Maritime Powers
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Seychelles Shows Off Naval Power
Seychelles flexes its naval muscles. Seychelles shows off naval power in first-ever naval fleet review (Seychelles News Agency) – Nine vessels of the Seychelles Coast Guard; four patrol ships and […]
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China, NATO Hold Anti-Piracy Drills
Exercises mark historic first for NATO and PLA Navy. China, NATO Hold First Joint Anti-Piracy Drills in Gulf of Aden Chinese and NATO naval forces held joint anti-piracy drills in the […]
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China in Djibouti talks
China’s foothold in region to expand. China military in talks for logistics ‘facilities’ in Djibouti China’s military is in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics […]
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Indo Navy warning for S. China Sea
Suggests Indonesian Navy needs to remain alert in case of “spillover”. Navy Warns of Potential Conflicts in South China Sea The condition in South China Sea is heating up and […]
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U.S. raises military aid to Philippines
China has overlapping claims with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei in the South China Sea. U.S. raises military aid to Philippines amid sea tension with China The United […]
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China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran
Iran frequently reports ‘battles’ with pirates. China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran China and many other nations have requested Iran to train their marine and commando task forces for anti-piracy […]
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Nigeria, Japan Boost Military Cooperation
Nigeria and Japan have started plans to boost military cooperation with the aim of improving security in both nations. Nigeria, Japan To Boost Military Cooperation The military cooperation plan […]
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Terror risk to Channel ferries
Government sources admit they are concerned about security at ferry ports over fears that terrorists – thwarted by tightened airport security – will switch attention to shipping. Channel ferries at […]
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US to sell maritime weapons to Vietnam
US to help Vietnam boost maritime security. US lifts ban on maritime lethal weapon sales to Vietnam The United States has removed its embargo on the sale of maritime lethal […]
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Unmanned Warrior discussions underway
Royal Navy is staging its first ‘robot wars’ next autumn. Unmanned Warrior discussions underway Representatives from more than 40 research and defence companies met to discuss how unmanned systems can […]
