GoA & Indian Ocean

  • India’s big warship debate

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    Debate over whether big ships are the way forward. INS Kochi And The ‘Big-Warship’ Debate – Analysis By Abhijit Singh* The recent commissioning of the INS Kochi has triggered a […]

  • Coastal security and India

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    Re-sizing of High Risk Area will alleviate some pressure. Coastal security: experts discuss challenges faced by India The increasing threat of Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean, frequent problems faced […]

  • Indian Navy to induct female pilots

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    The navy’s move comes close on the heels of the IAF decision to allow women in combat roles. Navy to induct woman pilots in non-combat roles Manoj K Das KOCHI: […]

  • Tebbut kidnapping back in news

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    Secret MI6 document suggests British government failed to communicate a threat and later ignored an unjust conviction. Exclusive: UK under pressure over Kenya kidnapping Clayton Swisher, Will Jordan A secret […]

  • BMP4 High Risk Area Revision

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    Dryad issues its thoughts on the revised HRA plan. BMP4 High Risk Area Revision – Pragmatic Decision or Dangerous Gamble? Today’s announcement on the geographical reduction of the BMP4 High […]

  • There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy

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    Somaliland quietly going about its business. There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy By Kim Yi Dionne Thanks to “Black Hawk Down” and “Captain Phillips,” Hollywood has permanently etched into […]

  • Italians lied about pirate ransoms

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    Leaked document shows Italy made up story about 2012 rescue of Bruno Pelizzari and Debbie Calitz to hide ransom payment. Italian intelligence lied about hostage rescue to hide ransom payment […]

  • CMF Intercepts Drug Haul

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    Another big score for the CMF. Combined Maritime Forces Intercept Drug Haul Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne, working for the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in the Middle East successfully intercepted […]

  • Egypt’s latest assault ships

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    Can Egypt deploy its new vessels? Egypt’s Acquisition of the Mistral Amphibious Assault Ship: An Operational Analysis Introduction The protracted “What happens to France’s two unwanted Mistrals”saga has seemingly drawn […]

  • Royal Navy’s OPV under construction

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    HMS Trent due to join feet in 2017. Royal Navy begins work on third offshore patrol vessel The U.K. Royal Navy announced Wednesday construction has begun on its third and […]

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