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ASEAN Troops Conduct Maritime Drills Amidst South China Sea Tension, Huawei Connect 2023, and Asian Games

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nikkei Asia

Troops from Southeast Asian countries have launched their first joint maritime exercises in Indonesia, highlighting ASEAN's unity amid escalating tensions over Beijing's claim to the South China Sea. This marks a significant step for the 10-country bloc, which has previously conducted drills with the U.S. and other partner countries.

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U.S. and West African forces hold first joint maritime exercises.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com

The US military has conducted its first-ever maritime exercises with West African forces under its Flintlock program to enhance the skills of the region's troops. The training aimed to help coastal nations cope with maritime threats such as piracy and illegal fishing, which has become a significant issue in the region. The Gulf of Guinea has become a global piracy hotspot, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing has sapped an estimated $9.4 billion per year through illicit financial flows.

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