RSN take over NATO Anti Piracy Task force, all shipping in the area liao already

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Fuckers cannot even catch any pirates in their own area of the SOuth China Sea, want to go to Middle East and kay kiang there? I suppose they will be lauded as heroes when they return having only caught VD instead of pirates.

Singapore takes over command of counter-piracy task force from Pakistan Navy
The Singapore Armed Forces command team will also coordinate counter-piracy operations with task forces from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the European Union, as well as with navies from other countries.



SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) command team will lead and coordinate Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, a multinational counter-piracy task force, from the Pakistan Navy in the Gulf of Aden over the next three months.

In a press release on Friday (Apr 1), the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said the team, led by Rear-Admiral (RADM) Cheong Kwok Chien from the Singapore Navy, will also coordinate counter-piracy operations with task forces from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the European Union, as well as with navies from other countries.

The ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Commander, Combined Maritime Forces, Commodore (CDRE) Will Warrender, and attended by Singapore's Chief of Navy RADM Lai Chung Han at the Naval Support Activity in Bahrain, MINDEF added.

“We are honoured to be part of the international effort to keep vital sea lines of communication free from piracy,” said RADM Cheong. “The SAF command team will lead all our coalition forces within CTF 151 to achieve the common mission to deter and disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Somali Basin.”

This year’s deployment marks the fourth time that the SAF will be leading the CTF, and the 10th SAF deployment to the multinational anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden.

Since the start of the SAF’s contribution to CTF 151 in 2009, Singapore has deployed a total of 1,400 servicemen and women, five ships and one maritime patrol aircraft, spanning across the deployment of three SAF command teams, five task groups and one detachment.

The SAF command team comprises 50 SAF personnel and 12 international officers from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, United Kingdom and Vietnam.
 
The British version

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-lead-gulf-maritime-force

The UK will lead a Gulf joint maritime force to deter piracy, tackle terrorism, and disrupt smuggling, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon onboard HMS Defender in Qatar. Picture: Elias Talj, British Embassy Doha.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon onboard HMS Defender in Qatar. Picture: Elias Talj, British Embassy Doha.
Speaking during a visit to Qatar today, Michael Fallon announced that from April, the UK will lead the Combined Task Force (CTF150), which covers two million square miles, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman - an area that is a vital artery of world trade.

The activities of CTF150 directly influence events ashore, denying terrorist groups, including Daesh, a risk-free method of conducting attacks or moving personnel, weapons or income generating narcotics.

Speaking in Qatar today Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:

The UK has one of the strongest navies in the world and we are looking forward to leading this important joint force.

This underlines our commitment to working with allies to fight Daesh and tackle terrorism across the region.

Mr Fallon made the announcement on board HMS Defender, the Type 45 Destroyer currently patrolling the Gulf. The permanent presence of the Royal Navy in the Middle East helps to keep maritime trade flowing and safeguards the UK economy by countering piracy and policing the flow of oil and gas into our ports.

Leading CTF150 will see the UK alongside international partners, including countries that make up the 31 nation Combined Maritime Forces. CTF150 vessels will also assist mariners in distress and undertake humanitarian work as required.

While in Qatar the Defence Secretary also attended the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) in support of over 15 UK companies exhibiting a range of world leading capabilities in the defence and security sectors with the aim of identifying joint venture partnerships and opportunities as Qatar modernises its armed forces. Stephen Phipson Head UKTI DSO also attended to highlight the important UK/Qatar defence and security relationship.

Mr Fallon’s visit follows his signing of a new Defence Cooperation Arrangement (DCA) between Qatar and UK in London last week. The agreement will enable closer coordination on training and exercises.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon with Qatari Defence Minister, His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah during his visit to London to sign the DCA. Picture: Crown Copyright.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon with Qatari Defence Minister, His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah during his visit to London to sign the DCA. Picture: Crown Copyright.
The DCA was signed by Mr Fallon and Qatari counterpart His Excellency Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah; the Ministers subsequently discussed the need to tackle terrorism in Iraq, Syria and Libya.

The Defence Secretary underlined the importance of the global coalition making progress against Daesh including restricting its ability to conduct attacks in Europe.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon added:

The UK has strong and growing ties with Qatar and this new Defence agreement underlines our commitment to one of our most important regional allies.

Last week’s attacks in Brussels are a reminder that all of us, the Gulf and Europe, must stand together to defeat Daesh and disrupt its attack planning.

The new agreement will enhance the security of both countries, including joint military exercises, training and Defence exports.

During his visit to the Gulf region, Mr Fallon also visited Saudi Arabia to help strengthen the UK-Saudi Defence relationship. Mr Fallon met with HRH Prince Muhammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Minister of Interior, Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, and other members of the Saudi Royal family. During these talks he reiterated the importance of working together to deal with global threats, including countering the poisonous ideology of Daesh, and regional instability.
 
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