class corvette fires an LRAD interceptor in a landmark test.

Russia Navy concerned vital supply ships vulnerable to Ukraine attack -UK

After an attack on the Russian Novorssiysk port, allegedly by Ukrainian naval drones, the Black Sea Fleet is concerned about the ships from Sevastapol.

 Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

Israeli-owned tanker hit by Iran drone series Russia uses in Ukraine - US

The Pacific Zircon was hit by an Iranian Shahed series suicide drone, which is also used against Ukraine by Russia.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Iran thinks Hezbollah will guarantee Lebanon maritime accord -analysis

Iran thinks that it can deter Israel from any changes off the coast by relying on Hezbollah’s threats as well as the US concerns.

 Energean rig at Karish Field

In Kherson's wake? Russia drastically cuts cruise missile boat operations in Black Sea

The dwindling of Russian missile boats in the Black Sea comes as Russia suffers low Kalibr stocks and the retreat of Russian ground forces from the Ukrainian port city of Kherson. 

A Russian warship fires [File]

How Hezbollah can use maritime deal as excuse for war - analysis

Hezbollah can claim the need to start a war over the maritime border deal with Israel, and Lebanon will never be held responsible for it.

 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS hold flags marking Resistance and Liberation Day, in Kfar Kila near the Lebanese border with Israel in May.

Israel wrong for submitting to bad Lebanon maritime deal - opinion

Moderate Arab states are watching Israel’s behavior. The impression that Israel feared a confrontation with Hezbollah does not bode well for the Abraham Accords.

 ENERGY MINISTRY Director-General Lior Schillat leads a news conference at the Israel-Lebanon border, following the signing of a maritime border deal between the two countries, on Thursday.