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Security

The Way Ahead for the USCG: The Perspective of Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of the USCG

Posted on December 16, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/16/2016
In this exclusive interview with the USCG Commandant, he discusses the way ahead for the USCG.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

South Africa, Technology and Border Security: Shaping New Options

Posted on December 1, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/01/2016
How to shape a new border control capability for South Africa.
Posted in Security, What's New

An Update on Global Piracy, 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
10/04/2016
Waters off West Africa remain dangerous and criminal gangs in East Africa are still a lingering threat.
Posted in Security, What's New

On the Cusp of an Undersea Revolution: Shaping New Ways to Deal with the Threat from Mines

Posted on September 7, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/07/2016
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles provide a new way to deal with the challenge of countering mines.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead Focuses on the Way Ahead for the Royal Australian Navy

Posted on August 30, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
08/30/2016
The Australian Navy’s Joint Capability Manager, Rear Admiral Mead, discusses the way ahead for the Royal Australian Navy within the overall ADF.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

UK Finalizes Deal for P-8 Poseidon

Posted on July 12, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/12/2016
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally committed to deployment of P-8s at RAF Lossiemouth.
Posted in Manufacturability, Security, What's New

Norway, the High North and Security: Shaping a Template for the Way Ahead

Posted on March 14, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
03/14/2016
Clearly, Norway has a key role in shaping the way ahead with regard "High North" development, security and defense.
Posted in Security, What's New

HMAS Darwin Seizes Weapons Headed for Somalia

Posted on March 8, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
03/08/2016
HMAS Darwin is deployed to the Middle East region as part of Operation MANITOU and operates under Combined Task Force 150.
Posted in Security, What's New
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