Forumul Securitatii Maritime

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MS DAILY BRIEF – MAY 13 th, 2025

Contents

Breaking news: Hamas releases last American-Israeli hostage, Idan Alexander | TBN Israel 1

Setback for Europe after Trump insists Ukraine start peace talks with Russia ‘immediately’ 1

Update on the war in Ukraine: Next stop, Istanbul, after Trump messed up the ceasefire choreography. 3

France ridicules Russia’s false claims about drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer 4

UN body holds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17, prompting calls for compensation. 5

Hamas releases last surviving American citizen held in Gaza in a move Trump calls ‘a step of good faith’ 7

Netanyahu must now work to secure US support as Trump grows weary of Israel’s war in Gaza. 9

‘Simply illegal’: leading Democrats push to condemn Trump’s plan to accept Qatar jet 11

India has only ‘suspended’ military action against Pakistan, says Modi 12

Brazilian president seeks “indestructible” ties with China amid trade war with Trump 13

One year after bloody riots, New Caledonia’s president promises to address the issue of independence. 15

Pentagon considers moving Greenland to US Northern Command, raising concerns about Trump’s ambitions for the territory. 17

What competitive strategies could the UK develop to gain an asymmetric advantage over its adversaries?. 18

Is the Two Oceans Navy Act of 2025 finally here?. 23

Unmanned boat strikes commercial vessel off Iran. 26

The weakness of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean becomes clear – 11 May 2025 27

Despite the Houthi truce, Diego Garcia remains busy – 11 May 2025. 28

Mines could protect Taiwan from China — if they are installed quickly enough. 29

Admiral says India is ready to attack Karachi port 31

Canada marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. 32

NVL christens fourth K130 Batch-II corvette for German Navy. 33

France kicks off POLARIS 25 – the French Navy’s largest exercise. 34

US special operations track unmanned missile ships after alleged Ukrainian attack. 37

Tougher, faster, smarter: Pentagon special operations official on the SOF of ‘tomorrow’ 38

How big does a naval drone need to be to carry four AIM-9 missiles and a 12.7 mm machine gun – 12 May 2025. 40

Did India bomb Pakistan’s nuclear facility at Kirana Hills? Social media is abuzz with claims after a nuclear emergency aircraft flies over Pakistan – 12 May 2025. 41

Indian Navy receives “quietest ship” to track submarines in shallow seas – 12 May 2025 44

Breaking news: Hamas releases last American-Israeli hostage, Idan Alexander | TBN Israel

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