COAST GUARD

The Chinese Coast Guard's actions against Philippine vessels conducting a routine resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea last month were deemed by a senior Philippine navy official as the "most aggressive" in recent histo...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels conducted operations around Taiwan over the weekend. From Saturday 6 am to Sunday 6 am local time, five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft ent...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 35 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Among these, 33 aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's ADIZ. In response, Taiw...

In the South China Sea, Philippine naval vessels clashed with Chinese coast guard sailors near Second Thomas Shoal. This comes amid escalating tensions as Chinese forces brandished weapons and confiscated Philippine equipment. Manila accused Beijing...

The Philippine military chief has demanded China return rifles and equipment seized by the Chinese coast guard and pay for damages after an incident in the South China Sea's disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Chinese personnel rammed and boarded Philippi...

The Philippine military chief demanded that China return rifles and equipment seized by the Chinese coast guard in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, resembling an act of piracy. Chinese personnel clashed with Filipino navy, seizing boats, dam...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde disclosed that the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are aiding rescue efforts for an excavator operator trapped for 17 days after a cave-in at a water project in Palghar. The incident occurred during work on a tun...

China intimidated Taiwan yet again with its large-scale Joint Sword-2024A exercise on 23-24 May. This saw People's Liberation Army (PLA) and CCG assets surround Taiwan and its outlying islands, underscoring the threat of a future Chinese quarantine ...

An Indian Navy Ship (INS) swiftly responded to a distress call from fishing vessel INFAN DHAS, which had experienced engine failure. INS Kulish arrived at the location, approximately 75 nautical miles east of Port Blair, and its technical team succe...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels. Grey zone tactics used by China around Taiwan have increased tensions since Lai Ching Te became the new President of Taiwan. Taiwan responded by deploying ai...

Japanese, US, and South Korean coast guard vessels conducted their first joint drill off Japan's coast, aimed at strengthening maritime ties in response to China's increased assertiveness in territorial claims. The drill, which involved patrol vesse...

Philippine troops on a warship in the South China Sea held onto their weapons after a close encounter with Chinese coast guard boats at a disputed shoal.

North Korea allegedly fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea. The move drew condemnation from South Korea and Japan amidst heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The launches followed a failed attempt to laun...

China's Coast Guard ships have been in the waters surrounding Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 days, sparking concerns of hostilities between Japan and China.

North Korea announced plans to launch a rocket carrying its second military spy satellite, drawing strong rebukes from South Korea and Japan. The launch, banned under UN resolutions, was disclosed during a trilateral meeting between South Korean Pre...

The Philippines opens a coast guard post in the far north to enhance security amid China's military build-up near Taiwan. The outpost aims to gather maritime data and intelligence to address threats like illicit trade and foreign intrusions.

Taiwan's aerial and naval forces responded to China's military drills as President Lai Ching-te swore in. Taipei's coast guard warned off Chinese vessels amid 'Joint Sword-2024A' war games.

The Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 passengers and two crew members from the tourist ferry boat 'Nerul Paradise' near Mormugao harbour in Goa. The boat faced rough weather conditions and fuel exhaustion on Sunday, with waves over three meters high. De...

The Philippines agrees to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan to counter Chinese pressure in the South China Sea. Tokyo will provide a loan for the vessels to enhance maritime operations of the Philippine Coast Guard. The deal signifies the...