Areas of Risk
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Indian Navy aids vessel
Ship chased by unknown skiffs near recent attack site. Indian Navy ship helps vessel from Cyprus in Gulf of Oman New Delhi, Nov 24 An Indian Navy ship has helped […]
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HMS Diamond issues
For once it’s not an engine breakdown Royal Navy destroyer leaves Middle East due to propeller problems By Gareth Corfield A Type 45 destroyer has been recalled to Britain with propeller […]
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Japan plans bigger base
Budgetary restraints mean no build just yet. The Expansion of the Japan Self-Defense Force Base in Djibouti Written by Michael Edward Walsh Last year, Japanese officials revealed that the Japanese Government would […]
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China rebukes Australia
China says it’s none of anyone’s business… Beijing criticises Australia over South China Sea policy China has criticised Australia for making “irresponsible remarks” over the South China Sea in a […]
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Expanded role for MMEA
Expanded role for MMEA. MMEA leads air surveillance coordination in maritime zone: Zahid PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has been appointed the lead agency for the coordination of […]
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Boost for Channel security
New measures to boost security in the English Channel. UK and France sign agreement to enhance maritime security in Channel UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Armed Forces Minister […]
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Suspected pirates transferred
Men captured after series of incidents. 6 suspected Somali pirates transferred to Seychelles for possible trial By: Daniel Laurence Edited by: Betymie Bonnelame (Seychelles News Agency) – Six suspected Somali pirates […]
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ASG men arrested
Men arrested shortly after reports of suspicious approach against fishing vessel. Philippine Navy apprehends six ASG men in Sulu waters By Francis Wakefield The Philippine Navy through the Naval Forces […]
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Nigeria’s weapons woes
Customs regularly intercept shipments. Nigeria: How Shipping Companies Import Illicit Firearms Into Nigeria – Customs Boss By Kingsley Adeniyi The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hameed Ali, has lashed […]
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The Indian Navy’s Plan
Multiple threats in a critical region. The Indian Navy’s Master Defence Plan By Periklis Stampoulis Introduction The South Asian region is dominated by India. Along with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, […]
