maritime security

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...

New Delhi, February 17 The Indian Navy is set to host the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave on February 21, a premier platform that harnesses the collective wisdom and operational experience of security practitioners from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to generate practical solutions to...

Visakhapatnam, February 17 President Droupadi Murmu arrived here on Tuesday to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) on February 18.Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer welcomed the President at the Naval Air Station Dega here."President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived in...

February 17, New Delhi — In an overnight operation on Monday, the Indian Coast Guard, along with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, intercepted a foreign fishing vessel suspected of drug smuggling near the purported International Maritime Boundary Line.Despite the pitch-dark conditions, the ICG...

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized the role of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as the country's leading maritime think tank, dedicated to research, scholarship, and policy advocacy on issues vital to national security and economic development. He made this statement...

New Delhi, February 17 – Calling the Indian Navy an enabler of the country’s global aspirations, Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy said that India’s maritime strength and its aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047 are intrinsically linked.Delivering the Vice Admiral KK Nayyar...

Panaji, February 17 – Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will join maritime security experts from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in generating solutions to contemporary challenges at the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) on February 21, an official said on...

Visakhapatnam, February 17 President Droupadi Murmu will visit Andhra Pradesh for two days, starting on Tuesday, and will witness the International Fleet Review (IFR) scheduled for February 18 here.The President is scheduled to arrive here this evening."President of India Droupadi Murmu will...

Tehran, February 16 – Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched the main phase of a "combined, intense, and targeted" military exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.The exercise, dubbed "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz," involves the IRGC's naval forces and is being...

New Delhi, February 16 – Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met with the Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to strengthen defence cooperation between India and Greece.During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their...

India and Greece today discussed enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation through expanded navy-to-navy and joint exercises, strengthened training exchanges, and greater operational collaboration. The Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, met with the Chief of...