Category: Security
-
Hegseth: US not expanding military objectives in Iran
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the United States was not expanding its military objectives in Iran, after President Donald Trump told Reuters the United States must be involved in choosing the next leader of Iran. The Pentagon earlier this week said the military campaign, known as Operation Epic Fury, is focused on…
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | February 17 – Landing craft sea trials, Croatian patrol boat order and more
The US Coast Guard has commissioned its newest fast response cutter while an Australian-designed landing vessel has entered sea trials. Construction continues on a US Navy supply ship as the Croatian Government has placed an order for a new patrol boat. Lastly, a French defence manufacturer has submitted a warship proposal for consideration by a…
-
FEATURE | US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
The US military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two US officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. The disclosure by the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the…
-
Russia: fuel situation in Cuba critical; US “suffocating” island
Russia: fuel situation in Cuba critical; US “suffocating” island Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, take over Allied Maritime Command
US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, take over Allied Maritime Command Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | February 3 – US aircraft carrier sea trials, Norwegian submarine orders and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | February 3 – US aircraft carrier sea trials, Norwegian submarine orders and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Rubio: Venezuela making progress; US not planning more use of force
Rubio: Venezuela making progress; US not planning more use of force Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Officials: US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela
Officials: US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Trump: US has taken oil from seized Venezuelan tankers
Trump: US has taken oil from seized Venezuelan tankers Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Is the Trump administration considering naval blockade to halt Cuban oil imports?
Is the Trump administration considering naval blockade to halt Cuban oil imports? Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | Is Mexico weighing stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid US retaliation concerns?
FEATURE | Is Mexico weighing stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid US retaliation concerns? Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Bid to hamstring Trump’s Venezuela war powers fails in US House
Bid to hamstring Trump’s Venezuela war powers fails in US House Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Denmark’s Arctic chief downplays US threat, stresses focus on Russia
Denmark’s Arctic chief downplays US threat, stresses focus on Russia Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
UK foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland/Norway visit
UK foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland/Norway visit Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
OPINION | Frenetic 2026 military posturing sets tone for dangerous new era
OPINION | Frenetic 2026 military posturing sets tone for dangerous new era Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen separatist leader boarded ship to Somaliland
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen separatist leader boarded ship to Somaliland Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
US Republicans confirm no “endless war” looms in Venezuela
US Republicans confirm no “endless war” looms in Venezuela Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump: Second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate
Trump: Second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | Venezuela’s corrupt interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his US capture
FEATURE | Venezuela’s corrupt interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his US capture Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | US holds Venezuelan narco-dictator on USS Iwo Jima after strikes
FEATURE | US holds Venezuelan narco-dictator on USS Iwo Jima after strikes Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Russia: US blockade of Venezuela is piracy
Russia: US blockade of Venezuela is piracy Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
US orders military to focus on quarantine of Venezuela oil
US orders military to focus on quarantine of Venezuela oil Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 24 – New US warship classes, Korea-Peru submarine cooperation and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 24 – New US warship classes, Korea-Peru submarine cooperation and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | Trump: US needs Greenland for security, taps envoy to “lead the charge”
FEATURE | Trump: US needs Greenland for security, taps envoy to “lead the charge” Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump says it would be smart for Maduro to leave power
Trump says it would be smart for Maduro to leave power Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive
Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan to lead Southern Command, Pentagon says
Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan to lead Southern Command, Pentagon says Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Venezuela’s ineffectual “allies” back desperate Maduro as tensions with US rise
Venezuela’s ineffectual “allies” back desperate Maduro as tensions with US rise Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit
US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker. Opposition leader vows change
Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker. Opposition leader vows change Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on narco-boat
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on narco-boat Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump unveils strategy to prevent China conflict over Taiwan
