Somalia mulls privately trained antipiracy force

Last Updated: Friday, December 10, 2010, 22:46

Somalia is to allow a private co. to train a 1,000-man antipiracy force in capital.

West wasting money on anti-piracy ships: Kenya

Last Updated: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 09:35

Kenya`s minister urges West to help Somalia in becoming a functioning state.

Dutch submarine boosts anti-piracy mission off Somalia coast

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 23:12

A Dutch submarine will be the first to take part in patrols off the coast of Somalia as part of NATO`s counter piracy mission in the area, the ministry of defence said on Tuesday.

Navy ship on anti-piracy mission to join Seychelles Day fete

Last Updated: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 21:44

An Indian Navy ship on an anti-piracy mission in Seychelles waters at present will join the celebrations of the island nation`s National Day tomorrow.

Anti-piracy cooperation tops Seychelles Prez`s agenda

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 18:56

India and Seychelles are expected to sign a number of agreements during President James Alix Michel`s visit, which is also aimed at expanding the security and anti-piracy cooperation between the two countries.

Indian Ocean Navies to work out anti-piracy plan

Last Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 18:46

Navies of 35 nations from the Indian Ocean Region will meet next week at Abu Dhabi to debate and chalk out an action plan for anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

France claims biggest haul of pirates off Somalia

Last Updated: Monday, March 8, 2010, 09:34

French frigate Nivose has seized 35 pirates in three days off of Somalia, the French military has said, claiming "the biggest seizure" so far in the vital shipping lane.

China could lead anti-piracy mission in Somalia: State media

Last Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010, 19:24

China is in discussions to lead anti-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia, state media reported on Friday, in a sign of increased involvement in international military cooperation.

IAF, USAF train in counter-terror, anti-piracy ops at Agra

Last Updated: Monday, October 19, 2009, 19:07

With vast experience in operating behind enemy lines in Afghanistan and Iraq, the US Air Force has brought its commando expertise to this year`s joint exercise with India, training the special forces of the two nations.

US signing anti-piracy agreement at UN for Somalia

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2009, 12:16

The United States and four other nations signed onto an international plan to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia, committing on Wednesday to playing a leadership role in protecting one of the world`s busiest shipping routes.

S Korean anti-piracy unit starts operations in Somali waters

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2009, 14:36

A fresh contingent of 300 South Korean troops has begun operating off the Somali coast, replacing an anti-piracy unit that had been deployed there since April, officials said on Monday.