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Defence Briefing — Global
Preface
An interview with the rear admiral in charge of an anti-piracy operation in the Horn of Africa, plus a round-up of the latest arms deals and military news around the world.
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01Rear admiral Hank Ort of the Allied Maritime Component Command.
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02Entente for now
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03Allied Maritime Component Command
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04Thirsty work
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05Nuke club
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