Month: July 2015

  • Nigerian piracy causing concern

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    New push for Nigerian Coast Guard. Stakeholders Express Worry Over Spate Of Piracy On Nigerian Waters By NAN Stakeholders on maritime sector on Sunday expressed worry over worsening spate of […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 3

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    Part three of the series looking at the Vietnamese fight against piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P3: All 11 pirates surrender, unhurt After pirates aboard the Zafirah tanker […]

  • Asia’s Lethal Naval Arms Race

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    Regional maritime disputes increase tensions. Asia’s Lethal Naval Arms Race Sheryn Lee Claims that a destabilizing ‘arms race’ is underway in the Asia–Pacific have become commonplace and are supported by reports […]

  • Shanghai terror threat major worry

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    Terror concerns for China. Shanghai terror threat major worry for PLA Navy: Top officer From Sandeep Dahiya  Shanghai, Jul 3 (PTI) Terrorist incidents such as the 2008 Mumbai attack pose a […]

  • Singapore Navy’s new ships

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    Littoral Mission Vessels will eventually replace the existing Fearless-class Patrol Vessels. Singapore Navy launches first of 8 new warships By Loke Kok Fai SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched […]

  • Subs in IOR no threat: China

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    China said that the vessels were part of anti-piracy operations while downplaying the ‘string of pearls’ theory to contain India. Submarine deployment in Indian Ocean no threat to India: China […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 2

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    The second in a series on SE Asia piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P2: An order to open fire Pirates are always dangerous, reckless and willing to do […]

  • PMSC calls for Med HRA

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    Suggests some refugees may be threat to Europe. Call to class the Mediterranean as a High Risk Area SAM CHAMBERS Tallinn: An Estonian security firm has called for the Mediterranean […]

  • Thai Navy to buy Chinese subs

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    Opt to ‘buy local’ despite regional tensions. Thai Navy votes to buy three Chinese submarines worth $1 bn Bangkok: Thailand’s navy has voted in favour of buying three Chinese submarines worth US$1 billion, […]

  • Japan to Join US, India for MALABAR

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    Australia, however, will reportedly be left out. Japan to Join US, India in Military Exercises this Year By Prashanth Parameswaran On June 30, The Indian Express reported that Japan would be participating in […]

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