U.S. Military Drill in East China Sea

U.S. carrier strike group led by USS Theodore Roosevelt holds drill with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and China's naval ambitions.

Iran's naval and regional military ambitions

Iran's top naval commander outlined Iran's goal to become a regional military power and confront Israel. The discussion with Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has larger implications for Iran's regional strategy and its stance on Israel.

Ukraine sinks Russian patrol ship in Black Sea

Ukraine claims to have sunk a Russian patrol ship off the coast of occupied Crimea, dealing a blow to Kremlin's naval power in the Black Sea.

Ukraine sinks Russian patrol ship near Crimea

Ukraine claims to have sunk a Russian patrol ship near Crimea, using high-tech sea drones, dealing another blow to Russia's naval power. The ship was reportedly carrying cruise missiles and around 60 crew members. Ukraine has been successful in targeting Russian vessels despite setbacks on the ground.