Trump unveils strategy to prevent China conflict over Taiwan Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | Trump strategy document revives Monroe Doctrine, slams Europe
FEATURE | Trump strategy document revives Monroe Doctrine, slams Europe Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Elements within Cuba have contacted US officials about Maduro, sources say
Elements within Cuba have contacted US officials about Maduro, sources say Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Florida lawmakers urge Trump to reject drilling off state’s western coast
Florida lawmakers urge Trump to reject drilling off state’s western coast Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again
Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader
Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela’s Maduro Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed
Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
VESSEL REVIEW | Oostende – Belgian Navy’s new mothership for unmanned minehunting craft
VESSEL REVIEW | Oostende – Belgian Navy’s new mothership for unmanned minehunting craft Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | November 4 – US and Pakistani submarines, future hospital ship for Africa and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | November 4 – US and Pakistani submarines, future hospital ship for Africa and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Hegseth urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
Hegseth urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
China assaults Filipino vessel in South China Sea clash
China assaults Filipino vessel in South China Sea clash Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Dutch fleet support ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Dutch fleet support ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 30 – US Navy destroyers, Chinese ocean-going hospital ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 30 – US Navy destroyers, Chinese ocean-going hospital ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | Russian jets enter Estonia’s Baltic Sea airspace in “unprecedentedly brazen” incursion
FEATURE | Russian jets enter Estonia’s Baltic Sea airspace in “unprecedentedly brazen” incursion Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | Russia struggles to balance budget as war costs, low oil revenues take their toll
FEATURE | Russia struggles to balance budget as war costs, low oil revenues take their toll Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 16 – Australian patrol ship deliveries, German-Indian submarine project and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 16 – Australian patrol ship deliveries, German-Indian submarine project and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
US rejects China’s “destabilizing plans” at Scarborough Reef, stands with Philippines
US rejects China’s “destabilizing plans” at Scarborough Reef, stands with Philippines Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | August 26 – Finnish and Canadian patrol ships, Pakistan’s newest submarine and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | August 26 – Finnish and Canadian patrol ships, Pakistan’s newest submarine and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Despite tensions, Japan and South Korea affirm cooperation before Lee Jae Myung meets Trump
Despite tensions, Japan and South Korea affirm cooperation before Lee Jae Myung meets Trump Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri files $100m lawsuit over faulty fire insulation panels
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri files $100m lawsuit over faulty fire insulation panels Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
-
BOOK REVIEW | Anzac Guerillas: A World War II Story of Resistance, Hope and Humanity in Occupied Europe
BOOK REVIEW | Anzac Guerillas: A World War II Story of Resistance, Hope and Humanity in Occupied Europe Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | July 22 – New fireboats for Florida, Russian inland hospital ship’s sea trials and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | July 22 – New fireboats for Florida, Russian inland hospital ship’s sea trials and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
US Air Force suspends SpaceX rocket project on Pacific atoll
US Air Force suspends SpaceX rocket project on Pacific atoll Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
OPINION | A new era of escalation: India-Pakistan, Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine and China/Taiwan
OPINION | A new era of escalation: India-Pakistan, Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine and China/Taiwan Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
JD Vance says use of military force under Trump will be careful, decisive
JD Vance says use of military force under Trump will be careful, decisive Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Greece says Turkey must lift war threat to get access to EU defence funds
Greece says Turkey must lift war threat to get access to EU defence funds Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia
EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Pentagon dismantles entrenched DEI infestation
Pentagon dismantles entrenched DEI infestation Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Pentagon to slash senior-most ranks of US military
Pentagon to slash senior-most ranks of US military Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Strongly worded letters all around as Vietnam enters Chinese/Philippine Sandy Cay dispute
Strongly worded letters all around as Vietnam enters Chinese/Philippine Sandy Cay dispute Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Iran/US talks postponed after Iran tantrum; denies blatant Houthi terrorist support
Iran/US talks postponed after Iran tantrum; denies blatant Houthi terrorist support Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks
US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Pentagon dumps sexist affirmative action policy
Pentagon dumps sexist affirmative action policy Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
