Interesting…
Haven’t we been discussing this kind of thing for several months, if not
An Alternative Solution to Offshore Patrol – Privatise It
A guest post from John Gough A recurring theme on this blog and others has been the ongoing pressure that the RN faces due to the tasks the Government asks it …
Rules of Engagement
We have been chatting about piracy recently, especially in the context of whether one needs a full fat frigate or something less fighty but does it make any …
The Patrol Ship Myth
A Guest Post by Somewhat Involved Over the past months, there has been much talk, discussion and debate on ways to generate additional capability for …
Royal Marines on Counter Piracy Operations Near Somalia
Am I the only one thinking they have their eyes on the suspects ‘skirts’ Great pictures from Defence
Cuts to Piracy Patrol
The Guardian has a story today about how cuts to the Royal Navy have forced it to withdraw from the counter piracy mission off Somalia, citing the usual …
Catch and Release
Good footage of the Royal Navy Taskforce, that is a stores ship to you and me, RFA Fort Victoria Not much news about what happened to them after, with an …
What Can We Learn from Captain Pugwash
Piracy is a growing problem because despite the billions of pounds worth of naval equipment in the area the pirates are still there and practising the concept …