Tag: Mozambique Channel

  • India, Mozambique’s new ties

    Could bring added security to Mozambique’s waters. India, Mozambique review defence cooperation New Delhi: India and Mozambique have reviewed the state of defence cooperation, and agreed to accelerate the initiatives […]

  • SA’s defence ops need boost

    The word “maritime” is mentioned 215 times in the 344-page document. SA’s defence ops need a major boost In her budget speech, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula described her department’s financial […]

  • No air patrols for SAAF

    No patrols over Mozambique Channel. Minister confirms 35 Squadron grounded Written by Kim Helfrich The SA Air Force (SAAF) is currently not able to perform any maritime patrol taskings because […]

  • Op Copper cut back

    News will concern shipping in the region. Shortage of air and naval assets turns Op Copper into a listening post Written by Kim Helfrich The tri-nation Southern African Development Community […]

  • No anti-piracy patrol for SA

    Mozambique Channel unprotected. No ship currently on station for Operation Copper Written by Kim Helfrich Operation Copper, the South African Development Community (SADC) counter-piracy tasking led by South Africa, has […]

  • Boost for Mozambique Navy

    New patrol boats welcomed. First three HSI 32 interceptors on their way to Mozambique French shipyard CMN is in the process of delivering the first three HSI 32 interceptors to […]

  • India, Mozambique discuss marsec

    Indian moves to unite IOR region. India, Mozambique discuss boosting maritime security cooperation India and Mozambique on Wednesday discussed ways to intensify cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy and defence […]

  • 35 Squadron’s Operation Copper deployments

    Mozambique Channel patrols continue. 35 Squadron details Operation Copper deployments Written by Chris Szabo 35 Squadron, which operates the C-47TP aircraft, has spoken to defenceWeb about its activities in the […]

  • SAAF no longer part of Op Copper

    No longer running air operations.  SAAF no longer part of Op Copper in Mozambique Written by Kim Helfrich The decrease in pirate activity off Africa’s east coast has probably contributed […]

  • Madagascar to host maritime information centre

    New centre to boost maritime awareness. Madagascar to host maritime information centre Stephen Spark Work is to start next month on a regional maritime information centre (RMIC) for the western […]