Maritime
Global naval and maritime defence and security analysis, doctrinal and policy news, procurement udpates, and essays on strategic threats and challenges in the maritime domain.
Fending off pirates: Depending on West African states to help won't count for much
August 27 by John A. C. CartnerThe western African states have said clearly they do not have the naval, coast guard or customs resources to deal with the piracy evident in the Gulf of Guinea. Further, they do not say, but it is c...
The"flexible" missile keeping our waters safe for 50 years
August 02 by Defence IQ DigitalFlexibility has been the "key success factor" for Evolved SEASPARROW Missile (ESSM), according to the Deputy Program Manager. In a conversation Defence IQ had this week with Captain Paul Rouffaer...
Nigerian Navy chief discusses "myriad of maritime threats" in Gulf of Guinea
August 01 by Andrew ElwellRear Admiral Emmanuel Ogbeche Ogbor is the Nigerian Navy’s Chief of Policy and Plans (CCPLANS) superintends and coordinates Nigerian Navy (NN) programmes, plans and policies including transfor...
Why disputes in the South China Sea are like a game of chess
July 31 by Andrew ElwellIs the geopolitical strategising and manoeuvring between nations in the East and South China Seas akin to a game of chess between two Grandmasters? It is – and not just because of the obvious...
The iPhone app that’s revolutionising SAR operations
July 30 by Andrew ElwellWant the Coast Guard to be able to track your vessel while out at sea and automatically respond to abnormalities in your Sail Plan? There’s an app for that. DeCare Systems Ireland, an ent...
Poland's Navy modernisation programme targets 3 maritime patrol aircraft
July 29 by Defence IQ PressAmid rumours of budget cuts, the Polish Navy is pressing forward with its plans to acquire three maritime patrol aircraft as part of its $3.1 billion Navy modernisation programme. The MoND is report...
Why you should pay attention to illicit flow off the West African coast
July 25 by Alexander StephensonThe maritime security situation in North and North West Africa is a multi-faceted international security concern that is focused on countering illicit flow, terrorism, piracy and migration. By defin...
China bolsters maritime surveillance with new, unified (and armed) Coast Guard
July 24 by Andrew ElwellChina has unified its coast guard into one organisation as it seeks to bolster its maritime surveillance capabilities following a number of recent territorial disputes with its neighbours. As a r...
Global unmanned aerial vehicles market is set to reach $8.35 billion by 2018
July 18 by Defence IQ PressThe Royal Navy just spent $45 million on the ScanEagle UAV, which is part of a market set to be worth $8.35 billion by 2018, according to a recent market intelligence report. One thing is clear: the...
A timeline of 100 years of Italian naval aviation
July 16 by Defence IQ DigitalThis years marks the 100th anniversary of the Italian Navy. With the Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance conference being supported by the Italian Navy, Defence IQ has put together a timeline o...
Demand for Maritime UAVs to remain sky high into 2018
July 15 by Richard de SilvaA new market research report released by Reportlinker indicates that the global unmanned aerial vehicles market is set to reach $8.35 billion by 2018. The "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market (20...
10 years of the US Coast Guard's HC-130J
July 15 by Defence IQ Digital10 years of the US Coast Guard's HC-130J Defence IQ continues its coverage of US maritime patrol developments with this audio programme featuring insight from Lt. Cdr. Ian Bastek. As the US Coast...