Tag: maritime crime

  • Malaysia Cuts Military Budget

    Premier announces cut of over two percent for next year. Malaysia Cuts Military Budget for 2016 Amid Economic Woes By Prashanth Parameswaran Malaysia has cut its defense budget by over […]

  • India, Sri Lanka navies exercise

    SLINEX kicks off today. Indian ships enter Trincomalee for joint exercise with Lanka Chennai , Oct 27: Notwithstanding the oft-repeated arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, […]

  • China and the S China Sea

    A softly, softly approach to policing. No Guns as China’s Coast Guard Chases Boats in South China Sea By David Tweed Armed with little more than flashing lights, loud hailers […]

  • Bogus piracy reports common in Malacca Strait

    Navy claims many reports are fake. Navy: Bogus piracy reports common in Malacca Strait Nani Afrida The Indonesian Navy is frequently confronted with bogus piracy reports in the Malacca Strait, […]

  • India needs to be more aggressive

    New maritime strategy document has been prepared by the Indian Navy. India needs to be more aggressive in defending its territory, says Defence Min Parrikar New Delhi: India needs to […]

  • Reapers Go To Sea

    Eyes in the sky. Naval Air: Reapers Go To Sea The American firm that makes the 1.1 ton Predator and 4.7 ton Reaper UAVs is developing a maritime patrol kit […]

  • World’s navies rattle sabres

    Increase in number of large scale exercises globally. Unusual Level of Naval Power on Display the World Over By Christopher P. Cavas WASHINGTON — For many years, it’s been fashionable […]

  • New assets for MMEA?

    Increased budget allows MMEA to improve operations. Now things can be smooth sailing, says MMEA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Vice-Admiral Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar lauded […]

  • Kenya, Somalia dispute at UN

    Oil and gas finds see boundary squabble. Kenya Submits Data Evidence to UN Over Sea Boundary Dispute With Somalia By Aggrey Mutambo Kenya has presented to the UN evidence of […]

  • Italy determined to resolve marines case

    Pinotti says Hamburg tribunal decision ‘an important step’. Italy determined to resolve marines case – defence minister Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said on Thursday that Italy was determined to pursue […]