Warships News

As if the 80,000 dead in Syria are not the result of a war, Israel warns Russia that shipping missiles to Assad could result in war in the region. Meanwhile, Russia has sent at least 12 warships into the Mediterranean to protect its assets in Tartous.

The U.S. Pentagon is moving two warships off the coast of Libya, the USS Laboon destroyer off the coast of Libya, followed by the USS McFaul within days. The move is due to the attack in Benghazi that killed four people, one the U.S. Ambassador.

In early July 2012, Russian warships conduct maneuvers near Syria while its Tu-95 BEAR H nuclear-capable bombers were intercepted near America's west coast region. This action was the second U.S. air defense zone intrusion in recent weeks.

Toxic formaldehyde vapors were found in the engine rooms of a German warship, ahead of an official visit by German politicians. As the cause is investigated, German engineers are required to wear protective gas marks.

Iran, Russia, and China plan to hold mass military exercises in Syria. Iran will unveil several home-made destroyers and missile Frigates soon, and Iran threatens to break off nuclear discussions if the West does not lift oil sanctions.

During his political campaign, Putin says he will spend billions to build up Russia’s military as a safeguard against the current international uncertainty. This one issue appears to find agreement among all Russians.

Israel has viewed with "gravity" the dispatch of two Iranian warships to the Mediterranean. Iran says the dispatch is "routine". The warships are expected to pass through the Suez Canal.

Israeli warships move into the Red Sea in preparations for an attack against Iranian nuclear facilities. The action is publicized by Israel as a "message to Iran."

In another saber-rattling episode Iran has just sent six warships into international waters. This follows the country test-firing a missile with a range of 1,200 miles. These incidences reflect Iran's continuing posture of defiance, experts say.

Japan has authorized its military to destroy any debris which may fall on its territory from the controversial North Korean missile launch scheduled for early next month.