The news from Somalia is getting lots of attention, but there are other hot spots like the Malacca Straights. Pirates are as dangerous and unpredictable as ever. The best way to keep track of maritime piracy threats is from the air explains managing partner at G2 Solutions Michel Merluzeau. Michel describes the problems and various aircraft in operation or under development and the kind of problems they need to solve. The piracy threat is not going away and the assets needed to mitigate against the threat cost much more than the pirates' equipment. This is not a happy situation.