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Turkish ship Mavi Marmara, carrying pro-Palestinian activists to take part of a humanitarian convoy, leaves from Sarayburnu port in Istanbul, Turkey May 22, 2010.

Intel: Unclear how big a threat next Turkey flotilla is

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

Iranian warships are seen during a joint naval exercise with Russian navy in the Indian Ocean, Iran February 16, 2021. Picture taken February 16, 2021.

Iran unveils new destroyer warship amid maritime tensions

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG-69), deployed to the US 7th Fleet area of operations, conducts underway operations, at an undisclosed location in South China Sea, in this handout picture released on April 10, 2023.

US Navy ship shoots down drone from Yemen, officials say

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) fires a Standard Missile (SM) 2 to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023.

Iran-backed Houthis shoot down US drone near Yemen

By REUTERS

Israeli Navy Sa'ar 6-class corvette warship fires at a target in Gaza, during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from an unspecified location October 14, 2023 in this still image from handout video.

'Post' observes IDF naval bombardment of Hamas in Gaza City

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

Israeli forces are seen operating in the Gaza Strip on November 7, 2023

IDF takes over Hamas military stronghold in northern Gaza

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

Cutting-edge Israeli warship used for first time in Gaza attack

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

People stand onboard the American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the North Sea off Denmark, May 22, 2023.

The US naval support for Israel is strategically and symbolically necessary - editorial

By JPOST EDITORIAL

Two Iranian warships Khark (back) and Sabalan (front) are docked in Port Sudan Sepember 20, 2013

Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean.

China, Saudi Arabia to hold joint 'Blue Sword' naval drill next month

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

THE GABRIEL missiles which caused the sinking of the enemy’s boats during the Battle of Latakia are still a part of the naval commando missile boat unit’s insignia, the writer notes.

The Battle of Latakia: When Israel became self-sufficient in naval combat - opinion

By BOAZ LEVY

Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Vice-Admiral Viktor Sokolov salutes during a send-off ceremony for reservists drafted during partial mobilisation, in Sevastopol, Crimea September 27, 2022.

Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander killed, no comment by Moscow

By REUTERS

American and Egyptian paratroopers are air-dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during exercise Bright Star 2007

Egypt launches massive ‘Bright Star’ military drill with 30 countries

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan's (LHD-5) Weapons Department Sailors assemble a missile, while under the command and control of Task Force 51/5 on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Extra US forces to remain in Persian Gulf as long as needed - Pentagon

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Peruvian village horrified by attacks from 'giant yellow-eyed aliens'

By Walla!

Russian Navy's patrol ship Bykov class corvette Dmitry Rogachev sails in Bosphorus, on its way to the Black Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey February 16, 2022 (Illustrative).

Russian warplane destroys Ukrainian spy boat in Black Sea

By REUTERS

The USS Zumwalt.

US Navy destroyer to be fitted with hypersonic missiles

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Joint Coordination Centre officials sail through cargo ship Mehmet Bey as she waits to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022

Turkey: We warned Russia over cargo ship incident in Black Sea

By REUTERS