Tag: Gulf of Aden

  • Sri Lanka’s naval push

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    SLN looks outward from its TTW. Analysis: Sri Lanka Navy re-invents itself as medium-scale regional force Professor Geoffrey Till, Singapore – IHS Jane’s Navy International Since the 2010 conclusion of […]

  • Clearing the Red Sea Coast

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    Rebels turn to defensive tactics like planting landmines as troops get to within 10km of strategic town of Mocha Yemen government forces advance along western coast Saeed Al Batati Al […]

  • Mauritius gets security boost

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    Capabilities boosted with new vessel. Mauritius commissions patrol vessel, receives two helicopters Mauritius has commissioned into service its new patrol vessel CGS Victory for the National Coast Guard as well […]

  • Djibouti Code broadened

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    Code of Conduct updated to include additional maritime crimes. Regional maritime piracy agreement broadened to cover other illicit maritime activity An international agreement that has been instrumental in repressing piracy […]

  • Yemen: Iranian arms confirmed?

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    More evidence of Iranian involvement in Yemen arms smuggling. Arms Seized Off Coast of Yemen Appear to Have Been Made in Iran By C. J. CHIVERS and ERIC SCHMITT Photographs […]

  • In praise of the LCS

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    Ignore the setbacks, admire the capabilities. Don’t Give Up on the Littoral Combat Ship By LT Kaitlin Smith The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program has been subjected to heavy scrutiny, […]

  • Maritime kidnappings at 10-year high

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    IMB issues stark report. Maritime kidnappings at 10-year high: watchdog The number of maritime kidnappings hit a ten-year high in 2016, with waters off the southern Philippines becoming increasingly dangerous, […]

  • US, Iran face off again

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    Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf Destroyer USS Mahan Fires Warning Shots in Standoff with Iranian Forces By: Sam LaGrone This post has been updated with a statement from U.S. […]

  • Egypt’s new Red Sea patrol

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    Egypt is the only force in the Middle East that owns a highly trained, powerful army ready to confront any challenge, says former officer. Egypt establishes highly-trained special navy forces […]

  • Tackling organised crime

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    Often overlooked crime now gets the spotlight. Organised crime in the fisheries sector starts to get the attention it deserves By Emma Witbooi Governments across the world struggle to cope […]

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