The United States has launched relentless strikes on Iran as part of its joint campaign with Israel known as Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian naval forces, missile sites and military infrastructure across the Gulf region. U.S. naval power has destroyed key Iranian warships — including the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier — and declared maritime warning zones to secure shipping lanes amid rising retaliation from Tehran’s forces. This video breaks down how U.S. maritime firepower is being used to dominate regional waters and pressure Iranian capabilities.

U.S. Unleashes Unrelenting Attacks On Iran: Navy's Overwhelming Power Over Regional Waters

The Indo-Pacific’s fragility, visible in sea-based coercion, piracy, and climate-induced disasters, has demanded new instruments of engagement. Naval refits have emerged as one of such unique strategic levers. India news | Opinions

Refits and reach: India’s strategic maritime power under MAHASAGAR

Enrique Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has termed the acquisition of Brahmos missile system as a major development in defence cooperation with India. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'export of Brahmos to the Philippines part of our policies of modernizing our defence compatibility, not aimed at particular any 3rd country. It's a major development in Philippines-India Defence cooperation"

In January 2022, India and the Philippines signed a $375 million agreement for the supply of three batteries of the shore-based anti-ship variant of the BrahMos missile system. This marked India's first export of the BrahMos missile, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. 

Secretary Manalo emphasized on expanding maritime cooperation. India has offered facilities to the Philippines for ship repair as well. He thanked India for assistance to Philippines seafarers in the western Indian Ocean.

In the broad-based interview, he also spoke on China tension, Ukraine, trade, etc.

Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Manalo emphasised expanding maritime cooperation

China and Russia have wrapped up a naval exercise in which warships from the two navies conducted live gun and missile firing in waters off China's southern coast. On Thursday, experts highlighted the high-level actual combat orientation displayed throughout the drill and the continued boosting of China-Russia military cooperation.

China-Russia joint maritime drills: Focus on joint response to Maritime security threats

China has put Taiwan on notice with its deadly military drills. 49 Chinese aircraft were detected since Beijing launched its two-day military exercises that it called 'punishment drills' after self-ruled Taiwan's new leader vowed to defend the island's democracy.

UN warns of friction between Taiwan & China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront "a range of serious challenges" to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates.

South China Sea tensions: Philippines boosts maritime security amid rising threats

Taiwanese fishermen in sensitive waters around frontline islands near the Chinese coast say they are worried about rising tensions, after two Chinese nationals died during a chase with Taiwan's coast guard. Watch to know more!

Taiwanese fishermen near Chinese coast wary of rising tensions | China-Taiwan maritime standoff

Missile hits cargo ship off Yemen, says maritime risk company

An unclaimed missile strike has resulted in a fire on board a merchant ship that reportedly was headed towards Israel in The Indian Ocean. The vessel is Affiliated with Israel and the Indian Coast Guard has been dispatched with a warship for immediate assistance to all people on board.

Drone strike hits ‘Israel-affiliated’ ship off India's coast: Maritime agencies

Red Sea sees sharp rise in missile attacks, says data from India's key maritime body, IFC-IOR

As tensions build between Philippines and China, Philippines is boosting its maritime security with Japan-made air radars. The air radars have been installed to keep watch on the disputed waters.

Philippines installs Japan-made air radars amid tensions with China

'Fragile' South China Sea situation poses clear maritime danger: Indian Navy chief

Time-travelling treasure: 156-year-old shipwreck emerges from Lake Michigan, pristine and intact

"The possibility of a full-fledged war can never be ruled out" - Indian Navy Chief, R. Hari Kumar. India recently fired its indigenously developed Varunastra torpedo, in the Arabian sea, obliterating its target with pin-point precision. In the past few days itself, India showcased its formidable maritime capabilities conducting combined ops with dual aircraft carriers, ships, submarines and aircraft. It has launched strategic naval assets this week and conducted international maritime drills with the navies of France and UAE recently.

India fires torpedo in Arabian Sea - destroys target | What is India preparing for?

China is snooping around the South China Sea. Boats suspected to be belonging to Chinese maritime militia reportedly approached the South China Sea. They reached an area where the navies of India and ASEAN countries were taking part in the drills. According to a report, Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate.

Why did China try to interrupt ASEAN-India maritime exercise in the South China Sea?

Australia said it would accelerate plans to buy advanced sea mines to protect its maritime routes and ports from "potential aggressors" amid China's plans to increase its influence in the Pacific region.

Australia to make its biggest investment in sea mines, could cost over $700 Million

Suez Canal maritime traffic 'normal' after officials refloat stuck cargo vessel

Israel and Lebanon have now reached a historic agreement to settle their long disputed maritime border. American president Jo Biden has congratulated the leaders of both the nations over this historic breakthrough and has termed it a diplomatic achievement.

WION Dispatch | Joe Biden: Israel, Lebanon reach 'historic agreement' on maritime dispute

To make seas and oceans safer for fellow mariners, the Indian Coast Guard conducted the SAREX-2022 exercise. The search and rescue exercise had in its attendance international participants and delegates. Have a look at this special report by WION's Disha Shah and Video Journalist Gopal Choudhary.

SAREX-2022: The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise

SAREX-2022: The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Search & Rescue

The 10th edition of the national maritime search and rescue exercise 2022 was inaugurated in Chennai. The two-day exercise which will be conducted under the national maritime search and rescue board and is hosted by the Indian coast guard. Indian coast guard Director General Virender Singh Pathania spoke to WION and elaborated the importance of this exercise.

'We never let our guard down,' says Indian coast guard Director General Virender Singh Pathania

India, Philippines to hold maritime dialogue

Foreign ministers are addressing the press after their first in-person QUAD meeting hosted by Australia's foreign minister. Top diplomats seek to bolster cooperation in areas including economy, security, coronavirus pandemic and free and open Indo-Pacific. WION's Sidhant Sibal brings in more information on it.

Quad to deepen maritime cooperation critical to regional stability: Blinken

Indian Coast Guard inducts made-in-India choppers for maritime security of west coast

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