It’s truly pathetic that the Saudis (and others) can’t seem to find a half-million $$$ or so (to hire say a maritime Blackwater team) to defend their ships from these savages, and that all the naval power amassed off Somalia can’t seem to stop them.
Some entity should just storm these vessels, kill every single one of the Islamist pirates, and set an example for the growing numbers of potential pirates.
>>>>”They currently hold at least 17 ships, including a Ukrainian cargo carrying 33 combat tanks destined for South Sudan.”<<<<<<
“......It’s truly pathetic that the Saudis (and others) can’t seem to find a half-million $$$ or so (to hire say a maritime Blackwater team...”
...funny you should mention it....I saw a story the other day about Blackwater expanding their maritime service...perhaps they’re getting ready to offer more capability in this area.