EEZ SURVEILLANCE
Indian Navy to conduct fifth Sea Vigil exercise from November 11, covering entire coastline and EEZ
The Indian Navy has launched the Sea Vigil-26 exercise to assess India's coastal defense preparedness. Scheduled from November 11 to 19, this exercise will cover the entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone. It involves multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard and local communities, to enhance maritime security. This exercise is crucial for identifying gaps and improving coordination among various security forces.
India rejects Pakistan's allegations regarding collision of Indian, Pak ships
India has rejected Pakistan's allegations concerning a naval collision in the Arabian Sea. New Delhi summoned the Pakistani Charge d'Affaires to lodge a strong protest. The incident occurred after a Pakistani vessel closed in on an Indian warship. India stated the Pakistani ship acted unprofessionally and violated maritime agreements. The Indian vessel INS Kolkata sustained no major damage and remains operational.
Navy Chief Swaminathan meets Mauritius PM, discusses ways to boost maritime security ties
Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. They discussed strengthening maritime security cooperation and training exchanges between nations. The Admiral assured full support for Mauritius's coast guard capability enhancement efforts. Discussions also focused on joint surveillance and expanding operational linkages. This visit reinforces India's vision for regional maritime security and growth.
Indian Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to deepen maritime security
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is set to visit the island nation of Mauritius on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and deepening defence ties with the key Indian Ocean partner.
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan says
A Chinese destroyer conducted live-fire drills near Japan's Okinotori Island early Sunday. Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted Chinese and Russian naval vessels operating together. The Chinese Luyang III-class destroyer conducted the exercise within Japan's exclusive economic zone.
IOS Sagar arrives in Port Louis after completing 1st phase of EEZ surveillance
Indian naval ship IOS Sagar, carrying personnel from nine nations, finished its first joint surveillance phase with Mauritius. This operation is part of a larger deployment in the South Western Indian Ocean. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated the mission on April 5. The goal is to enhance regional maritime security and international cooperation.
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Maldives purchases drones from Turkey to patrol country's vast maritime area
Maldives has acquired surveillance drones from Turkey to patrol its exclusive economic zone. Efforts have been made to establish a drone base in Maafaru, Noonu atoll.
Maldivian President Muizzu sticks to anti-India posturing, mentions Indian troop withdrawal in Parliament address
In his address, Muizzu said New Delhi and Male have agreed that Indian troops will leave the Maldives by May 10. He said Indian troops on one of the three aviation platforms in the island nation will leave by March 10, and those on the other two will pull out by May 10.
55-60 ships ensure security every day: Coast Guard DG
The Indian Coast Guard is actively addressing the recent surge in piracy incidents by intensifying patrolling and leveraging advanced surveillance techniques. On any given day, 55-60 surface assets are deployed at sea to ensure the safety of traffic.
INS Sumedha arrives in Mozambique, joint EEZ surveillance to be held
Indian Naval Ship Sumedha, deployed in Africa, docks in Maputo for joint Exclusive Economic Zone surveillance with Mozambique Navy from November 23 to 25. Aimed at reinforcing ties, the visit includes professional exchanges, planning conferences, and courtesy calls to bolster maritime cooperation. Both nations share warm bilateral relations, fostering defense collaboration through regular meetings. INS Sumedha, equipped for diverse missions, supports international cooperation in crisis relief and surveillance.
Indian military copters in Maldives used for EEZ surveillance and training
Indian military presence in the atoll state includes two Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters operating in Male, and a Dornier aircraft given to the Maldives National Defence Force (MDNF), with the condition that while it will operate under the command and control of MNDF, the running costs will be borne by India, sources said.
African Safari:Maiden India-Tanzania Joint Surveillance of Tanzanian EEZ
India’s expanding defence cooperation with various maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean exemplify its commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's doctrine of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in the Region). Among these countries, Tanzania has emerged as a critical partner in India's defence outreach and Indo-Pacific Policy, showcasing a deepening bond between the two nations.
