Maritime Powers
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Maritime Dispute
China has dispatched two of its maritime security vessels to patrol the waters off disputed islands in the Pacific Ocean. Japan, which has administrative control over the uninhabited islands, has […]
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Enhanced Cooperation
In a joint statement released following a meeting in Washington, the United States and the Philippines reaffirmed their common interest in maintaining freedom of navigation through collaboration. U.S., Philippines agree to enhance […]
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Tackling Pirates Onshore
In line with European decisions, the Netherlands will intensify its anti-piracy policy off the Somali coast. The EU hopes to get a grip on the problem by tackling pirate munity […]
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Saharan Express 2012
Ten ships from 12 host nations kicked-off Saharan Express 2012, a multinational exercise in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS), at the pre-sail conference in Dakar. Maritime Security a Team […]
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Joint Naval Exercises
As part of an effort to strengthen maritime security cooperation, the Maldivian and Indian Coast Guards along with the Sri Lankan Navy are holding a joint naval exercise off the coast of […]
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China-Russia Cooperation
Highlighting warming ties between their militaries and growing cooperation in international affairs, former Cold War rivals for leadership of the communist world China and Russia launched a joint naval exercise […]
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Cinderella Service
India’s Navy has for too long been neglected when money has been allocated. The latest defense budget suggests that may be starting to change. India Eyes its Cinderella Service By […]
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Fight Them on the Beaches
The German government has given the green light to the extension of the European Union’s anti-piracy operation off the Horn of Africa. Warships and helicopters are to be permitted to […]
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Tensions in South China Sea
China sends patrol ship to protect interests in territorial waters. The move underscores Beijing’s determination to protect its maritime interests in response to Manila’s refusal to withdraw ships from ‘Chinese […]
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Marines to Battle Pirates
This month the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force began training at Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego with Special Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, […]
