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OpinionHMS Protector towed home after propulsion defects: The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Protector could not sail from Teesside to Devonport under her own power ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-protector-towed-home-after-propulsion-defects/
vietnamnews.vn Oct 22
🇻🇳🇬🇧 The UK Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey docked at Nhà Rồng–Khánh Hội International Port in HCM City on Thursday ... Show more
UK Royal Navy’s patrol vessel pays second visit to HCM City
UK Royal Navy’s patrol vessel pays second visit to HCM City
Taiwan outlines limits on Philippine use of donated patrol vessel | Taiwan News | Oct. 21, 2026 15:49
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Project Shackleton to replace Royal Navy ice patrol ship: Work on replacing HMS Protector is being run under Project Shackleton, and the Defence Investment Plan ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/project-shackleton-to-replace-royal-navy-ice-patrol-ship/
Six dead off Lesbos: Speedboat with migrants collides with coast guard: Six migrants, including a baby, have died off Lesbos. Their boat collided with the Greek ...
de.euronews.com/2026/10/19/lesbos-schnellboot-migranten
manilastandard.net Oct 18
IN PHOTOS: The Philippine Navy has marked another milestone in its modernization program with the launching of its third offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ... Show more
South Penghu Marine National Park receives new patrol boat | Taiwan News | Oct. 16, 2026 17:21
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ekathimerini.com Oct 13
118 migrants rescued off Crete: A total of 118 foreign nationals were rescued by a Greek Coast Guard patrol vessel early on Tuesday, off the coast of Crete ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1317999/118-migrants-rescued-off-crete/
Olive Press News Spain Oct 12
Ceuta roars into the spotlight again after Pedro Sanchez admits Moroccan warships entered Spanish waters during July’s mass migrant crossing
theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/10/12/ceuta-migrant-crisis-spain-morocco-2/
CNA Oct 02
Singapore navy launches new Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel that can be adapted for different missions
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/offshore-patrol-vessel-sentinel-security-navy-mindef-6423416
UK warships to enter South China Sea despite China protest: HMS Spey and hms Tamar will enter the South China Sea for a ten-day allied exercise ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-warships-enter-south-china-sea-despite-china-protests/
The coast guard patrol vessel towed the remaining Chinese fishing boat and handing them over to a Chinese work vessel early on Friday (Oct 2) morning ... Show more
PH Coast Guard commissions refurbished patrol vessel from Taiwan: FROM A FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR Renamed BRP Sarangani, the patrol vessel acquired by the WPS ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/340405/ph-coast-guard-commissions-refurbished-patrol-vessel-from-taiwan
Philippines formally receives Taiwan-donated patrol vessel | Taiwan News | Sep. 23, 2026 13:05
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Taiwan's Coast Guard confirms donation of patrol vessel to Philippines - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan Coast Guard ships to test rapid conversion to 16-missile platforms | Taiwan News | Sep. 12, 2026 17:20
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British warship fires gun near Falklands in deterrence drill: HMS Medway’s recent live-fire exercise while on patrol carries a clear deterrence message ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-opens-fire-near-falklands-to-deter-argentina-2/
Narco speedboat rams Guardia Civil boat off Murcia leaving three officers injured
euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/narco-speedboat-rams-guardia-civil-boat-off-murcia-leaving-three-officers-injured/
Authorities intercept 800 kg of ketamine in Anambas waters: Customs' patrol vessel BC 30005 halted the MV Fuchangxing 1 on Aug. 22 based on joint ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/09/03/authorities-intercept-800-kg-of-ketamine-in-anambas-waters
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Kiel Canal: Hundreds of police officers protect Israel's submarine "Drakon": Patrol boats on the water, special vehicles on land, and drones in the air: A ...
