Month: September 2014
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The Portunus Concept
By Hank Glauser Principal Investigator, Global Security, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory The mission of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is to strengthen United States’ security through development and application […]
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S. Korea to extend deployment
Anti-piracy mission likely to be extended by 12 months. South Korean Navy Will Likely Extend Deployment in Gulf of Aden MOSCOW, September 30 (RIA Novosti) – South Korean troops will […]
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Iran to Stage Massive Naval Drills
Iranian Navy continues its charm offensive… Commander: Iran to Stage Massive Naval Drills in Winter Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that the Navy plans to hold naval […]
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Gulf of Aden risk downgraded
Reduction in pirate activity leads to pay cut. Hazard pay for seafarers passing by Gulf of Aden limited as risk status downgraded By: Veronica Uy MANILA – Hazard pay for seafarers […]
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China’s ships perfect for Russia
Possible new build deals ahead? China’s warships perfect fit for Russian navy, says magazine The August issue of Russia’s National Defense Magazine has advised the country to buy warships from […]
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Indonesia bolsters defences
Fighter and Apache helicopter bases planned. RI to strengthen defense in South China Sea To increase its military defenses in the South China Sea, the government is preparing to establish […]
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Pakistan arrests 25 Indian fishermen
India and Pakistan regularly arrest each other’s fishermen. Pakistan arrests 25 Indian fishermen Pakistan has arrested 25 Indian fisherman for violating the territorial waters of the country, its maritime security […]
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S.E. Asia looks to PMSCs
Local security companies protecting assets against terror threat. Shipping companies turn to private security as maritime threat rises in Southeast Asia Malaysia’s defence minister, Hishammuddin Hussein, says the country remains […]
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China, Pakistan in joint drills
Follow on visit for PLA Navy after Iranian trip. China and Pakistan begin joint naval exercise After their visit to Iran, the Changchun, a Type 052C guided-missile destroyer, and Changzhou, […]
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PMSCs and the piracy threat
PMSCs looking to move into new markets with their services. Maritime Mercenaries or Innovative Defense? Private Security & The Evolving Piracy Threat John-Clark Levin On Sept. 23, the United States […]