Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (Dept. for Transport) 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… Continue reading PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DEPT. FOR TRANSPORT)
Month: December 2018
ALBANIA PUBLICLY POSTING SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE DATA ONLINE
Source: The Independent By Borzou Daragahi Vincent Triest Albania, a Nato country, is posting sensitive information about its most senior intelligence operatives on the internet, making details about their identities, vehicles, operational roles, travel movements, and daily habits publicly available in what appears to be a major and potentially dangerous breach that could have international… Continue reading ALBANIA PUBLICLY POSTING SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE DATA ONLINE
NORTH KOREA IS BUILDING MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND MISSILES
Source: National Interest By Daniel R. DePetris President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may or may not be meeting again early next year for their second blockbuster summit. But just because preparations are in the works doesn’t mean Pyongyang is going to stop the nuclear locomotive from barreling full steam ahead. According… Continue reading NORTH KOREA IS BUILDING MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND MISSILES
PRO-RUSSIA SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES AIM AT MACRON AS YELLOW VESTS RAGE
Source: Bloomberg By Carol Matlack Emmanuel Macron successfully dodged cyberattacks and fake news reports that were widely blamed on a Kremlin effort to destabilize his 2017 presidential campaign. Now, with France convulsed by violent protests, the Russians appear to be back – and may be hitting closer to their mark. Among 600 Twitter accounts known… Continue reading PRO-RUSSIA SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES AIM AT MACRON AS YELLOW VESTS RAGE
RUSSIA LAUNCHED CYBER ATTACKS AGAINST UKRAINE BEFORE SHIP SEIZURES
Source: Defense One By Patrick Tucker Researchers claim to have uncovered Russian cyber attacks aimed at the Ukrainian military and government before and during the Sea of Azov captures. Russian government-affiliated actors launched coordinated cyber attacks against Ukrainian government and military targets before and during the attack and seizure of Ukrainian ships and sailors on… Continue reading RUSSIA LAUNCHED CYBER ATTACKS AGAINST UKRAINE BEFORE SHIP SEIZURES
CHINA’S STEALTH FIGHTER: IT’S TIME TO DISCUSS J-20’S AGILITY
Source: The Diplomat By Rick Joe When the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter was revealed nearly nine years ago, speculation was rife about its role and mission upon entering service in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). In English language defense media, the most highly circulated and popular theories suggested it was a dedicated interceptor… Continue reading CHINA’S STEALTH FIGHTER: IT’S TIME TO DISCUSS J-20’S AGILITY
BRITISH NEW NUCLEAR TO BE NAMED HMS VALIANT
Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of a new Dreadnought class submarine, HMS Valiant. The Dreadnought class will replace the Vanguard class submarines from 2028 onwards and will host the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent. The United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent today is hosted by the Vanguard Class… Continue reading BRITISH NEW NUCLEAR TO BE NAMED HMS VALIANT
MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE’S MARITIME TERRITORY CLASH
Source: UK Defence Journal By Daniel Clark Neighbours Singapore and Malaysia have been tangled in a web of accusations and finger-pointing concerning Malaysia’s move to extend their maritime boundaries into Singaporean territorial waters. Malaysia has extended its port limits from Johor Bahru, significantly pushing Malaysia’s maritime borders eastwards beyond those previously shown in a 1979… Continue reading MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE’S MARITIME TERRITORY CLASH
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT VOICES VEILED THREAT AGAINST CYPRUS
Source: Kathimerini Cyprus Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow “will have to take response measures in case of a military build-up by the US in Cyprus.’’ Zakharova said that “the information is coming from different sources about Washington’s active actions to ensure the possibility of building up… Continue reading RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT VOICES VEILED THREAT AGAINST CYPRUS
SATELLITE IMAGES REVEAL ACTIVITY AT UNIDENTIFIED NORTH KOREAN MISSILE BASE
Source: CNN By Zachary Cohen New satellite images obtained exclusively by CNN reveal North Korea has significantly expanded a key long-range missile base located in the mountainous interior of the country, offering yet another reminder that diplomatic talks with the US have done little to prevent Kim Jong Un from pursuing his promise to mass… Continue reading SATELLITE IMAGES REVEAL ACTIVITY AT UNIDENTIFIED NORTH KOREAN MISSILE BASE