Tag: terrorism
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Indian port on terror alert
Threat deemed credible enough for Navy to move ships. Kolkata port on high alert after terror threat Security forces in Kolkata are on high alert following a central intelligence warning […]
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Libya closes Benghazi port
Libya closes Benghazi port amid fighting with militants The major Libyan commercial port of Benghazi has been closed due to ongoing fighting between Islamist militants and pro-government forces struggling to […]
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ISIS: A maritime threat
Potential threat already being acted on. ISIS: A maritime threat, navies taking no chance Allan Jacob Largest naval exercises get underway in Middle East International navies are working together to […]
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Islamic State and piracy
Suggestions that IS is looking to piracy are rebuffed. Is Islamic State Group Getting Into the Piracy Business? DUBAI — An expert is downplaying concerns raised last week by the United […]
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UN okays ship inspections off Somalia
Move could also theoretically impact PMSC floating armouries. UN authorises ship inspections near Somalia The United Nations Security Council authorised the inspection of boats suspected of carrying illegal shipments of […]
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Al Qaeda’s Next Target: US Tankers
Terror group makes threats against maritime assets. Al Qaeda’s Next Target: American Oil Tankers Author: Sarah Kaufman, Deep Web Reporting By: Saar Fresco Al Qaeda discusses strategic attacks on chokepoints of oil shipments from […]
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Navy exercises bring Iran, China closer
Chinese and Iranian naval cooperation brings closer ties. Navy exercises bring Iran, China closer As global media keep their focus on the Islamic State (IS) and the US airstrikes in […]
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UK must tackle W. African piracy
Concern over ‘perfect storm’ in region. Former head of Royal Navy says Britain must do more to tackle piracy off west Africa West Africa is facing a “perfect storm” of […]
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Maritime terrorism in SE Asia
Islamists pose an increasing threat to maritime security. Terrorist Threats from the Maritime Domain: Singapore’s Response – Analysis Terrorist threats from the maritime domain are a recurring challenge around South […]
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India develops new UAV
P1 expected to have flying time in excess of 10 hours. India Develops Long-Endurance, Low-Altitute UAV By Ankit Panda Indian scientists have developed the country’s first low-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The […]