Geopolitics
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China gives Pakistan patrol vessels
China gives Pakistan two patrol vessels ISLAMABAD: Two maritime patrol vessels built in China for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) were commissioned on Saturday in an impressive ceremony in Guangzhou, […]
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Pakistan’s naval ambitions
India and Pakistan continue to rattle sabres at each other. Pakistan’s Naval Transformation: Dangerous Delusions, Soaring Ambitions By Abhijit Singh India’s maritime watchers have had much to talk about lately. […]
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Russia’s act of piracy
Journalist showed how armed Russian pirates steal Ukrainian gas. How Ukraine documented Putin’s piracy in Black Sea The Russian-Ukrainian conflict spreads not only on the ground, but also on the […]
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Libya threatens aid ship
Libya issues threat to aid ship. Haftar forces vow to bomb Canadian aids ship once it arrives in Ganfouda The spokesman of Khalifa Haftar’s forces, Ahmed Al-Mismari, vowed in a […]
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Boat hit by Saudi jets
Coalition forces clamp down on unknown vessels. Saudi jets attack Pakistani boat off Yemen, kill six sailors YEMEN – A Saudi air raid had targeted a boat carrying 12 Pakistani […]
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ICS welcomes EUNAVFOR renewal
Industry body welcomes renewal of naval mission. Extension of EUNAVFOR mandate is necessary and welcome to counter continuing piracy threat The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the extension […]
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New subs for Iran?
A top Iranian Navy commander says the Islamic Republic will soon launch a new domestically-manufactured submarine. Fateh submarine will join Iran Navy fleet soon: Commander “The Fateh (Conqueror) submarine with […]
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Piracy lessons learned
What can the lessons of naval cooperation in countering piracy off Somalia teach us? Lessons in Military Cooperation From Indian Ocean Counter-Piracy Ops By Robert Farley What can the success […]
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US shifts to PH marsec
Relations still tetchy. US refocusing PH aid to maritime security The United States (US) will continue its aid program for the Philippines, but the focus will shift from drug control […]
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EUNAVFOR renewal welcomed
Recent incidents highlight need for presence. Bimco welcomes extension of EU anti-piracy operation off Somalia Shipping association Bimco has welcomed this week’s decision by the EU Council to extend the […]
