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North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from country’s new naval destroyer.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of “strategic cruise missiles” from a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer before the vessel’s official commissioning, according to state media.

Kim supervised the launch of sea-to-surface missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon on Wednesday, assessing the test as a “core” element of the new warship’s capabilities, which he described as a “new symbol of sea defence” for his country.

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A war threat and a chance: Turkey and Greece face hard decisions

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Any compromise would carry significant political costs at home, prompting caution on both sides

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[Photo by TUR Presidency/ Murat Kula/Anadolu via Getty Images]

The leaders of Greece and Turkey are set to meet in Ankara on Wednesday to try to ease tensions, as Ankara’s war threat against an EU member state continues to block its participation in Europe’s defence architecture and broader EU alignment.

The talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakisare are expected to focus on lower-stakes issues such as migration, with long-standing disputes – notably over maritime borders – deferred.

Still, Turkey’s casus belli against Greece is likely to surface. Ankara considers it a cause for war if Greece extends its territorial waters in the Aegean from six to

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Davie and Helsinki Shipyard Ink Contract for Five More USCG Arctic Cutters

 

The Maritime Executive

 

Davie Defense and Helsinki Shipyard were awarded a contract for five Arctic Security Cutters (USCG)

Published Feb 11, 2026 1:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

 

The U.S. Coast Guard completed the second tranche of its shipbuilding effort for the new Arctic Security Cutter program, awarding a contract to the U.S.-based subsidiary of Davie for five additional cutters. The order comes almost two months after the U.S. Coast Guard completed a similar order for six Arctic Security Cutters with Bollinger and Rauma Yards in Finland. 

Davie’s Helsinki Shipyard in Finland will lead the project, starting work on the first two vessels and providing the design and expertise for the cutters. No details were offered on the specifics of

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Tensión en el mar Oriental: Japón confiscó un buque chino y arrestó a su capitán tras desobedecer una orden de inspección

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El procedimiento fue llevado a cabo por la agencia pesquera japonesa durante tareas regulares de control en aguas bajo jurisdicción nacional

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Tensión en el mar Oriental: Japón confiscó un barco chino y arrestó a su capitán tras desobedecer una orden de inspección

Japón incautó un buque pesquero del régimen chino y arrestó a su capitán luego de que la embarcación desobedeciera una orden de inspección y huyera dentro de la zona económica exclusiva japonesa, en un nuevo incidente que agrava la ya deteriorada relación entre Tokio y Beijing.

La Agencia de Pesca de Japón informó que el hecho ocurrió dentro de la zona

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2026-001-Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman-Iranian Illegal Boarding / Detention / Seizure

 

 

 

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2. Issue: Commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman have long been at risk of being hailed, queried, boarded, detained, or seized by Iranian forces. Iranian forces have historically utilized small boats and helicopters during boarding operations and have attempted to force commercial vessels into Iranian territorial waters, including as recently as February 3, 2026.

The U.S. government is continually assessing the maritime security situation in the region to identify and differentiate threats and safeguard freedom of navigation, ensure the free flow of commerce, and protect U.S. vessels, personnel, and interests.

3. Guidance:  If hailed by Iranian forces, U.S.-flagged commercial vessels should provide vessel name and flag state and affirm that they are proceeding in accordance with

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