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Confident of dealing with any threat in India's maritime domain

The Navy chief also said that work is on to expand the role of women in various spheres of the Indian Navy's overall functioning

Indian naval ship undertaking coordinated patrol with Indonesian vessel

India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions

With an eye on Indian Ocean, China delivers most advanced warship to Pak

Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said that the commissioning of the PNS Tughril ensures balance of power in the Indian Ocean

Why IMD is still tracking Shaheen long after it is away from Indian coast?

More than two days after Severe Cyclonic Storm Shaheen moved well away from Dwarka on India's western coast, the IMD continues to issue advisory/bulletin giving its latest location, predicted track.

India sees itself as net provider of security in IOR: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

"The seas that separate us, are also the seas that connect us. India sees itself as a net provider of security, in the IOR," said Sandhu

Indian Ocean warming at faster pace, India to see more heat waves: Report

India will witness increased heat waves and flooding, which will be the irreversible effects of climate change: report

UK's carrier strike group to carry out wargame with the Indian Navy

The UK's carrier strike group led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed into the Indian Ocean region and will carry out a wargame with the Indian Navy later this month

India seeks more cooperative, integrated future for Indian Ocean region

India on Tuesday said that it is seeking a more cooperative and integrated future for the Indian Ocean region through the overall development of the ocean or blue economy

India, US join to conduct integrated maritime engagements in Indian Ocean

The United States Navy and Indian armed forces again joined together to conduct integrated sea and air engagements off the coast of India on June 23 and 24

India, US kick off mega wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China

The Indian Navy has also deployed a fleet of P8I maritime surveillance aircraft and MiG 29K jets, apart from other platforms.

To bolster security, Britain joins Indian Ocean monitoring hub in Gurgaon

The IFC-IOR, which was established in April 2019, has liaison officers from five countries - the US, France, Japan, Australia and now the UK

Govt okays proposal to roll out project to explore deep ocean for resources

The proposal for launching the "deep sea mission" came from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Navies of India, Thailand begin 3-day coordinated patrol in Andaman Sea

This comes against the backdrop of growing concern over China's increasing maritime presence in the Indian Ocean region.

Its eye on China, Royal Navy steers towards Indian Ocean, South China Sea

This will be the biggest British projection of naval force since the Falklands War of 1982

Sending political messages at sea

US warship deployment through India's Exclusive Economic Zone was more than just a perfunctory action

India hits out at US on linking climate issues to economic recovery

Says imposing stringent climate conditionalities unfair

India, other Quad nations join France in mega naval drill in Indian Ocean

India and three other Quad member nations on Monday joined France in kick-starting a three-day naval wargame in the eastern Indian Ocean in reflection of their growing maritime cooperation

Indian mission in Sri Lanka denies Trincomalee oil tanks deal off

The Indian High Commission here has rejected Sri Lankan energy minister's claim that the deal between the two countries on Trincomalee oil tanks leased to the Indian Oil Corporation has been scrapped.

India can be the net security provider in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India can take on the role of being the net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region as geopolitically it is a reliable partner in the IOR. "We live in a challenging geo-political landscape where countries not only have to face the threat of military aggression, but natural calamities which include pandemics like COVID-19 which has wreaked havoc in the last one year," Singh said. Therefore, when faced with threats across multiple dimensions, it is imperative for the nation to strengthen relations with countries with whom it shared converging views on key global issues, he said,addressing the inaugural session of Chiefs of the Air Staff Conclave at Aero India here. "Geopolitically India is a reliable partner in the Indian Ocean Region and can take on the role of being the net security provider in the region," he added. Noting that air power has and would continue to play a critical role in maintaining regional stabil

India to host Indian Ocean Region defence ministers' conclave next month

India will host the defence ministers of the countries of the Indian Ocean Region at a conclave during the upcoming Aero India in Bengaluru, officials said on Friday