Geopolitics

  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew appeal

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    PMSC contractors and crew appeal sentences. U.S. ship crew challenge conviction MOHAMED IMRANULLAH S. Six British nationals, 14 Estonians, three Ukrainians and 12 Indians who were onboard U.S. anti-piracy vessel […]

  • Cutlass Express concludes

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    More than 450 personnel from 18 countries participated. Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 bolsters maritime security By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed The salty sea air whips around as […]

  • Shots fired at N Korea boat

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    Tensions high in wake of missile test. South Korean navy fires warning shots at intruding North Korea boat By Vasudevan Sridharan The South Korean navy has fired warning shots at […]

  • Pirates, terror focus India

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    Threats remain for India. Seaborne terror, piracy key threats to maritime security, PM Modi says VISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged the threat of sea-borne terror and piracy […]

  • China’s advanced CG ships

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    China’s hefty patrol ships. Bigger Is Often Better For The Coast Guard In 2014 China commissioned a new and exceptionally large (4,000 ton) patrol ship for its Coast Guard. That […]

  • Australia’s S. China Sea dilemma

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    Navy faces growing calls to be more assertive, but some analysts advise against provocation. Australia’s dilemma over patrols in South China Sea Jonathan Pearlman Australia is weighing a more assertive […]

  • Pricey upgrade for NZ Navy

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    The cost of upgrading the weapons systems for NZ Navy frigates will match their initial purchase price 20 years ago. Navy frigates’ upgrade to cost $440m Kate Pereyra Garcia HMNZS […]

  • India hosts fleet review

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    India shows off its naval power. 52 countries take part in IFR – India’s biggest military exercise ever SUHAS MUNSHI The second International Fleet Review, which started on Thursday, is […]

  • India, Thailand discuss marsec

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    Other issues included strengthening ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security. Maritime security, trade routes on agenda at India-Thai meet Written by Maneesh Chhibber In a major initiative, India today discussed with […]

  • USA and Indo fight IUU fishing

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    A new strategic partnership to improve marine law enforcement and combat illegal fishing in Indonesia builds on existing progress. Indonesia and US join forces to police the seas Johnny Langenheim […]

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