PREMIUM OPINION: Indian Ocean – the dragon’s new swimming hole
The Indian Ocean region is hotting up as an arena for great power competition, as China boosts its presence there.
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PREMIUM: Poland reaffirms its commitment to Miecznik but Swedish sub talks stutter
Polish government breathes new life into its plan to build at least one new frigate for the Polish Navy, with European shipbuilders expressing interest.
Following uncertainty over the future of the Miecznik (Swordfish) programme for the Polish Navy, Minister of Defence Mariusz Błaszczak has confirmed that up to three new vessels will be built in Poland with input from with the domestic shipbuilding and defence industry.
‘Certainly, we will start with the construction of ...
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