Maritime security Archives

‘Our Aircraft Carrier with Mig 29K fighters…’: DGNO on Indian Navy’s role in Operation Sindoor

12 May, 2025 by NM Desk

Operation Sindoor: Two days after the ceasefire declaration, DGMOs of India, and Pakistan are to hold talks today

New Delhi: In a detailed press briefing, Vice-Admiral AN Pramod of the Indian Navy highlighted the strategic role of the Navy during Operation SINDOOR following the Pahalgam terror attack. His statements stressed the capabilities of India’s maritime forces amid escalating regional tensions with Pakistan. Vice-Admiral Pramod emphasised that the deployment of the Indian Navy’s Aircraft Carrier, … Read more

BJP accuses Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife of ISI links, sparking war of words

14 February, 2025 by NM Desk

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, “has links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency”. The BJP also claims that Gogoi posed questions about maritime security in the Lok Sabha at the behest of the Pakistan High Commission. BJP leader … Read more

‘Indonesia our important partner in ASEAN, Indo-Pacific region’, says PM Modi

25 January, 2025 by NM Desk

New Delhi: India and Indonesia on Saturday agreed to give a new momentum to the overall bilateral ties and especially concurred on working jointly in the areas of defence manufacturing and supply chains, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for wide-ranging talks. Subianto, on a three-day visit to India, will be … Read more

INS Vaghsheer a ‘formidable submarine with unmatched pride’ | Its key capabilities

15 January, 2025 by NM Desk

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation upon their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The commissioning of three major naval combatants represents a pivotal step forward in India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security. … Read more

Explained: How sonobuoys will strengthen India-US maritime security

8 January, 2025 by NM Desk

New Delhi: India and US have taken a major step in strengthening security in the Indian Ocean by agreeing to jointly build sonobuoys. These advanced devices are used to detect submarines deep in the ocean and will significantly enhance Indian Navy’s operational capabilities. This agreement was announced on January 6, during the visit of US … Read more