Indian Navy intensifies Arabian Sea security after surge in attacks on merchant vessels: See Pics
Indian Navy has deployed multiple Guided Missile Destroyers including INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata, in various areas of the Arabian Sea to maintain a deterrent presence.
Following recent attacks on merchant vessels in the region, the Indian Navy has increased security and surveillance in the central and north Arabian Sea by deploying task groups comprising destroyers and frigates to undertake maritime security operations. (Image: PTI)
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Indian Navy has deployed multiple Guided Missile Destroyers including INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata, in various areas of the Arabian Sea to maintain a deterrent presence. (Image: PTI)
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Aerial surveillance by long-range maritime patrol aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) has been enhanced to have a complete maritime domain awareness. (Image: PTI)
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There is a plan to move a guided missile frigate and an off-shore patrol vessel from Eastern Command to the Western seaboard to ensure that commercial shipping and merchant tankers are not targeted by asymmetric forces. (Image: PTI)
