GoA & Indian Ocean
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Iranian warning before naval drill
Warning won’t please Western naval forces in region. Iran sends warning to foreigners ahead of holding naval drill By Umid Niayesh – Trend: Iran’s navy commander has warned “foreign” naval […]
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UK builds new M.E. base
New base for anti-piracy and maritime counter-terror ops. UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base Britain is to establish its first permanent military base in the Middle East […]
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China helps fight piracy off Somalia
International naval forces still suppressing piracy in region. China helps fight piracy off Somalia A senior US State Department official praised China’s efforts in global counterpiracy in the waters off […]
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Iran Navy to deploy in Atlantic
Iranian Navy continues to plan expansion of patrols. Commander: Iranian Navy Plans to Deploy in Atlantic Ocean Soon Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced the country’s plans to […]
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Chinese subs worry India
Indian Ocean region sees increased Chinese presence. China’s Indian Ocean Submarines Worry India China has increased its submarine presence in the Indian Ocean, worrying many neighboring countries and leaving India […]
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The ransom riddle
We’re banning paying ransoms to terrorists – but what about pirates? By Ioannis Chapsos The UK home secretary, Theresa May, has introduced the new Counter-terrorism and Security Bill, which will be considered […]
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France must pay pirates damages
You couldn’t make it up… Court tells France to pay damages to Somali pirates The European Court of Human Rights says France violated the rights of Somali pirates who had […]
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Indian Navy developing outpost
Continued enhancement of maritime security. Lakshadweep Being Developed As Strategic Outpost for Navy Navy is planning to develop infrastructure at Lakshadweep Islands which is being made a strategic outpost, Flag […]
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PLA Navy on anti-piracy duties
PLA Navy on anti-piracy duties. Chinese warships on their way to patrol for Somali pirates The nineteenth Chinese naval anti-piracy task group has departed China for the Gulf of Aden […]
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PMSCs forced to adapt
Falling demand sees a cut-throat market. Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy (Reuters) – Cash-strapped maritime security firms are being forced to use fewer costly elite […]
