Exclusive Economic Zone

Japan expressed concern over a Chinese Luyang III-class destroyer's live-fire drills near Okinotori island, conducted during a joint exercise with Russia. The drills occurred within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, prompting warnings about China-Russia military cooperation and potential safety threats to nearby vessels.

Chinese and Russian navy ships conducted joint live-fire drills within Japan’s exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean, as confirmed by Japan’s defence ministry. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi disclosed the drills during an address at the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain.

BrahMos is emerging as India's most sought-after defense export due to its strategic range, which enables coverage of key maritime areas, enhancing Indonesia's capability to secure its Exclusive Economic Zone.

Australia has provided the Philippine coastguard with aerial and underwater drones to enhance monitoring and deterrence in the disputed South China Sea, particularly in areas where Manila faces confrontations with Chinese vessels. The systems aim to gather evidence and bolster capabilities in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

Foreign fleets operating near Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extract up to four times the volume of fish caught by Argentina's national fishing industry, according to a report by the Latin American Foundation for Fisheries Sustainability (FULASP). The report highlights the activity as a major threat to South-West Atlantic fishery resources.

Norway's ban on a missile system for Malaysian warships is delaying Malaysia's naval modernization project, particularly its littoral combat ships (LCS), which are critical for asserting control in the South China Sea. Analysts warn this bottleneck weakens Malaysia's ability to counter encroaching vessels in its exclusive economic zone.