Major Gulf naval exercise beginsA major naval exercise started in the Gulf yesterday (October 29), aimed at strengthening civil and military response to a global shipping threat. The exercise, dubbed Lucky Mariner 14-1, lasts until Saturday, reported the Gulf Da More… |
Sea drills in Gulf ‘not targeted at Tehran’A major defence exercise in the Arabian Gulf involving 41 nations is not taking place as a show of force to Iran, said a top US Navy commander. The International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 was set up to explore ways More… |
Maritime security 'a top priority'Bahrain and its coalition partners must step up maritime security to protect vital installations from terrorist attacks, a senior US military official said. US Fifth Fleet Commander vice-admiral Bill Gortney called for more training and te More… |
Dubai World, Nakheel in key marine security dealDubai World Security, the security solutions arm of Dubai World, and Nakheel, creator of the iconic island development The World, have signed a major marine security services contract aimed at providing end-to-end marine security cover for The Wor More… |