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  • Concern over UK maritime surveillance

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    Local MP expresses frustration. Home Office decision to end UK maritime surveillance at Bournemouth Airport is “mad”, says MP Toby Wadey CUTS to the UK’s maritime surveillance capability, which targets […]

  • Cyprus to host European marsec meet

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    Migrant situation high on the agenda. Cyprus to host European maritime security conference Cyprus is hosting a conference on maritime security in the coming week in which over 100 navy […]

  • Keeping Calm in the South China Sea

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    De-escalating the South China Sea. South China Sea: Search For More Practical Code Of Conduct By Taimoor Khan In recent years, the disputed waters of the South China Sea have […]

  • US Navy visit PLA Navy

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    Despite territorial issues, military on cordial terms. Senior US Navy officers visit Chinese aircraft carrier CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China this week hosted a visit to […]

  • LCS sales approved for Saudi Arabia

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    Huge deal given approval. US OKs Potential $11.25B Saudi Deal for LCS Variant By Christopher P. Cavas WASHINGTON — The US State Department today announced its approval of the proposed sale […]

  • Bengal launches 13th FPV

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    At present, the ICG fleet has 116 surface platforms and 62 air assets. West Bengal Governor launches 13th Fast Patrol Vessel Written by Aniruddha Ghosal Even as the central government […]

  • India’s big warship debate

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    Debate over whether big ships are the way forward. INS Kochi And The ‘Big-Warship’ Debate – Analysis By Abhijit Singh* The recent commissioning of the INS Kochi has triggered a […]

  • USS Simpson decommissioned

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    Sank Iranian Navy vessel in 1988. Navy retires its last modern ship to sink an enemy vessel Andrew Pantazi JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Navy has decommissioned its last Perry-class frigate, […]

  • UK Progress, Pacific Tensions

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    Modernisation of Royal Navy continues. UK Progress, Pacific Tensions Key Naval Conference By Christopher P. Cavas LONDON — Britain’s First Sea Lord touted the importance of the Royal Navy’s modernization programs […]

  • When piracy is actually robbery

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    Legal distinction often ignored by media. SSA: Need to differentiate between piracy and sea robbery Crystal Chan The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has emphasised that there is a difference between […]

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