Maritime Security

Strait patrols, piracy, and freedom-of-navigation operations.

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June 21, 2026

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; Trump Demands US Tolls Within 60 Days

Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. President Trump responded by threatening to impose US tolls on the waterway unless a final deal is reached in two months.

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June 19, 2026

Chinese Academy of Sciences Launches Low-Altitude Hypersonic Flight Program for Radar-Evading Sea-Skimming Missiles

The Chinese Academy of Sciences launched a research program on June 15 to study low-altitude hypersonic flight technology, potentially enabling sea-skimming missiles faster than Mach 5 that could evade radar.

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