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.
GCC naval leaders call for new vessels and partnerships
August 10 by Richard de SilvaVersatile offshore patrol vessels could answer the increasing diversity of threats in the GCC region – but not without multinational cooperation.
Hellenic Coast Guard eyes major maritime procurement
August 08 by George TsiboukisThe Hellenic Coast Guard has three major procurement programmes underway, which could see Greece spending around $495m in total.
The US Navy’s prototype railgun is awe-inspiring
July 25 by Richard de SilvaNew footage has been released of the US Navy's prototype railgun, which launches projectiles at distances of over 100 nautical miles and at speeds exceeding Mach 6.
Malaysian Navy chief confirms fleet plans
July 24 by Georg MaderThe head of the Malaysian Navy discusses how his service intends to buy new ships while being dramatically downsized.
More money, more data: US maritime ISR report
July 17 by IDGA Editorial StaffData analytics technology to receive biggest investment
Assessing the ROI of offshore patrol vessels
July 10 by Defence IQ PressThe offshore patrol vessel (OPV) has become an increasingly popular addition to naval fleets around the world but is their widespread investment warranted? This Defence IQ survey explores the statisti...
Asia-Pacific navies thirst for hydrographic data
June 30 by Richard de SilvaSoutheast Asian navies desperately require blue water data but funding survey vessels is proving a difficult challenge in the current economic climate.
MiLDEN: Turkey’s quest to build a national submarine
June 26 by George TsiboukisTwo of the most important shipbuilding programmes of the Turkish Navy are the local construction of six TKMS Reis-class submarines (Type-214TN) and the indigenous development of a new class of submari...
Hellenic Navy may buy Kongsberg defence systems
June 01 by George TsiboukisThe Hellenic Navy is considering the purchase of two Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) coastal defence batteries before 2020.
Incompatible systems 'key shortfall' for maritime analysts
May 18 by Defence IQ PressThe maritime domain is concerned about a lack of effective data-sharing systems, according to Defence IQ survey results. Ahead of the annual Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance conference, the stud...
Maritime Patrol Aircraft & UAVs Report
May 15 by Defence IQ PressThe 2017 Maritime Patrol Aircraft Report provides a short market snapshot of the latest global acquisitions, requirements and holdings of maritime patrol aircraft and UAVs.
Maritime piracy and kidnapping on rise again
May 02 by Richard de SilvaThe economic cost of maritime piracy and the frequency of kidnap-for-ransom incidents is climbing for the first time in years due to a resurgence of criminal activity off the West African coast, says...