Chinese intrusions into Indian Ocean not uncommon: Indian Navy
On August 13, the Sri Lankan government had granted port access to the vessel from August 16 to 22 on condition that it will keep the Automatic Identification System (AIS) switched on within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country and no scientific research would be conducted in its waters.
Navy plans to stop Chinese spy ship from entering India's exclusive economic zone
Though it is a known fact that the Yuan Wang-6 is a spy ship of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), sent to the Indian Ocean Region to track India's missile tests from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, she is officially registered as a research and survey vessel.
India-Maldives upgrades security & defence partnership to combat terror
Male had requested a couple of years back for enhancing the capability of the Defence Forces of the Maldives in exercising jurisdiction and undertaking maritime surveillance of its EEZ and islands, officials said.
10 illegal foreign fishing boats, contraband worth Rs 1,500 cr seized by Coast Guard in 2020
The ICG's statement said, "The 'preventive and measured response' stance of operations introduced just over a year ago, ensured that more than 6,000 fishing boats with about 40,000 fishermen were escorted to safe harbours during the passage of 11 cyclones last year, thus averting loss of lives and property at sea."
India provides Dornier aircraft to Maldives in sync with growing strategic ties
The requirement for the Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft was raised by the then Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen during a visit to India in 2016. Seven Maldivian military personnel including pilots, air observers and engineers are being trained by the Indian Navy to operate the aircraft, the sources said.
Expanding strategic cooperation: India provides aircraft to Maldives defence forces
The requirement for a Dornier Maritime Surveillance aircraft was raised during the Visit of Former President Yameen to India in 2016. Maldivian pilots are being trained for the Dornier since 2017. The Dornier will run on the command and control of MNDF while running costs will be borne by India
Defence Ministry nod for state-of-the-art tech upgrade of Coast Guard's 17 Dornier aircraft
The Coast Guard has a fleet of Dornier aircraft which plays a pivotal role in maritime surveillance.
Navy deploys amphibious warship in Indian Ocean in view of China's assertiveness
The Navy said the warship INS Shardul has been deployed in keeping with India's national objective of ensuring a secure and stable regional environment.
Maritime cooperation: India to gift interceptor boat to Seychelles
India, wary of Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region, has been cooperating with the country by undertaking patrolling in its EEZ at its request.
Geo-strategic boost: Indian Navy deploys P 8I aircraft to Seychelles for surveillance
This deployment would assist in curbing illegal activities and piracy as well as contribute towards security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
INS Teg to undertake operations in EEZ of Mauritius
During the deployment, the ship will undertake joint patrolling and surveillance operations with Mauritian National Coast Guard ships, a statement by the Navy said.
INS Teg reaches Seychelles to carry out EEZ surveillance
The defence cooperation between the two nations includes cooperation in the field of Training, Hydrography and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
Thaw in military ties as India sends warship to Maldives
Offshore patrol vessel INS Sumedha will undertake an operational turn-around at Male on May 11-12, which will involve training and embarkation of some personnel from the Maldives National Defence Forces. It will then undertake the joint surveillance from May 12 to 15.
Indian ship deployed to undertake jnt surveillance of Maldives EEZ
The Indian Navy said its ship Sumedha, a naval offshore patrol vessel has been deployed to undertake the joint surveillance of EEZ of Maldives from May 9 to 17.
How PM Modi's three-nation tour underscores New Delhi's Indian Ocean diplomacy
The Indian Ocean is critical to the future of the world and for India in its quest for a bigger global role. The region bears two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments.
Mauritius signs Rs 100-crore deal with HAL for Dornier aircraft
HAL has supplied helicopters like Cheetah, Chetak and Dhruv, and two Dornier aircraft in maritime version to Mauritius in the past.
New coast guard chief in action station
Under pressure for being complacent in guarding against the threat of terror emanating from the sea, the coast guard got a new chief on Sunday.
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