Top naval commanders Tuesday began a four-day conference here to review the security situation in the region in the backdrop of terror strikes in the South Asian neighbourhood, apart from threats posed by Somali pirates closer to Indian shores. In the four-day biannual meet to be addressed by Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday, the commanders …
Read more »Addis Fortune (Addis Ababa) Elias Gebreselassie 23 May 2011 analysis Hargeisa — Alongside Eritrea celebrating its independence from Ethiopia earlier this month, and only seven weeks before South Sudan is to officially declare its independence from Sudan, the self declared republic of Somaliland celebrated its 20th independence day on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Tucked in the …
Read more »The MSC approved a circular on Interim guidance to shipowners, ship operators, and shipmasters on the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships in the High Risk Area, and Interim recommendations for flag States on the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships in the High Risk Area. Both …
Read more »THE Asia-Pacific’s largest dedicated international maritime defence show, now in its eight year, was launched in Singapore at the Changi Exhibition Centre this morning. The International Maritime Defence Exhibition Exhibition & Conference (IMDEX) Asia 2011 is expected to be a key platform for the exchange of views on developments in the maritime defence area. Participants …
Read more »DPM TEO OFFICIATES AT THE OPENING OF IMDEX ASIA 2011 1. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean officiated at the opening ceremony of the 8th International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (IMDEX) Asia 2011 at the Changi Exhibition Centre this morning. More than 45 navies and maritime enforcement agencies, and 165 …
Read more »Abstract: America is a maritime power, and a strong U.S. Navy is both in America’s long-term interest and essential to the nation’s prosperity. Yet U.S. sea power is in decline. If not reversed, this decline could pass the tipping point, leaving the country economically and strategically unable to reverse course, which would have profound …
Read more »SINGAPORE : The Asia Pacific region now buys more naval defence ships and equipment than Europe, making it the second biggest market in the world after the US. Navy experts from AMI International said the region will acquire almost 900 new ships and submarines by 2030. The International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference or IMDEX …
Read more »‘Iran naval equipment superior in region’ Commander of Iran’s Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari Commander of Iran’s Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country’s naval forces enjoy superlative power in the region over Iran’s possession of state-of-the-art naval equipment. “Iran ranks the highest in the region in terms of having advanced naval equipment, facilities …
Read more »At the Strategic Track under the framework of the Third Round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) held on May 9-10, 2011, the two sides discussed major bilateral, regional and global issues. The two sides commented positively on the progress in U.S.-China relations since President Hu Jintao’s state visit to the United States …
Read more »India today raised its concerns over piracy in the Indian Ocean, saying it adversely impacts on all countries in the region and pledged to work with Mauritius to combat the menace. President Pratibha Patil, who is here on a five-day State Visit, met Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and discussed regional and international issues of …
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