After the PLA Navy carried out two days of snap live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, forcing the diversion of several passenger jets, China has expressed dismay at the Australian government’s displeasure. “The relevant remarks from the Australian side are completely inconsistent with the facts,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wu Qian, stating that there was […]
The Trump administration has ordered the diversion of eight percent of military spending and fired two senior service leaders, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to hold the post and the first female member of the Joint Chiefs. Franchetti’s unprecedented dismissal […]
Landlocked Hungary’s quest for access to the sea is nearing completion with the launch of construction of a new seaport in Trieste, Italy, 140 miles and two nations away from Hungary’s border. Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar attended the groundbreaking ceremony last week in the company of the Italian Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, […]
The airfield on Yemen’s Abd Al Kuri in the Socotra Archipelago now appears to be fully operational. On February 16, the Sentinel 2 satellite caught a large transport aircraft on the northern end of the runway. With the resolution available to common users, the aircraft configuration and wingspan is compatible with that of a […]
[By Joe Keary] Despite China’s rapid military improvements, it’s unlikely to use large-scale force against Taiwan in 2025. The Chinese leadership’s concerns over the quality of military command, economic weakening, uncertain social stability, and effects of the Trump administration will likely forestall any large-scale military maneuver. However, China will continue to ramp up pressure […]
With a closing address given in Bahrain on February 20, Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), has brought to a close International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025, completing the ninth iteration of this international naval exercise since it was first was held in 2012. This year, the main centers […]
The salvage team from T&T Marine Salvage and the Canadian Coast Guard are continuing to assess the situation and develop a plan for the stranded MSC Baltic III which was driven ashore on February 15 on Newfoundland, Canada. Teams reported that they were not surprised by finding oily water in the engine room and seawater […]
The planned investment by AD Ports Group in Turkey’s Alsancak Port in Izmir has fallen apart after failed negotiations. The Turkish government this week confirmed that it has ended talks with the UAE company over the operation of the port. The negotiations have been ongoing for almost two years. AD Ports was expected to […]
The offshore wind energy sector has remained in flux since the inauguration of Donald Trump and his new administration which has paused the efforts of the Biden administration and seems poised to abandon future projects. This week, BP Renewables became the latest to stall one of its projects in the U.S. pipeline while others continue […]
A unique project to design a large, high-speed next-generation ferry is coming to fruition with news that Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget has ordered construction of the ferry developed working with Austal. The goal was to develop a vessel for climate-neutral trips and sustainable solutions that would be a pioneer in new technologies. Austal and Gotlandsbolaget announced […]
Avion Express Philippines, a subsidiary of the world’s largest ACMI provider, Avia Solutions Group, is set to introduce its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services to the Philippines. The announcement was made during a high-profile industry event held on February 20, 2025, at Nara Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The event, […]
France’s Michelin Group confirmed the recent awarding of its first commercial contract for its innovative inflatable wind sail for shipping. The first installation will be on a new patrol boat for France. The new vessel will be built by the Socarenam shipyards with designed by French naval architecture firm. Mauric. The contract for the […]
