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Australia's plan to purchase submarines from Japan and the Singaporean organisation charged with fighting piracy in Southeast Asia.
Defence
The fight against piracy in the Horn of Africa continues, led by three military coalitions. We also look at Poland's Air Force modernisation and Japan's relaxed defence export laws.
Africa/Middle East
In our View from Dubai column, we check the mood in the UAE. We also have reports on Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo's election.
Defence
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.
All aboard Denmark’s pirate patrol boat in Somalia
The Danish Navy warship ‘HDMS Absalon’ patrols one of the busiest sea routes in the world, where more than 120 ships were attacked by Somali pirates last year.
On the hook
The world’s shipping is being held ransom by Somali pirates. As a new president tries to take control of the failed state, perhaps it’s time for decisive action.
High noon for Sharif
Somalia's new president, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, faces pirates, a humanitarian disaster and deadly rivals. Is he the man to revive the failed state? We meet him in Nairobi during shuttle diplomacy.
