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Rapid Power Projection Forces: The French Foreign Legion and the USMC Exercise in France

Posted on November 18, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/18/2013
In a recent exercise, the Osprey enabled Special Purpose MAGTF flew to France for exercises with the Foreign Legion.  
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

Shaping a 21st Century Maritime Surveillance and Enforcement Capability: The Perseus Program

Posted on November 18, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/18/2013
The emergence of a European program integrating manned with unmanned assets to assist in maritime security.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

The INS Sindhurakshak Accident: The Indian Navy Moves Forward

Posted on October 1, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/01/2013
In August 2013, the INS Sindhurakshak sunk do to an internal explosion.
Posted in Security, What's New

Privatization to Execute Anti-Piracy Efforts: The Case of Benin

Posted on September 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/28/2013
Privatization to deal with privateers is an interesting option.
Posted in Security, What's New

African Ship Joins the Australian Fleet Review: A Former USCG Cutter Continues Its Service Life

Posted on September 26, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2013
A Nigerian ship joins the Australian fleet review.
Posted in Security, What's New

Libya, Somalia and the Maritime Security Threats, 2013

Posted on September 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/11/2013
The latest issue of Strategic Insights looks at the imapct of Somalian and Libyan developments on maritime security.
Posted in Security, What's New

Allies and Espionage: Brazil and the Obama Administration (Updated)

Posted on September 10, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/10/2013
The type of espionage efforts generated against allies raises serious questions.  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The Importance of Offshore Patrol Vessels in Maritime Security

Posted on August 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/29/2013
There is little question that Offshore Patrol Vessels are a key part of any maritime security solution set.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New
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