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Devon Live Sep 01
Injured man airlifted from Dutch Navy ship off coast of Devon: Coastguard crews were called in
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British warship makes first visit to Ream Naval Base: British patrol ship HMS Tamar has become the first Royal Navy warship to visit Cambodia's Ream Naval Base ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-makes-first-visit-to-ream-naval-base/
Greek City Times Aug 31
Sailboat with Three Aboard Disabled Off Rhodes: A UK-flagged sailboat with three people aboard suffered a mechanical failure 13 nautical miles off Rhodes and is ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/08/31/sailboat-with-three-aboard-disabled-off-rhodes/
Uruguay’s Opposition to File Criminal Complaint Against Defence Minister Over Cardama Ships
riotimesonline.com/uruguay-sandra-lazo-criminal-complaint-cardama-2026/
More than 160 migrants reach Murcia in one week as Guardia Civil’s fast patrol boat sits broken
euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/26/more-than-160-migrants-reach-murcia-in-one-week-as-guardia-civils-fast-patrol-boat-sits-broken/
Greek City Times Aug 25
“Nothing Without Turkey’s Permission”: Turkish commentators discuss energy cables, IMEC, and sinking a Greek patrol boat
greekcitytimes.com/2026/08/25/turkish-commentators-discus/
Remote Sensing Tech Deployed To Trace Missing Lakshadweep Policemen: The search for 2 Lakshadweep policemen missing after a patrol boat accident near Suheli ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/remote-sensing-tech-deployed-on-day-12-to-trace-2-missing-lakshadweep-policemen-1981732
Royal Navy trials heavy-lift drone from patrol ship: HMS Trent has completed the first flight of a Malloy T-150B heavy-lift drone from a River-class Batch 2 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-trials-heavy-lift-drone-from-patrol-ship/
Despite online calls: New influx to Ceuta fails to materialize for now: Barbed wire, water cannons, and patrol boats: Following online calls for a new influx of ...
n-tv.de/politik/Neuer-Ansturm-auf-Ceuta-bleibt-zunaechst-aus-id31197774.html
British warship opens fire near Falklands to deter Argentina with presence: The firings came during a patrol at the edge of the Falklands fishing zone ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-opens-fire-near-falklands-to-deter-argentina/
defence-blog.com Aug 08
Russian frigate’s gunnery drill puts UK Navy on alert: A Russian warship opened fire with live ammunition outside British and French territorial waters while a ...
defence-blog.com/russian-frigates-gunnery-drill-puts-uk-navy-on-alert/
'Important sign' as Royal Navy ship visits Cambodia naval base built by China to disrupt Beijing influence
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/royal-navy-hms-tamar-visit-cambodia-china-influence-8931457
Navy inducts made-in-Nigeria maritime patrol vessel, seeks synergy: The Nigerian Navy has inducted the SSV-KALI 3, a made-in-Nigeria maritime patrol vessel ...
punchng.com/navy-inducts-made-in-nigeria-maritime-patrol-vessel-seeks-synergy/
Coast Guard's Gabriela Silang back from RIMPAC 2026 | ABS-CBN News: The Philippine Coast Guard welcomed patrol vessel BRP Gabriela Silang back to home port ...
abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/18/coast-guard-s-gabriela-silang-back-from-rimpac-2026-1124
Global demining work is strained by rising conflicts and shrinking aid: Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of ...
apnews.com/article/asia-war-mines-funding-iran-ukraine-17aef27ad6383313ef788fa2362f7c55
'Extraordinary': Commitment needed to boost Royal Navy amid Putin threats to UK ships, HMS Spey and HMS Tamar
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/putin-russia-threat-royal-navy-response-8921185
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INS Shruti: Indigenous offshore patrol vessel joins Indian Navy’s expanding fleet | Explained
financialexpress.com/business/defence/ins-shruti-indigenous-offshore-patrol-vessel-joins-indian-navy-expanding-fleet-warship-building-explained/4317687/
Abu Dhabi tests autonomous patrol boat in second Saadiyat field trial: Second round of field trials of an autonomous patrol boat conducted in Saadiyat ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-autonomous-patrol-boat-second-saadiyat-field-trial
GRSE launched ‘Shruti’, a 113-metre, 3,000-tonne next-generation offshore patrol vessel for the Indian Navy in Kolkata. The vessel is designed for surveillance ... Show more
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US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea: In this September 23, 2015 picture provided by Filipino fisherman Renato Etac, a Chinese Coast Guard boat sprays a ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/334094/us-slams-chinese-actions-in-south-china-sea
China confirms sailors died in 2025 West PH Sea collision while chasing PH boat | ABS-CBN News
abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/7/china-confirms-sailors-died-in-2025-south-china-sea-collision-1522
Three anglers detained for fishing beneath Penang bridge: GEORGE TOWN: Cast a fishing line beneath the Penang Bridge or Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/07/three-anglers-detained-for-fishing-beneath-penang-bridge
TWZ Aug 06
The Falaj 3 May Be The World’s Most Heavily Armed Patrol Boat: Officially an offshore patrol vessel, the compact design carries the kind of combat capability ...
twz.com/uncategorized/the-falaj-3-may-be-the-worlds-most-heavily-armed-patrol-boat
defence-blog.com Jul 14
Satellite image confirms Russian patrol ship destroyed near Novorossiysk: A satellite passing over southern Russia captured the aftermath Tuesday evening ...
