Mark Dodd
THE Gillard government has been asked to boost its military contribution to the NATO-led counter piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, Britain's senior naval commander said yesterday.
Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, who also holds a senior command role in NATO, said he wants more Australian help combating the pirate menace off the Horn of Africa.
Admiral Soar confirmed the appeal during a speech to defence experts, part of a seminar series hosted by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute think tank.
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