New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Navy will hold the inaugural biannual Commanders’ Conference from April 14 to 16, at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence on Sunday. This Conference takes place amidst the Indian Navy’s deployment in the Indian Ocean, where it is tasked with protecting oil tankers that are travelling towards India after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, in light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.In an official statement, the Ministry of…
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius has delivered a series of impactful outcomes across health, education, infrastructure, and green mobility, reaffirming India’s commitment to its Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and support for the Global South. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit underscored a shared focus on sustainable and people‑centric partnership.Among the key outcomes was the signing of a Letter …
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday flagged off INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, that set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing India’s commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, an official said. The ship carries personnel from India and 16 maritime forces of Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), said a statement.Naval Chief Dinesh K. Tripathi highlighted the evolving ma…
Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance at the map shows how vital the outlet to the Indian Ocean through Myanmar is for China, a report has highlighted. “It began in th…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed contracts, worth a total of Rs 858 crore, for the procurement of the cutting-edge Russian Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and a maintenance contract with Boeing for the depot-level inspection of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft of the Indian Navy.The agreements were inked at Kartavya Bhawan-2 here in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and senior officials.The contract for the procurement of T…
Washington, March 27 (IANS) Iran’s suspected attempt to target a military base in the Indian Ocean has raised alarm in Washington. US officials warned that Tehran’s missile programme is expanding its reach into waters close to India.Lawmakers pointed to a reported launch toward Diego Garcia. The base is a key US-UK military facility in the Indian Ocean. They said the incident shows Iran can project power far beyond its region.General Stephen Whiting, head of US Space Command, said Iran’s m…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy flows have come under disruption, a quiet but determined effort is underway by the Indian Navy to keep the country’s energy supply undisrupted.As Iran’s restrictions ripple across international energy markets amid the West Asia conflict, India, through diplomacy, has secured permission from Tehran to pass its ships through the Strait of Hormuz and has managed to sustain the movement of its shipments.The I…
New Delhi/Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Northeast India has emerged as a crucial nexus where India’s ‘Act East Policy’ aligns with Japan’s ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ (FOIP), enabling coordinated efforts to counter assertive regional influences through deeper maritime and land connectivity, a report highlighted on Tuesday. It added that the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) — comprising India, Japan, the US, and Australia — facilitates intelligence sharing, technology access, and infrastructu…
Moscow, March 22 (IANS) A nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine has arrived in the Arabian Sea, capable of launching cruise missile attacks on Iran, British media reported, quoting military sources.The submarine, HMS Anson, is fitted with Tomahawk Block IV land-attack missiles and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes, and is believed to be in the deep waters of the northern Arabian Sea, the Daily Mail said on Saturday (local time).This means that British forces have the capacity to launch attacks on I…
Brussels, March 20 (IANS) European Union (EU) leaders pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict “has not translated into immediate migratory flows towards the EU,” leaders at a European Council meeting underscored “the importance of maintaining a high level of vigilance and ensuring the necessary level of preparedness,” according to conclusi…