defence-blog.com/satellite-image-confirms-russian-patrol-ship-destroyed-near-novorossiysk/
Vessel carrying 41 undocumented migrants detained after ramming MMEA patrol boat: IPOH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a vessel ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/31/vessel-carrying-41-undocumented-migrants-detained-after-ramming-mmea-patrol-boat
Conservative MP accuses French navy of firing shots near him in Channel: Chris Philp says patrol vessel may have been trying to stop him highlighting the small ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/28/tory-mp-chris-philp-accuses-french-navy-of-firing-shots-in-channel-incident
River-class Batch 1 patrol ships still to bow out in 2028: The Ministry of Defence has reconfirmed that the Royal Navy's Batch 1 River-class offshore patrol ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/river-class-batch-1-patrol-ships-still-to-bow-out-in-2028/
defence-blog.com Jul 08
World’s first uncrewed boat airdrop just tested in the UK: An uncrewed patrol boat just fell out of an airplane at 1,300 feet and splashed down ready to go to ...
defence-blog.com/worlds-first-uncrewed-boat-airdrop-just-tested-in-the-uk/
UNITED24 Media Jul 14
Russia’s Izumrud Helped Capture Ukrainian Ships. A Ukrainian Sea Drone Just Sank It
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russias-izumrud-helped-capture-ukrainian-ships-a-ukrainian-sea-drone-just-sank-it-20762
Deadly capsize near Alcatraz: Search for survivors will end at sunset: One man died and three other people remained missing Wednesday after a 49-foot cabin ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/alcatraz-boat-capsize-22346212.php
Daily Sabah Jul 17
UK denies Argentina's ‘military incursion’ in territorial waters claim: Britain's Defense Ministry rejected Thursday Argentina's claim that a Royal ...
dailysabah.com/world/americas/uk-denies-argentinas-military-incursion-in-territorial-waters-claim
The Eagle is on the move!
WABC's Lee Goldberg is on the USCGC Eagle, known as "America's Tall Ship" as it prepares to lead the historic ... Show more
Key FactsFireworks Illuminate Washington and New York for 250th Anniversary
Jul 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- Because of thunderstorms, officials ordered visitors to leave the National Mall on Saturday evening.
- Freedom 250 officials announced reopening at 9:45 p.m.; Trump’s address was set for 11 p.m., with organizers planning fireworks afterward.
- Donald Trump delivered his remarks Saturday evening after the weather-related delay on the National Mall.
- Fireworks lit up both Washington’s and New York City’s skylines on July 4 for the 250th anniversary.
at President Donald J. Trump's direction.— Freedom 250 officials announced that the National Mall would reopen at 9:45 p.m., 'at President Donald J. Trump's direction.'
The Korea Times Jul 13
Body of missing sailor recovered from East Sea: Navy: The Navy said Monday it has recovered the body of a sailor who went missing while aboard a naval vessel on ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260713/body-of-missing-sailor-recovered-from-east-sea-navy
China signals ‘new normal’ with coast guard patrols off eastern Taiwan: China has signalled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan ...
hongkongfp.com/2026/07/08/china-signals-new-normal-with-coast-guard-patrols-off-eastern-taiwan/
IPAC delegation tours Kinmen waters on fact-finding mission in Taiwan Strait - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607090014
A Russian naval convoy, including the luxury yacht of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, is currently sailing through Danish waters off the coast ... Show more
India hands over patrol vessel to Seychelles during Modi visit | India News: During special function at Seychelles Coast Guard Base, Modi handed over the fast ...
hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-hands-over-patrol-vessel-to-seychelles-during-modi-visit-101782609316633.html
Key FactsIndia Boosts Seychelles Maritime Security Partnership
Jun 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- India delivered a fast patrol vessel and utility vehicles to the Seychelles Defence Force to reinforce regional security efforts in the Indian Ocean.
- Modi’s three-day visit coincided with Seychelles’ 50th Independence anniversary and included bilateral talks to expand cooperation.
- The vessel Lespwar and additional equipment like ambulances and boats were handed over to improve Seychelles’ maritime defense capabilities.
- The two nations continue to strengthen ties through joint exercises, surveillance systems, and a new defense cooperation agreement.
