![Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law? Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51498208189_SydneyHarbourinAu.jpg)
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71499700271_BayOfBengal.jpg)
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
At least 15 Indian crew members were on board the MV Lila Norfolk, which was hijacked near Somalia's coast.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Venezuela mobilises 5,600 troops after Britain sends warship to Guyana amid territorial dispute Venezuela mobilises 5,600 troops after Britain sends warship to Guyana amid territorial dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704081121_NicolasMaduro.jpg)
Venezuela mobilises 5,600 troops after Britain sends warship to Guyana amid territorial dispute
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the mobilisation of more than 5,600 troops in response to the deployment of a British warship to the coast of Guyana
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41485231858_Philippineflag.jpg)
Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission
The regular resupply missions support Philippines' troops stationed in an intentionally grounded dilapidated warship on Second Thomas Shoal.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![North Korea's Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin North Korea's Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692606151_KimJongUn.jpg)
North Korea's Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin
Kim Jong Un visited a navy fleet stationed on the east coast to oversee the test aboard a warship
Mon Aug 21 2023
![China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691553178_Chinesemilitary.jpg)
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![China repeats call for Philippines to remove grounded warship China repeats call for Philippines to remove grounded warship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691466878_WATERCANNON.jpg)
China repeats call for Philippines to remove grounded warship
China urges the Philippine side to immediately remove the warship from Second Thomas Shoal and restore it to its unoccupied state.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681973592_GreaterJakartaarea.jpg)
Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus
Indonesia's transport ministry has predicted up to 123 million people will travel for Eid this year.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681724349_ArleighBurke.jpg)
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games
The ship's transit demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the US Navy said.
Mon Apr 17 2023
![Search continues for remaining seven sailors from sunken Thai warship Search continues for remaining seven sailors from sunken Thai warship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672131529_RoyalThaiNavy.jpg)
Search continues for remaining seven sailors from sunken Thai warship
Thai Navy continues the search for another seven missing sailors after the HTMS Sukhothai sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises to 21 Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises to 21](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672129956_RoyalThaiNavy.jpg)
Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises to 21
Two more bodies have been recovered from the waters after a Thai warship sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Tue Dec 27 2022
![Days after warship sinks, 11 Thai sailors still missing Days after warship sinks, 11 Thai sailors still missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672003502_Thaisailors.jpg)
Days after warship sinks, 11 Thai sailors still missing
The Thai Navy on Monday said its 11 sailors are yet missing after a warship sank nine days ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
Mon Dec 26 2022
![Search continues for 17 missing Thai sailors Search continues for 17 missing Thai sailors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671951521_pelayar.jpg)
Search continues for 17 missing Thai sailors
The Thai rescue team has continued the search operation for another 17 missing sailors and marines after their warship sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand last Sunday night.
Sun Dec 25 2022
![Thailand races to find missing marines after navy vessel capsizes Thailand races to find missing marines after navy vessel capsizes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671522531_THAILAND.jpg)
Thailand races to find missing marines after navy vessel capsizes
The boat was carrying 105 military personnel, of whom 75 were rescued but dozens more had to abandon ship in rafts and wearing life jackets.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Thai navy hunts for 33 missing marines after warship sinks Thai navy hunts for 33 missing marines after warship sinks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671440814_thainavy.jpg)
Thai navy hunts for 33 missing marines after warship sinks
An overnight rescue mission in bad weather secured 73 of the 106 people aboard, the navy said, with the remaining 33 forced to abandon ship.
Mon Dec 19 2022