Month: November 2012
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Nigeria’s Corrupt Oil Market
Corruption did not begin with President Goodluck Jonathan’s government. But, at the current rate, corruption would kill Nigeria on his watch. By a number of credible accounts, more than $500 […]
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Pakistan to Release 15 Indian Fishermen
Pakistan will free 15 Indian fishermen, who were arrested on charges of violating the country‘s maritime boundary,on Monday, officials said on Saturday. The fishermen, some of whom had completed their […]
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In Asia, C4ISR Market is Growing
TAIPEI — Maritime territorial disputes and security problems have caused the Asian market for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) to continue expanding. China’s aggressive behavior in the East China and […]
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Huge section of HMS QE leaves shipyard
The largest section of future carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is now complete and on its way to join the rest of the ship. This gigantic segment – officially known as […]
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Drop in Somali Piracy
Over the last three months we have noticed a drop in Somali pirates’ attacks. So we should be thinking again about the nature of the Somali pirate threat and what […]
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Piracy will swell again if not policed
South Africa will send anti-piracy patrols to the waters off Mozambique and Tanzania this month, a senior navy official said on Thursday, while warning of a resurgence in attacks if […]
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Piracy Fight: No letting up from Navy
Cape Town – South Africa will send anti-piracy patrols to the waters off Mozambique and Tanzania this month, a senior navy official said on Thursday, while warning of a resurgence […]
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Security Council Extends AU Mission
The Security Council this morning reauthorized the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to maintain its deployment for four months, until 7 March 2013, while deciding to expand the United […]
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Happy Birthday, Marine Corps!
November 10th marks the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Here’s a brief history of their founding, from the USMC History Division web site: On November 10, 1775, the […]
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S. America maritime security business up
Maritime security concerns are fueling a rise in the marketing and sales of equipment and services that feed into the growing procurement business with Central and South American navies and […]