Together, we will work to advance the progress of our peoples, and promote security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in a statement ahead of his departure for Seychelles
What is ICGS Akshay and how the new patrol vessel strengthens Indian Coast Guard: Named Akshay, meaning "Indestructible," the vessel is designed to ...
financialexpress.com/business/defence/what-is-icgs-akshay-and-how-the-new-patrol-vessel-strengthens-indian-coast-guard/4278351/
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PM Modi tweets, "Took part in the handing-over ceremony of the Fast Patrol Vessel Lespwar, ambulances and utility vehicles for SDF at the Seychelles Coast ... Show more
PM Modi, President Herminie participate in the Handing-over Ceremony of Fast Patrol Vessel#PMModi #NarendraModi #Seychelles #PresidentHerminie #FastPatrolVessel #FPV #IndiaSeychelles #DefenceCooperation #MaritimeSecurity #Diplomacy #BilateralRelations ... Show more
UK updates on Russian warning shots from drifting frigate: The Ministry of Defence has given further detail on the Channel incident, saying the Russian frigate ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-updates-on-russian-warning-shots-from-drifting-frigate/
Key FactsChannel Incident Highlights Russia-UK Maritime Tensions
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- A Russian frigate fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight without causing harm.
- The Royal Navy regularly monitors Russian vessels in the Channel, and a patrol boat checked the yacht crew's safety following the shots.
- On Sunday, British forces seized the Russian tanker Smyrtos carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil, part of Russia’s covert fleet breaching sanctions.
- Ajay Pant, Smyrtos’s captain, was charged with sanction violations and remanded in custody pending a Crown Court hearing in July 2026.
The money generated from that shadow fleet is being used to fund Russia's war in Ukraine.— Varun Chuni, prosecuting counsel for the Crown Prosecution Service, explaining in court that the proceeds from the Russian shadow fleet are used to fund Russia's war in Ukraine.
defence-blog.com Jun 16
Spanish firm debuts autonomous catamaran at Eurosatory 2026: A Spanish defense technology company used the opening days of Eurosatory 2026 in Paris to publicly ...
defence-blog.com/spanish-firm-debuts-autonomous-catamaran-at-eurosatory-2026/
Die Häfen rund um Odessa sind für die Ukraine von zentraler Bedeutung. Über sie wird weiterhin ein grosser Teil der ukrainischen Exporte abgewickelt ... Show more
A moment to reflect on America’s ideals: As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, both the country and the Monitor are pausing for a moment of ...
csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0622/america-ideals-semiquincentennial
Paid articlePaywall Latin America Defense Monitor — June 14–22, 2026: Chile may buy 11 F-35 stealth fighters, Uruguay's patrol-boat deal hits court, and the U.S ...
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sent a patrol vessel to remove the China Coast Guard (CCG) ship that was staying in the waters near Iba, Zambales ... Show more
defence-blog.com Jun 06
Russian Shahed drones hunt Ukrainian patrol boats: Video circulating on Russian military Telegram channels shows what appears to be remotely controlled drone ...
defence-blog.com/russian-shahed-drones-hunt-ukrainian-patrol-boats/
ekathimerini.com Jun 17
38 migrants rescued off Gavdos: A total of 38 undocumented migrants were rescued from a dinghy by a Greek Coast Guard patrol vessel off Gavdos ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1306915/38-migrants-rescued-off-gavdos/
defence-blog.com Jun 04
Ukraine hits Russian border vessel near Kerch: A Russian border patrol vessel went down near occupied Crimea overnight after Ukrainian drone operators guided ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-hits-russian-border-vessel-near-kerch/
A day in the life of John Paul DeJoria of Patron Tequila; haircare: John Paul DeJoria started John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1980 while living in his car ...
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Beijing sends largest patrol ship east of Taiwan after Japan-Philippine boundary talks
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3356242/beijing-sends-largest-patrol-ship-east-taiwan-after-japan-philippine-boundary-talks
Paid articlePaywall Taiwan Coast Guard shows off ship to public | Taiwan News | Jun. 7, 2026 16:18: Lienchiang patrol vessel docked at Magong Harbor | Jun. 7, 2026 16:18
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defence-blog.com May 17
Ukraine strikes Russian naval vessel in Caspian Sea: Ukrainian drone forces have struck a Russian naval vessel in the Caspian Sea for at least the third time in ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-naval-vessel-in-caspian-sea/
Key FactsUkraine Extends Drone Strikes to Caspian Sea Targets
May 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Ukrainian drones struck a Russian Svetlyak-class patrol boat in Kaspiisk port in May 2026, marking at least the third recent attack in the Caspian Sea.
- The vessel was actively engaging incoming drones, making the successful strike a notable tactical achievement.
- These strikes are part of a broader campaign since late 2024 targeting multiple Russian ships and offshore oil platforms in the Caspian region.
- Targeting of energy infrastructure reflects an expansion of Ukraine's long-range economic warfare beyond traditional battlefields.