EU ministers positive on joint European defence fund
EU ministers positive on joint European defence fund Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Security Vessel News Roundup | April 11 – Surface combatants for Asian navies, Lithuanian landing craft and a response boat for California
Security Vessel News Roundup | April 11 – Surface combatants for Asian navies, Lithuanian landing craft and a response boat for California Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Finnish President meets with Trump, discusses icebreaker sales
Finnish President meets with Trump, discusses icebreaker sales Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
US VP on Greenland trip accuses Denmark of not keeping it safe from Russia, China
US VP on Greenland trip accuses Denmark of not keeping it safe from Russia, China Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Not the time to go it alone”: NATO’s Rutte tries to cool US/European tensions
Not the time to go it alone”: NATO’s Rutte tries to cool US/European tensions Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
UN says Black Sea freedom of navigation crucial to global food security
UN says Black Sea freedom of navigation crucial to global food security Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
FEATURE | US intel chiefs say China poses biggest military, cyber threat
FEATURE | US intel chiefs say China poses biggest military, cyber threat Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
USA and Russia to discuss Black Sea shipping on Monday
USA and Russia to discuss Black Sea shipping on Monday Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Caribbean leaders seek clarity as US mulls sweeping travel bans
Caribbean leaders seek clarity as US mulls sweeping travel bans Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
Trudeau’s replacement copies Conservatives pledge to expand presence in Arctic
Trudeau’s replacement copies Conservatives pledge to expand presence in Arctic Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
With 22,318 ships, Europe controls 35% of the world fleet
With 22,318 ships, Europe controls 35% of the world fleet European shipping, representing 35% of global feet, is key for Europe’s security, two separate studies have found. The post With 22,318 ships, Europe controls 35% of the world fleet appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
-
Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships
Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships Reuters Go to baird maritime
-
25 dead in DR Congo river boat tragedy
25 dead in DR Congo river boat tragedy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Unmanned Craft News Roundup | March 11 – Naval vessels in the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, small reef monitoring AUVs and more
Unmanned Craft News Roundup | March 11 – Naval vessels in the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, small reef monitoring AUVs and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Canadian Government selects Nova Scotia shipyard to build new destroyers
Canadian Government selects Nova Scotia shipyard to build new destroyers Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Assembly begins on new countermeasures systems for Royal Australian Navy ships
Assembly begins on new countermeasures systems for Royal Australian Navy ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
South African Maritime Safety Authority launches fishing vessel audits to assess safety compliance
South African Maritime Safety Authority launches fishing vessel audits to assess safety compliance Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Future Nigerian Navy patrol vessel completes initial sea trials
Future Nigerian Navy patrol vessel completes initial sea trials Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Royal Danish Navy frigates to be fitted with new anti-ship missiles
Royal Danish Navy frigates to be fitted with new anti-ship missiles Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Royal Canadian Navy, US Coast Guard seize cocaine totalling over US$18m in Caribbean Sea
Royal Canadian Navy, US Coast Guard seize cocaine totalling over US$18m in Caribbean Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Passengers, crew abandon ship after fire ignites on tour boat off northern Colombia
Passengers, crew abandon ship after fire ignites on tour boat off northern Colombia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Illegal fishing vessels intercepted in Rowley Shoals off Western Australia
Illegal fishing vessels intercepted in Rowley Shoals off Western Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Japan’s fourth Taigei-class submarine commissioned into service
Japan’s fourth Taigei-class submarine commissioned into service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW deploys vessels, volunteers to assist in possible cyclone response operations
Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW deploys vessels, volunteers to assist in possible cyclone response operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Fishing boat sinks after striking rocks near Cornwall, UK; both crew rescued
Fishing boat sinks after striking rocks near Cornwall, UK; both crew rescued Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Turkish yard launches lead unit of new landing craft series
Turkish yard launches lead unit of new landing craft series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Republic of Korea Navy unveils new type of combat-capable USV
Republic of Korea Navy unveils new type of combat-capable USV Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
DARPA’s long-endurance USV prototype hits the water
DARPA’s long-endurance USV prototype hits the water Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
UAE firm developing new UUVs for naval use
UAE firm developing new UUVs for naval use Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
-
Royal Australian Navy ship rescues distressed boater in cyclone-hit seas
Royal Australian Navy ship rescues distressed boater in cyclone-hit seas Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime