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India is bolstering its naval presence in the Gulf of Oman by deploying additional warships to ensure the safe passage of its fuel carriers through the battle-ravaged Strait of Hormuz.This move comes amid escalating military tensions in West Asia, where the ongoing war has severely disrupted global oil supplies, reported Hindustan Times.The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20 per cent of
The Indian Navy’s pivot towards indigenously developed naval mines, exemplified by the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), signals a strategic masterstroke in underwater warfare.This advanced system, born from the labs of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), targets the Achilles’ heel of modern adversaries: stealth ships and submarines that evade traditional detection.The
India has achieved a notable milestone in ocean observation technology with the successful testing of an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System.The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) conducted the trial off the coast of Muttom in Tamil Nadu. This innovation promises to revolutionise weather forecasting and offshore wind energy development.A Floating LiDAR Buoy integrates a
The Indian-flagged oil tanker Jag Laadki, laden with over 80,000 tons of Murban crude from the UAE’s Fujairah port, has successfully departed the facility following a brazen attack during loading operations.Now sailing under the protective shadow of the Indian Navy in the Gulf of Oman, the vessel is en route to Mundra in Gujarat. This episode unfolds against a backdrop of escalating tensions in
As France sends armada to aid in defensive operations, Britain opts for a much lighter maritime footprint – by choice or necessity.
The LPG tanker Nanda Devi has arrived at Vadinar port in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a significant moment for India’s energy security.This vessel, carrying 46,500 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), reached Indian shores on Tuesday, just one day after the tanker Shivalik docked successfully. The timely arrival underscores India’s determined efforts to secure vital energy supplies despite
India’s naval expansion has reached a pivotal juncture with the formal induction of the indigenous D4 Anti-Drone Shield, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).This counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS), dubbed "Drone Detect, Deter, and Destroy," embodies New Delhi’s "Make in India" ambitions amid escalating
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the nation’s transformation into a dynamic centre of innovation within the defence and security domain.Speaking virtually on Monday at the inauguration of a two-day conference of defence attachés in Ahmedabad, he highlighted India’s strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies.The event, hosted at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), bore
Amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Iran has imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, severing the Persian Gulf’s sole outlet to the Arabian Sea.This chokepoint facilitates approximately 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and natural gas shipments, thrusting global energy markets into turmoil.In response, the Indian Navy has deployed three warships to escort vessels
Iran’s Navy chief has vowed "deadly retaliation" against enemies responsible for the killing of sailors in the Indian Ocean, intensifying tensions following a controversial incident off Sri Lanka’s coast.Rear Admiral Shahram Irani issued the stark warning after several Iranian sailors perished in an attack on the IRIS Dena warship, as reported by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV.Addressing the