Maritime Powers
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CMF drugs seizures a success
Operation scores huge success in drug seizures. Nearly 2 tons of narcotics seized under CTF150 Operation Southern Surge In the last two months, the French-UK led Combined Task Force (CTF) […]
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Food and maritime choke points
Food and energy security focusing minds. GCC exposed to food security risks from maritime choke points Josh Wood BEIRUT // The countries of the Middle East are among those most […]
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Explosion off Somalia
Incident unconfirmed by military in region. Explosion heard from ship off the coast of Somalia, official says A huge explosion was heard from a ship off the coast of Somalia’s […]
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Why be a pirate?
What are the key piracy drivers? Why be a pirate? Understanding motivations for piracy Zamzam Tatu, M&C Saatchi World Services, Kenya Following primary research recently conducted at Montagne Posse Prison, Seychelles, […]
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Drones for Indian Navy
Deal with US will bolster Navy’s arsenal. Guardian drones to act as force multipliers for Indian Navy WASHINGTON: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the US has cleared the […]
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On the trail of the ghost ships
On the trail of the ghost ships Timothy Compston discovers that more and more ships are turning off their AIS (Automatic Identification System) or even switching their identities completely to […]
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US Navy boost in Asia-Pacific
A second supercarrier has entered the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet area of operations. 2nd US Navy Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Asia Pacific By Franz-Stefan Gady The nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, […]
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MMEA will meet threats
New MMEA boss discusses readiness. Maritime agency capable of meeting threats, says new chief By Jonathan Edward Newly appointed Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director-general Admiral Datuk Indera Zulkifli Abu Bakar […]
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End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
Could the US Navy’s littoral combat ships lend a hand? End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden By Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, US Navy (Retired) Steaming off the coast of […]
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Containerised missile launched
Long-range weapons the size and shape of shipping containers can turn almost any ship quickly into an impromptu missile boat. Israel Just Launched A Containerized Ballistic Missile From The Deck […]
