This wikipedia entry contains incidences of piracy off the Somali coast. NATO vessels are frequently involved in the rescue of these crews. The pirates are not particularly well equipped in these stories...but this might serve as an interesting mission set for some designer out there:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_pirates
There are many other instances of piracy every year all over the world.
International Maritime Bureau Live Piracy Map 2008
South China Sea
Seems like good stuff for you P-3, SH-60, and FFG drivers out there
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