#maritime security

India is moving ahead with a $9 billion project on Great Nicobar Island, tying commercial infrastructure to a larger effort to strengthen its strategic position near one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to stand up a new Special Missions Command in October, consolidating specialized deployable units under one command as demand for them rises.

U.S. Central Command says an F/A-18 Super Hornet disabled the rudder of an Iranian-flagged vessel after warnings were ignored during blockade enforcement.

The U.S. Coast Guard has created a new Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces, reflecting rising demand for units used in interdiction, port security, and counterterrorism missions.

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the U.S. Navy to attack any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also claiming U.S. mine-clearing operations are underway.

Turkey’s Havelsan is teaming with VN Maritime and Piloda Defence to coproduce hybrid and unmanned surface vessels in Italy, targeting an initial purchase order in the first half of 2026.

The United States and United Kingdom have announced a joint defense initiative to develop technologies capable of detecting and destroying autonomous underwater vehicles threatening ports, naval bases, and critical maritime infrastructure.

An FBI alert warning about Iranian drone attacks on California targets launched from ships at sea highlights a little-discussed but credible threat vector that has been on U.S. military planners' radar for years.