Tag: maritime domain awareness
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Ireland Plans Large-Scale Undersea Trackers to Detect Submarines Off Its Coast
Overview of the plan Ireland is moving toward deploying a large number of undersea trackers designed to monitor submarine activity in waters off the island’s coast. The initiative, described by government sources as a significant step in maritime domain awareness, would involve releasing devices from military aircraft into strategic sea areas. The goal is to…
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Ireland Moves to Deploy Undersea Trackers to Detect Submarine Threats
Ireland Advances Maritime Security with Undersea Trackers In a bid to strengthen its maritime domain awareness, Ireland is planning to deploy a large number of underwater tracking devices. The strategy, described by government sources as a key element of national defense, envisions dropping dozens of low-profile sensors from military aircraft into the waters off the…
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Ireland Expands Maritime Watch with New Undersea Trackers to Detect Russian Submarines
Raising Maritime Domain Awareness In a bid to bolster national security and safeguard its surrounding waters, Ireland is moving forward with a plan to deploy a large number of undersea tracking devices. The initiative aims to enhance maritime domain awareness by providing real-time data on submarine activity in waters off the Irish coast. While details…
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Philippines should shore up ASEAN’s undersea security
Why undersea security matters for ASEAN As the Philippines assumes ASEAN chair duties under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” the focus extends beyond surface-level diplomacy to the critical domain beneath the waves. Undersea security—ranging from submarine cables and maritime chokepoints to sovereign rights in exclusive economic zones—directly affects regional stability, economic resilience, and strategic…
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Shoring Up ASEAN’s Undersea Security: The Philippines’ pivotal role
Introduction: A pivotal moment for ASEAN maritime security The Indo-Pacific’s maritime domain is the backbone of regional security and prosperity. With the Philippines taking the helm of ASEAN in November 2025 under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” there is a timely opportunity to elevate a collective focus on undersea security. The seas around Southeast…
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Int’l Cooperation Vital in Addressing Maritime Challenges: DFA Chief
Why International Cooperation Matters for Maritime Security Maritime domains cover vast ocean spaces where goods, people, and energy traverse daily. As pressures on oceans grow—from piracy and illicit trafficking to overfishing and polluting practices—no single country can secure these waters alone. DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored that international cooperation is essential to raise maritime…
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Cooperation Vital to Address Maritime Security, Resources
Global cooperation to strengthen maritime domain awareness International cooperation is essential for improving maritime domain awareness, a critical step in safeguarding sea lanes, fisheries, and coastal communities. In remarks that highlighted ongoing challenges, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored that no single nation can effectively secure its maritime interests in isolation.…
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International Cooperation Vital to Address Maritime Challenges, DFA Chief Says
International Cooperation at the Core of Maritime Security In a recent address, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the essential role of international cooperation in strengthening maritime domain awareness. She noted that persistent challenges in maritime security, as well as in the management of marine resources and infrastructure, demand coordinated…