Philippines Not Concerned by US Operation Near Spratly Islands : Spokesman

Manila does not object to the presence of the USS John S. McCain guided missile destroyer near the disputed Spratly Islands as the US operation was conducted in accordance with "freedom of navigation," presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Friday.

US navy fires warning shots near Iranian ship

A US navy ship fired warning shots near an Iranian vessel which came within 150 yards (137 metres) in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, US officials said.

Turkey "warns" Cyprus against drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey warned late Thursday against the Greek Cypriot's ongoing drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, vowing it will "take all the necessary measures" in response to the island.

US missile destroyer trespassing territorial waters "serious provocation": China

China said on Sunday that the US missile destroyer trespassing China's territorial waters off the Xisha Islands was "serious political and military provocation."

US Says Its Ships, Aircraft Ready to Strike Syria

The US military has ships and aircraft in place to strike Syria if ordered to do so by President Donald Trump, several American defense officials said.

US Spy Plane Spotted Flying over Russian Fleet in Syrian Waters

A US Navy reconnaissance plane was spotted flying over the Russian fleet in Eastern Mediterranean Sea where the warships recently launched a heavy missile attack on ISIL positions inside Syria, media outlets disclosed on Saturday.

Duterte orders military to tell China that Philippine Sea area ‘is ours,’ but in a friendly way

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered his military to visibly declare ownership of a large area in the Philippine Sea where China’s survey ships were spotted last year – but to do it in a way that would not anger or cause confrontation with Beijing.

Iran orders work on nuclear-fueled ships, alleges U.S. violation of deal

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ordered the country's Atomic Energy Organization to start developing nuclear-powered ships in response to what he alleges are United States' violations of the multi-party nuclear deal.

Russia deploys warships near Crimea for Ukrainian missile tests: RIA

Warships from Russia's Black Sea Fleet have taken up position off Crimea's western coastline to help strengthen the peninsula's air defenses in response to the start of Ukrainian missile tests nearby, the RIA news agency reported on Thursday.

Changing Course: US Warship to Help New Zealand Earthquake Victims

A US Navy warship has been diverted to help evacuate those trapped in the coastal town of Kaikoura, New Zealand, after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the country’s South Island on Monday.

Russia: Dutch sub tried to approach, spy on aircraft carrier

A Dutch submarine attempted to spy on a Russian aircraft carrier after approaching it in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.

Sergei Shoigu: Resumption of Syria Peace Talks Delayed Indefinitely. Our Ships Complete Passage to Med

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday the prospect of launching a political process in Syria and returning the country’s population to peaceful life has been delayed indefinitely.

South China Sea: US sails warship near disputed islands

China says the US has committed an "illegal" act in sailing a navy warship near islands it claims in the South China Sea.

US allegations of targeting warship pretext to escalate aggression against Yemen: Yemeni Houthis Deny Involvement in Missile Attacks

Yemeni Houthi rebels deny their involvement in the recent attacks on US warships in the Red Sea, local media reported Thursday, citing a military official allied with the Houthi movement.

‘Limited self-defense strikes’: US military destroys 3 ‘radar sites’ in Yemen

The US military has carried out a series of “limited self-defence strikes” in Yemen, the Pentagon has announced. The attack, authorized by President Obama, was carried out in retaliation to recent attacks on the US naval destroyer, USS Mason.

Missiles fired at U.S. warship of coast of Yemen for second time this week

A U.S. Naval destroyer off the coast of Yemen was targeted by missiles for the second time in a week, and military commanders are now threatening retaliation as it becomes apparent rebel forces in the country are responsible for the attacks.

US Navy destroyer comes under missile attack off Yemen coast – Pentagon

Two missiles fired from the Yemeni shore targeted a US Navy guided missile destroyer, a Pentagon spokesman has said. The rockets, which failed to hit the ship, allegedly came from territory controlled by Houthi rebels.

US ship changes course after Iran vessel encounter

A vessel from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps came within 100 yards of a US military ship in the central Gulf on Sept. 4, two US Defense Department officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

Pier for warships built on Chinese isle west of Senkakus

China has built a pier for warships at a site it is developing as a military base to the west of the Senkaku Islands, sources said Friday.

Illegal fishing by Chinese boats : South Korea to Build Artificial Reefs in Yellow Sea

South Korea is planning to build 80 artificial reefs near the de facto maritime border with North Korea in an effort to thwart what Seoul says is illegal fishing by Chinese boats.