A new report released today by the Open Markets Institute paints a dire picture of America’s diminishing maritime capabilities, highlighting unprecedented risks to national security and economic independence. Transportation policy…
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EU Unveils Black Sea Maritime Security Strategy Amid Escalating Threats
The European Union has announced a new strategic initiative for the Black Sea region, with maritime security and connectivity at its forefront. The strategy introduces a dedicated Black Sea Maritime…
https://gcaptain.com/eu-unveils-black-sea-maritime-security-strategy-amid-escalating-threats/
China Flexes Military Muscle with East Asian Naval Activity, Sources Say
China has flexed its muscles this month by sending an unusually large number of naval and coast guard vessels through a swathe of East Asian waters, according to security documents and officials, in moves that have unnerved regional capitals.
https://gcaptain.com/china-flexes-military-muscle-with-east-asian-naval-activity-sources-say/
SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 01 – 20 May 2025
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE
Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025
STATEMENT
This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and Information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/22/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-20-may-2025/
North Korea’s Warship Launch Ends in Disaster as Kim Jong Un Watches
A major accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with the isolated state’s leader calling it a “criminal act” that could not be tolerated, state media KCNA reported.
https://gcaptain.com/north-koreas-warship-launch-ends-in-disaster-as-kim-jong-un-watches/
Admiral Lunday Nominated to Lead Coast Guard Amid Push for ‘Revolutionary’ Reform
The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the nomination of Admiral Kevin Lunday to serve as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. ADM Lunday, currently…
DEFEA 2025:A Landmark Moment for Global Defence Cooperation
Over three dynamic days DEFEA reaffirmed its role as a premier hub for international defence and security, bringing together 436 exhibitors from 37 countries and 106 official delegations from 45 nations under one roof.
The 2025 edition set a new benchmark, showcasing the latest technological advancements across all domains—land, sea, air, space, and cyber—and highlighting Greece’s strategic position within NATO and Europe. With high-level meetings, landmark agreements, and hundreds of B2B...
Pentagon Inspector General Reports Major Challenges in Gaza Pier Operation
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) has released a critical evaluation of the military’s Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) operations, highlighting significant challenges during last year’s Operation…
https://gcaptain.com/pentagon-inspector-general-reports-major-challenges-in-gaza-pier-operation/
Report: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Loses Second F/A-18 Super Hornet in Red Sea Amid Ceasefire Announcement
A second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier has been lost in the Red Sea, following an arrestment failure during landing, CNN and…
USS Miguel Keith Completes Historic Overhaul at Japanese Shipyard
The U.S. Navy’s expeditionary mobile base USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) has completed a groundbreaking five-month Regular Overhaul (ROH) at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Yokohama, Japan. The $12 million maintenance…
https://gcaptain.com/uss-miguel-keith-completes-historic-overhaul-at-japanese-shipyard/