‘Hybrid’ Naval Warfare and Its Intended Legal Implications?
Journal: T.M.C. Asser Press eBooks
Year: 2026

The increasing sabotage and unfriendly, illegal or even terrorist activities against vessels or port facilities in marine areas have occasioned intensive discourse on ‘hybrid’ naval warfare. Using all possible means—not only weapons—in an armed conflict to damage an enemy’s interests has long been considered an option in any war. However, the current use of the expression ‘hybrid warfare’ denotes methods and means that have become more available due to recent technological developments. As regar