Naval warfare stands on the brink of transformation as emerging technologies propel maritime forces into an era of unprecedented autonomy, speed, and precision. From swarms of AI-driven drones to hypersonic missiles and laser defences, these innovations promise to redefine sea battles, making traditional fleets relics of the past. As global tensions simmer in key waterways, […]
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Watchdog calls on EU to save sea migrants as bloc emphasizes control of borders
A European rights watchdog said on Tuesday that the European Union was violating international law with its increasingly restrictive stance on migration and should step up sea rescues — an element that is not part of the bloc’s new five-year action plan. The EU has become tougher on immigration since a 2015 spike in Mediterranean […]
North Korea fires several short-range projectiles into sea
North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang’s growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament. The South initially reported a single missile […]