Alex Purcell

Jun 5, 2024 | greydynamics.com | Javier Sutil Toledano |Edwin F. Taylor |Jawhar Farhat |Alex Purcell

The Special Boat Service (SBS) is the most elite special forces unit of the British Royal Navy. This `Tier 1´ unit is mainly responsible for maritime counter-terrorism (MCT) and amphibious warfare. Much of the information about the SBS is highly classified, and the unit is not commented on by either the British government or the Ministry of Defence (MoD) due to the secrecy and sensitivity of its operations. The SBS is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF).

Mar 10, 2024 | greydynamics.com | Alex Purcell

Piracy remains an issue of global concern. On 22 February, UN officials warned that shipping could be at increased risk of piracy. Primarily due to the change in routes taken to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Even before the Houthi campaign, the Gulf of Guinea, Somali Coast, and the South China Sea were beset by piracy and maritime insecurity. This report assesses the trajectories of piracy in each region [source]. Key Judgement 1.