Month: February 2017

  • Aman-2017 kicks off

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    Multinational exercise opens. 36 countries to participate in Pakistan naval exercise Some 36 countries with host Pakistan as the 37th will be taking part in Pakistan Navy’s (PN) four-day joint […]

  • Militant piracy troubles Philippines

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    Manila appeals for help from US or China over hijackings on crucial sea trade route Islamist militant piracy troubles Philippines by: Michael Peel Piracy by Islamist extremists in a crucial south […]

  • Pirate activity increases

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    Pirate activity has increased in the last week. Nigerian Navy Foils Attacks on Two Oil Tankers, Frees 21 Crew Dulue Mbachu The Nigerian navy foiled two pirate attacks on oil […]

  • EUNAVFOR’s Libyan graduates

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    Training programme continues. EUNAVFOR Med graduated the first 89 cadets of Libya’s Coast Guard and Navy by Matteo Meloni The first training course of 89 Libyan cadets of the Coast Guard […]

  • Yemen forces secure Mocha

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    Priority now is on clearing the city of landmines for displaced residents to return. Yemen government forces tighten grip on Mocha By Saeed Al Batati Al Mukalla: Yemen troops have […]

  • Philippines seeks pirate help

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    Duterte reaches out to both naval powers. Philippines seeks US, China help to combat sea pirates MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines is seeking US and Chinese help to guard a […]

  • Video shows warship attack

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    Footage disproves Al Houthi claims that it was a missile attack Video emerges of suicide boat ramming Saudi frigate A video that shows the moment a skiff loaded with explosives […]

  • NZ heads to CMF

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    Combined Maritime Forces tackle piracy and smuggling. NZDF To Help Counter Piracy And Trafficking in Middle East The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is sending a 55-member contingent and an […]

  • China’s Aircraft Carriers

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    A closer look at the advances Beijing has been making of late. China’s Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead? By Jeff M. Smith I first visited Hainan Island six years ago, […]

  • New China island concerns

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    Move would pile pressure on new US administration. China likely to build on reef near Philippines: minister Manila expects China to try to build on a reef off the coast […]

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