Russia Says Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean After Blast, Two Missing
Two crew members are missing after a Russian state-owned cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion on board.
Russia Says Test Fired Missiles in Eastern Mediterranean Drills
Russia's army said Tuesday it had fired hypersonic missiles during naval and air force drills in the eastern Mediterranean that come as its ally Syria loses ground to Islamist rebels.
Syria Says Israeli Strike Hits Mediterranean Coast
The Syrian defense ministry said an Israeli strike caused damage but no casualties near the Mediterranean coastal city of Baniyas.
Yemen Houthis Threaten to Widen Ship Attacks to Mediterranean
Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened to extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the Mediterranean after months of strikes on vessels in the Red Sea.
US Retrieves Downed Black Hawk in Mediterranean Sea
The US Navy has tracked down and recovered the missing MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in November.
US Searches for Crashed Black Hawk Helicopter in Mediterranean
The US Navy has deployed a support ship to search for a US Army MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter that crashed in the Mediterranean Sea.
UK Deploys Force to East Mediterranean to Back Israel: PM Office
The British government will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, the prime minister's office said.
USS Gerald Ford Departs on First Global Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on May 2 for its first worldwide deployment.
UK, Italy Agree to Reinforce Defense Cooperation at Rome Summit
The UK and Italy have agreed to enhance their defense, particularly in the space and cyber domains, at a summit in Rome.
Putin Sends Hypersonic Missile Ship to Train in Atlantic, Indian Oceans
President Putin presided over the launch of a warship armed with new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training mission to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.
USS George H.W. Bush Transits Strait of Gibraltar
The US Navy’s USS George H.W. Bush has made a transit through the Strait of Gibraltar for the first time after extensive maintenance.
Super Hornet Lost in Sea After Being Blown Off USS Truman
A F/A-18 Super Hornet was blown off the USS Harry S. Truman's deck due to unexpectedly violent weather in the Mediterranean Sea.
Egypt, France Kick Off Military Drills in Mediterranean
Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in the Mediterranean.
Russian Planes Intercepted US Navy Aircraft Over Mediterranean: Pentagon
Three US Navy aircraft were intercepted by Russian planes in an "unprofessional" manner over the Mediterranean Sea last weekend, the Pentagon said.
US Keeps Carrier in Mediterranean Amid Russia Tensions
The US has ordered an aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean in a bid to reassure European allies amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine.
US, Greece Expand Defense Ties Amid Mediterranean Tensions
Greece expanded a defense agreement with the US days after ratifying a separate deal with France in a tacit signal to Turkey following high tensions.
Greece to Acquire Spike Missiles for AH-64D Attack Helicopters
Greece will acquire Israeli-made Spike NLOS missiles to bolster its defense capabilities and military presence in the Aegean and Evros.
Promoting Lasting Stability in Libya
The US can and must do more to promote lasting stability in Libya and the increasingly important Eastern Mediterranean more broadly.
Egypt Unveils New Naval Base on Mediterranean Sea
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday led the inauguration of a new strategic naval base located on the Mediterranean Sea, near the country’s border with Libya.
Israel, Greece Sign Record Defense Deal Worth $1.65 Billion
In “the biggest defense agreement to date” between Israel and Greece, the two Mediterranean countries signed a $1.65 billion defense procurement deal on Sunday.
Greece, France Sign Warplane Deal in Message to Turkey
Greece and France signed a $3 billion warplane deal as part of a burgeoning arms program to counter Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.
Turkey Restarts Hunt for Mediterranean Gas, Reigniting Greek Row
Turkey will redeploy the research ship at the center of an energy row with Greece to the eastern Mediterranean on Monday, a decision slammed by Athens as a "direct threat to peace."
The Mediterranean Powder Keg: US Inaction Leaves NATO Exposed
With the US taking a substantial step back as other countries look to enhance their interests in the Mediterranean, the risk of more deadly confrontations is increasing while NATO is left increasingly exposed.
Greece, Turkey Get Hotline to Avoid Med Clashes: NATO
Greece and Turkey set up a military hotline on Thursday to avoid accidental clashes in the eastern Mediterranean, where they are at loggerheads over energy resources and maritime borders, NATO said.
