Tag: Maritime Security

  • Foreign Secretary to push for release

    Former AdvantFort security officer still unable to leave India. Ashington pirate-hunter’s bid to come home backed by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond The MP said he would push Indian authorities for […]

  • President Michel meets EUNAVFOR Op Commander

    Seychelles playing a vital anti-piracy role. President Michel meets with EUNAVFOR Operation Commander President James Michel met with Major General Martin Smith, MBE, Operation Commander of the European Union Naval […]

  • Two freed hostages return to hometown

    Prantalay 12 hostages return home. Two freed hostages of Somali pirates return to Buri Ram hometown Buri Ram: –Two Thai fishermen have returned to their hometown after last week’s release […]

  • Govt. clears Avant Garde Maritime Services of wrongdoing

    Company assists PMSCs in region. Govt. clears Rakna Arakshaka Lanka and Avant Garde Maritime Services of any wrongdoing by Saman Indrajith Courtesy Island The government yesterday cleared the names of Rakna […]

  • After Operation ATALANTA

    What will the EU do about piracy in 2017? After Operation ATALANTA Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren of the Swedish Royal Navy, the new Force Commander for the EU’s Op Atalanta […]

  • India keen on naval exports

    Ambitious build projects for the region. India Keen on Naval Exports to Nations in the IOR Government of India, under its Make in India move for indigenous development of defence, […]

  • Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft

    100,000 barrels a day going missing. Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft – Navy The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday that the country is losing about 100, 000 barrels […]

  • Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria

    Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria: From the political protest to a profitable criminal activity Guest Article by Marta Fernández Sebastián, Universidad Complutense de Madrid One of the common points shared […]

  • Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties

    A response to China’s push into the Indian Ocean. Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties From defense sales to joint exercises, Tokyo and New Delhi are expanding the scope of […]

  • US concerned over China tactics

    Territorial disputes raise US eyebrows. US voices concern over China’s ‘dramatic’ tactics in South China Sea New Delhi: The US on Tuesday expressed concern over China’s “provocative” and “dramatic” tactics in […]