Tag: Gulf of Oman

From customer to sanctioned ‘proliferator,’ drones extend Iran’s reach

Defense April 19, 2024

Days after Iran’s unprecedented and largely unsuccessful bombarding of Israel, the U.S. and U.K. levied additional sanctions on the regime’s manufacturers and sources of...

Mideast waters challenge unmanned vessels, says US Navy leader

Defense January 29, 2024

US unveils international force to defend Red Sea. Here’s what we know.

Defense December 19, 2023

Israeli Vessel’s Capture Reignites Fears Over Mideast Shipping

Supply Chain & Logistics November 21, 2023

Who will defend critical space infrastructure if not the Space Force?

DefenseJuly 19, 2023

Recently, the U.S. Navy thwarted Iranian Navy attempts at seizing a few merchant tankers in the Gulf of Oman. During one incident, the U.S....

Oil Tanker Seized by Iran Had Indian Crew, Says Operator

Supply Chain & LogisticsApril 29, 2023

An oil tanker seized by Iran April 27 was carrying Kuwaiti crude and had a crew of 24 Indians, according to the operator.The U.S....

Downing of MQ-9 Reaper is latest US drone lost in contested zone

DefenseMarch 15, 2023

WASHINGTON — An American intelligence drone splashed into international waters this week, after Russian fighter jets intercepted, harassed and ultimately careened into it over...