Muhammad Afzal Tahir
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Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir, Chief of the Naval staff, Pakistan Navy, has stated that Pakistan is seeking the acquisition of naval vessels from the U.S., China and France in an effort to expand its fleet size as well as to increase its contribution to the multinational Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 under the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan. He has discussed the progress of the country's procurement program.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2007
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Mexican standoff: Overstretched navy battles political uncertainty
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Mexico's Navy requires agility to be able to handle the numerous security threats it faces due to its geopolitical position on the southern border of the U.S. and the northern tip of South America. However, a change in the country's political administration in 2006 has stopped the progress and the Mexican Navy is waiting for the results of a review of force structure and organization.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2007
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Admiral Harry G Ulrich III: Commander US Naval Forces Europe
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Admiral Harry G. Ulrich III, Commander US Naval Forces Europe, expresses the increasing international attention devoted to security in West African waters. He addresses the US Navy's effort to assist the West African states for improving their maritime awareness and bring stability in the region.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2006
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