GoA & Indian Ocean
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Keeping pirates at bay
Training and capacity building pays off. UN says anti-piracy fund has boosted maritime security in Somalia The UN counter-piracy fund that has been in existence since 2011 has boosted maritime […]
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Pakistan Navy in Red Sea
And why not? Pretty quiet in the region right now…! Pakistan deploys its first ever Navy Ship in Gulf of Aden Southern Red Sea Region Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF […]
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IRGC, Navy link up
Iran presenting a united front. Iran’s Navy, IRGC Navy to improve mutual interactions In a bid to enhance cooperation and interaction between Iranian maritime forces, Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral […]
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Joint military drills in Red Sea
Drills aim at confronting terrorism, naval security threats, as well as exchanging training expertise Egypt, France carry out joint military drills in Red Sea Egypt and France conducted starting Friday […]
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Hodeida offensive continues
Hopes for peace talks. Thousands flee key Yemeni port city as Hodeida offensive continues By Ali Al Mujahed and Sudarsan Raghavan SANAA, Yemen — Thousands of civilians continue to flee the strategic port city […]
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Pakistan buys new warships
Two to be built in Turkey, two in Pakistan. Pak Navy signs contract for acquisition of 4 warships from Turkey ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has signed a contract for acquisition of […]
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Iran threatens Hormuz
An old doomsday scenario has been revived again by Iranian officials. Iran Threatens To Close Crucial Oil Chokepoint Iranian president Rouhani stated on Tuesday in Bern, Switzerland that his country could block […]
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IRGC designated as terrorists?
Could raise the temperature for the US Navy. Trump administration debating ‘terrorist’ label for arm of Iran’s military By Jenna McLaughlin and Elise Labott Washington (CNN)The Trump administration is weighing whether to label […]
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Sea-based drug smuggling
Drug smuggling in the Indian Ocean. How Sea-Based Drug Trade Undermines Democracy The east African coast plays an increasingly significant role in the global heroin trade. Heroin is shipped from […]
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Hodeidah on hold
Hopes talks will achieve something. Saudi-led coalition announces pause in Yemen offensive to let UN negotiate with Houthi rebels The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday it had halted its […]
