Month: June 2016

  • Delta group ramps up threat

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    New threat for Niger Delta. Our ‘Foreign Partners’ have arrived, Niger Delta Militants to start missiles test in 4 days A consolidated group of militants under the aegis of the […]

  • RIMPAC revealed

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    The world’s largest naval exercise is even bigger for 2016. RIMPAC 2016 will feature 27 countries, including four first-time attendees The 2016 Rim of the Pacific exercises, or RIMPAC, will […]

  • All eyes on Nigeria

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    Control Risks highlights issues in West Africa. Piracy and armed robbery off Nigerian coast at record high: Piracy at sea 21% higher than 2008 peak Piracy incidents off the Nigerian […]

  • Migrants Rescued off Crete

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    Calmer seas means more migrants. Migrant crisis: Rescue under way from capsized boat off Crete About 250 people have been rescued from a migrant boat that has capsized in the […]

  • Egypt takes delivery

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    For Russia with…oh, hang on. Egypt warship: First French-made Mistral ship handed over Egypt has received the first of two advanced warships from France in a deal worth $1bn (£692m). […]

  • S. Korea’s new naval base

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    Country needs to broaden its strategic horizons. A Glimpse into South Korea’s New Naval Base on Jeju Island Euan Graham Four years ago I wrote about South Korea’s strategically far-sighted […]

  • Trilateral patrols in the Sulu Sea

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    Hopes aren’t high. Trilateral patrols in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas: Don’t expect too much Ristian Supriyanto Notoriously described as the ‘terrorist transit triangle’ (T3), the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas have recaptured global attention […]

  • UK coastal security concerns

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    UK border concerns mount. Sea forces farce: Police searching for people smugglers in the Channel sold a £350,000 specialist boat for just £80,000 two years ago By JAMES DUNN FOR […]

  • Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?

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    The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]

  • Indonesia: piracy a myth

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    Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]

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