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Saudi Warships Participate In Fight Against Somali Pirates

Three modern Saudi frigates have been patrolling the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea since the middle of last month, to protect Saudi and commercial shipping from attacks by Somali pirates.

The frigates carry helicopters for a rapid response for help from threatened ships, in cooperation with other navies.

Source: Al-Khaleej, UAE, January 5, 2009

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