maritime security

February 27, New Delhi – The Indian Navy today commissioned its Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, INS Anjadip, in Chennai.The third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project was commissioned by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi...

February 27, New Delhi – The 4th meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee between India and Kenya concluded on Thursday in Nairobi, with a focus on promoting collaboration in defence research, development, and production.The discussions also centered on expanding service engagements...

The 4th meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) between India and Kenya concluded yesterday, with discussions centered on promoting collaboration in defence research, development, and production. The discussions also focused on expanding service engagements, enhancing training...

Athens, February 25: The ties between India and Greece are acquiring heightened strategic importance, especially in the defense sector, amid shifting regional geopolitical alignments. The deepening India-Greece ties demonstrate not only bilateral interests but also a broader strategic...

February 24, New Delhi: A U.S. strike in the Caribbean Sea targeted suspected drug smugglers, resulting in the deaths of three people.The U.S. Southern Command released a video on Monday showing what appeared to be a strike on a vessel, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.In a...

Ahmedabad, February 23 Gujarat Director General of Police K L N Rao reviewed the security in the border areas of Kutch, which shares international and maritime boundaries with Pakistan, officials said on Monday.He discussed ways to establish strong coordination between various security...

Panaji, Feb 21 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Saturday called for greater unity among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations to address evolving maritime threats, including piracy, irregular migration, and drug trafficking.He said criminal networks at sea have become “more...

Goa, February 21 – The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26), hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded on Saturday at the Naval War College in Goa, with participating nations reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperative mechanisms to address maritime security challenges in...

Panaji, February 21 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Saturday that any proposed joint maritime mechanism in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) would be based on consensus among participating nations, assuring India's support for partner countries in capacity-building efforts...

The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave 2026, organized by the Indian Navy, began today at the Naval War College, Verem.The theme of the conclave is the Indian Ocean Region: Addressing Evolving Maritime Challenges – Progressive Efforts to Mitigate Dynamic Threats. Discussions focused on...

The 9th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs will be held in Visakhapatnam today. Naval Chiefs from several countries are expected to attend this high-level gathering. The event coincides with the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN 2026, further enhancing its strategic...

Visakhapatnam, February 20 Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, announced on Friday that India has taken over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) during the 9th Conclave of Chiefs held here.He stated that India is prepared to take on greater...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN-2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking the beginning of the premier multilateral naval exercise. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Singh said that this edition reflects the global maritime community's confidence in...

Visakhapatnam, February 19 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India aspires to establish a fair maritime order based on international rules and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law.He emphasized the need for the international community to work together...

Visakhapatnam, February 19 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that cooperation among navies is no longer an option, but a necessity to collectively address challenges such as piracy, maritime terrorism, illegal fishing, trafficking, cyber vulnerabilities, and disruptions to...

Colombo, February 19 A top US military official will undertake a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, starting Thursday, the US Embassy here said.The visit of Admiral Steve "Web" Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, highlights the strategic importance the United States places on Sri Lanka's...

The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave will begin on November 21st in Goa, bringing together naval leaders and senior representatives from 14 countries in the Indian Ocean. Speaking at the opening event, Rear Admiral A. D. Nair said that the biennial Goa Maritime Conclave, launched in...

Visakhapatnam, February 18 – President Droupadi Murmu stated on Wednesday that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding the country's maritime interests and is also contributing to stability in the wider maritime domain.She said that the units of the Indian Navy deployed in the region serve...

Panaji, February 18 The upcoming Goa Maritime Conclave, which will involve navies from 14 Indian Ocean nations, is taking place amid challenges such as illegal and unregulated fishing and drug trafficking, which impact regional stability, a senior naval official said.Rear Admiral A D Nair...

President Droupadi Murmu is reviewing the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam today as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Upon arrival, the President received a ceremonial guard of honour from the Eastern Naval Command and was welcomed by senior naval officers. The...