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Tag Archives: GHANA NAVY
GHANA NAVY RECEIVE TWO SHIPS TO AUGMENT FLEET
The decommissioned ex-German Type 143A FAC, GNS Yaa Asantewaa P38 on sea trials GNS Yaa Asantewaa P38 and her sister ship GNS Naa Gbewaa P39 were acquired at a cost of US$35m GHANA NEWS AGENCY 30th July 2012 Sekondi (W/R) … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICA, AFRICA PARTNERSHIP STATION, AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, GHANA, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, OIL & GAS, RISK ANALYSIS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged DEFENCE AND SECURITY, GEOPOLITICS AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, GHANA ARMED FORCES, GHANA NAVY, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SECURITY
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GHANA NAVY TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO EX-GERMAN ‘WARRIOR CLASS’ PATROL SHIPS ; 446 ARMY RECRUITS PASS OUT FROM TRAINING
The decommissioned ex-German Type 143A FAC, GNS Yaa Asantewaa P38 on sea trials GNS Yaa Asantewaa P38 and her sister ship GNS Naa Gbewaa P39 were acquired at a cost of US$35m GHANA NEWS AGENCY Accra, July 6 The Ghana … Continue reading
ONE OF THE GHANA NAVY’S PAIR OF INCOMING EX-GERMAN 58metre TYPE 153A FAST ATTACK CRAFT: GNS YAA ASANTEWAA P38, POST-REFURBISHMENT
The decommissioned ex-German Type 143A FAC, GNS Yaa Asantewaa P38 on sea trials GNS Yaa Asantewaa P38 and her sister ship GNS Naa Gbewaa P39 were acquired at a cost of US$35m
Posted in AFRICA PARTNERSHIP STATION, AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS, DEFENCE INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, PIRACY, RISK ANALYSIS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, U.S. AFRICA COMMAND, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged GEPARD CLASS TYPE 143A FAST ATTACK CRAFT, GERMAN BUNDESMARINE, GHANA NAVY, GNS NAA GBEWAA P39, GNS YAA ASANTEWAA P38
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GHANA AIR FORCE COMMISSION CASA C295 PLANE, TO GET FOUR Mi-171Sh TERMINATOR COMBAT HELICOPTERS IN JULY; APCs AND FIRST-EVER TANKS IN THE LOOP
The newly-commissioned Ghana Air Force CASA C295 seen here in Spain enroute Ghana(March 8 2012) Vice President John Dramani Mahama has hinted that government has planned to deliver 4 new aircraft to the Ghana Air Force by close of July … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICA PARTNERSHIP STATION, AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, DEFENCE INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, OIL & GAS, PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS, PIRACY, RISK ANALYSIS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged DEFENCE AND SECURITY NEWS, GEOPOLITICS AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, GHANA AIR FORCE, GHANA ARMY, GHANA NAVY, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SECURITY, PIRACY
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GHANA NAVY ARREST FOREIGN VESSEL IN SALTPOND WITH ALLEGED STOLEN FUEL FROM NIGERIA
One of such Chinese-built 46.8 metre patrol ships of the Ghana Navy effected the arrest GHANA NEWS AGENCY Accra, March 10. The Ghana Navy has arrested an oil tanker, MV Madina that attempted to discharge hijacked crude oil from Nigeria … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICA, AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, BORDER SECURITY, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, OIL & GAS, PIRACY, RISK ANALYSIS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, STATE SECURITY SERVICE, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged DEFENCE AND SECURITY NEWS, GHANA NAVY, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SECURITY, NIGERIA, OIL THEFT, PIRACY
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GHANA: FOUR NEW VESSELS FOR NAVY TO SECURE COUNTRY’S MARITIME BOUNDARIES, COMMISSIONED
PRESIDENCY(GHANA)photo Tuesday, 21 February 2012 09:56 President John Evans Atta Mills yesterday commissioned four new vessels for the Ghana Navy, the first in 32 years, and underscored the need for the country to secure its maritime domain for its future … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, BORDER SECURITY, DEFENCE INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION, ECONOMICS, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged DEFENCE AND SECURITY NEWS, GEOPOLITICS AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, GHANA, GHANA ARMED FORCES, GHANA NAVY, GNS BLIKA, GNS CHEMLE, GNS EHWOR, GNS GARINGA, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SECURITY
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GHANA ARMED FORCES INTRODUCE NEW BADGES OF RANK FOR GENERALS
Ghana Army Ratel ICV-90 armoured vehicles GHANA NEWS AGENCY 2nd February 2012 Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has introduced new badges of rank for officers of General rank and equivalent. This covers Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General … Continue reading
SPOTLIGHT: GHANA NAVY QUARTET OF POLY TECHNOLOGIES(CHINA) 46.8 METRE PATROL SHIPS
A Poly Technologies Incorporated(China)46.8 metre patrol ship of Ghana Navy During the month of October 2011, the Government of Ghana took delivery of four units of 46.8 metre patrol ships. Manufactured by Poly Technologies Incorporated of China, they were acquired … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, BORDER SECURITY, CHINA-AFRICA RELATIONS, DEFENCE INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, PIRACY, RISK ANALYSIS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged DEFENCE NEWS AND REPORTS, GEOPOLITICS & STRATEGIC STUDIES, GHANA NAVY, MILITARY HARDWARE ACQUISITIONS, POLY TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED(CHINA) 46.8 METRE PATROL SHIPS
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GHANA NAVY TAKE DELIVERY OF FOUR BRAND-NEW, CHINESE-BUILT 46.8 METRE PATROL SHIPS
24th October 2011 Takoradi Ghana is now ready to combat illegal activities on the country’s territorial waters with the arrival of four new ships, Defence Minister Lieutenant General Joseph Henry Smith on Monday assured. “Ghana Armed Forces will ensure the … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, CHINA-AFRICA RELATIONS, DEFENCE INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, GULF OF GUINEA, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, OIL & GAS, PIRACY, RISK ANALYSIS, SECURITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged DEFENCE NEWS AND REPORTS, GHANA NAVY, GNS BLIKA, GNS CHEMLE, GNS EHWOR, GNS GARINGA, MILITARY HARDWARE ACQUISITIONS, POLY TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED OF CHINA
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RBS DEFENDER RESPONSE BOATS: LEGACY OF THE US AFRICOM AFRICA PARTNERSHIP STATION
RBS Defender boat of the Tanzania Naval Command Ghana Navy RBS Defender boat Ghana Navy RBS Defender boats. A total of four units were presented to the Ghana Navy. Togolese Navy RBS Defender boats. Two units were presented to the … Continue reading
Posted in AFRICA, AFRICAN ARMED FORCES, DEFENCE INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION, GHANA, GLOBAL DEFENCE NEWS, KENYA, LIBERIA, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE, MILITARY PHOTOS, NIGERIA, NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES, NIGERIAN NAVY, NIGERIAN SPECIAL FORCES, PIRACY, TERRORISM, WEST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE
Tagged AFRICA COMMAND, AFRICA PARTNERSHIP STATION-WEST, BENIN NAVY, DEFENCE & SECURITY, DEFENCE NEWS AND REPORTS, GEOPOLITICS & STRATEGIC STUDIES, GHANA NAVY, GULF OF GUINEA, LIBERIAN COAST GUARD, MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY, MILITARY HARDWARE ACQUISITIONS, NIGERIAN NAVY, PIRACY, TANZANIA NAVAL COMMAND, TOGO NAVY
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