World Naval Developments – Jan 2016
By Norman Friedman*
In January, a Chinese carrier battle group built around the carrier Liaoning steamed around Taiwan, conducting live-fire exercises and launching and recovering...
Duterte wants China sea patrols to stop kidnappings
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday (Jan 31) he has asked China to send sea patrols to help stop militants from abducting sailors and...
Indian Navy launches seeks 57 carrier-borne fighter jets
Having rejected indigenously built 'Tejas' as too heavy, the Indian Navy has launched a Request for Information to procure 57 multi-role combat aircraft for...
The cyber vulnerability of modern navies

Turkey builds first frigate
Work began Thursday on Turkey's first national frigate as part of the national vessel project. Speaking at a ceremony at the Istanbul Shipyard, Defense...
First ATM on warship
Indian Navy's only operational aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya will soon to have an (Automatic Teller Machine) ATM on-board.
Country's largest Public Sector Bank State...
Singapore, Philippines and US militaries in disaster relief exercise
WHAT happens when an active volcano erupts in the Philippines followed by a Category 5 typhoon striking the same area just five days later?...
International law under siege in South China Sea
By Douglas Gates*
CHINA'S seizure of a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) in the South China Sea last month garnered widespread attention. The drone...