Indian Navy
Red Sea Crisis and India’s Options

Introduction Since mid-November 2023, the maritime security in the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and the larger Western Indian Ocean has been gravely upended due to the repeated attacks on merchant shipping by the Yemen-based Houthi rebels. Targeting...

Neighborhood News Digest – 30 January 2024

Afghanistan India among 10 countries to participate in meeting convened by Taliban in Kabul- Hindustan Times India was among 10 regional countries that participated in a meeting of diplomatic representatives convened by the Taliban setup in Kabul on...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 January 2024)

Defence Bharat-UAE conducted a joint military exercise— “Desert Cyclone” in Rajasthan. Raksha Mantri inaugurated the first all-girls Sainik School at Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Indian Naval platforms remain mission deployed in the North/Central...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (16-31 December 2023)

Defence Indian Navy’s Mission Deployed Platforms responded to a hijacking incident in the Arabian Sea. President led the nation in paying tribute to Vijay Diwas, commemorating Bharat’s victory in the 1971 war. Indian Navy and IIT Bombay signed a...

VIF News Digest:National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01 – 15 December 2023)

Defence Long range operational deployment of INS Kadmatt. First survey vessel (large) delivered to Indian Navy. Long range Mission Based Deployment of INS Sumedha. Indian Coast Guard Offshore patrol vessel Sajag makes port call at Dammam. India-...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (16 – 30 November 2023)

Defence India - Sri Lanka Joint Exercise Mitra Shakti. Launch of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project at L&T, Kattupalli and CSL Kochi. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh attends 10thASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01 – 15 November 2023)

Defence 15th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue. Maritime Security Meeting between Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy. IAF Contingent Participates in Dubai Air Show 2023. India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. India & Bangladesh Navies Undertake...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (16 - 31 October 2023)

Defence Defence Ministry signs contract for construction of the first Indian Coast Guard Training Ship with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. India-France Military Sub-Committee meeting. Conduct of operational sea training of South African ship SAS Mendi...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (16 - 30 September 2023)

Defence Visit of INS Sharda to Mauritius. INS Nireekshak visits Trincomalee for Joint Dive Training. INCGS Samudra Prahari on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries. Interaction of US delegation with iDEX team. Meeting of India-Malaysia Joint...

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01 – 15 September 2023)

I. Defence Visit of INS Delhi to Colombo. Launch of Y - 12654 (Mahendragiri) Visit of Brazilian Navy Delegation. Indian Army organises North Tech Symposium. Exercise Bright Star-23 Concludes at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. IAF chief takes...

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