KOSOVO’S THACI RULES OUT PARTITION LAND SWAP

Source: Balkan in Sight Hashim Thaci told an extraordinary press conference on Wednesday that a deal might be reached with Belgrade for the predominantly Albanian municipalities of southern Serbia – Presevo, Medvegja and Bujanovac – to become part of Kosovo. “This does not mean partition of Kosovo, a territorial swap, or autonomy for Serbs [in… Continue reading KOSOVO’S THACI RULES OUT PARTITION LAND SWAP

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SATELLITE IMAGES REVEAL TAIWAN’S LAND ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE

Source: Defence World Taiwan is believed to possess a land-attack cruise missile capable of targeting Hong Kong and southeast coast of China, SCMP commented quoting reports of satellite images of the missile released on Facebook. A Canada-based defence website posted on its Facebook page satellite images taken in March revealing Taiwan’s home produced Hsiung Feng… Continue reading SATELLITE IMAGES REVEAL TAIWAN’S LAND ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE

NAVANTIA-SAAB TEAM SUBMITS CSC PROGRAM BID

Source: Navy Recognition The Navantia-Saab Team are very pleased to announce the submission of its proposal to Irving Shipbuilding for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Program. Through this significant opportunity, Navantia and Saab look forward to working with Irving Shipbuilding, the Canadian Government and the Royal Canadian Navy to providea state of the art, proven… Continue reading NAVANTIA-SAAB TEAM SUBMITS CSC PROGRAM BID

TAIWAN’S PRESIDENT SEEKS $11 BILLION DEFENCE BUDGET AS CHINA THREAT GROWS

Source: Shephardmedia Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said on 6 August that she is seeking to ramp up spending on the armed forces, as relations with China deteriorate. Her proposal to increase the 2019 defence budget by 5.6% to TWD 346 billion ($11.3 billion) will go before parliament following the summer recess. Beijing sees democratic self-ruling… Continue reading TAIWAN’S PRESIDENT SEEKS $11 BILLION DEFENCE BUDGET AS CHINA THREAT GROWS

GERMAN NAVAL YARDS KIEL & TKMS TEAM UP FOR MKS 180 PROGRAM

Source: Navy Recognition On August 3rd, 2018, GERMAN NAVAL YARDS KIEL (GNYK) signed an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. Marine Systems as subcontractor of GNYK, will contribute to the development and construction of the multi-purpose combat vessel MKS 180. GNYK is the only remaining German main contractor in the EU-wide tender of the German Navy.… Continue reading GERMAN NAVAL YARDS KIEL & TKMS TEAM UP FOR MKS 180 PROGRAM

SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) (MCA)

About the course Our course follows the ISPS Code, which is a comprehensive set of maritime security measures to enhance the safety and security of ships and port facilities against criminal, terrorist, espionage, and piracy threats. The ISPS Code 2004 update provides a standardised model of risk management that is internationally recognised. Designed in the… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) (MCA)

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SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DfT)

Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (DfT) About the course The International Ship and Port-Facility Security (ISPS) Code specifies that the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP). The PFSP outlines the required measures to… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DfT)

SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS (MCA)

About the course ‘Cyber technologies have become essential to the operation and management of numerous systems critical to the safety and security of shipping and protection of the marine environment. In some cases, these systems are to comply with international standards and Flag Administration requirements. However, the vulnerabilities created by accessing, interconnecting or networking these… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS (MCA)