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This exercise comes just months after a conflict between the two countries and at a time when india has reaffirmed that war against terrorism through Operation Sindoor is still on.
China has long been accused of using its research vessels for reconnaissance mission. Despite India's concern, China continues to deploy the ships in the Indian Ocean Region for surveying seafloor ridges and underwater features.
MV WAN HAI 503 was on passage from Colombo to Nhava Sheva, according to the Indian Coast Guard PRO.
The exercise was aimed at demonstrating the Navy's combat readiness and its capability to safeguard India's maritime interests. The warships were deployed in the Arabian Sea.
Indian Navy warship INS Sumedha intercepted the hijacked vessel, FV Al-Kambar, as it was being held captive by pirates.
The Indian Navy on Friday said that it successfully intercepted the Iranian Fishing Vessel ‘Al Kambar 786’, which had been hijacked.
The Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on Saturday, ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury, the Indian Navy said in an official statement.
The operation, spearheaded by the Indian warship INS Kolkata, unfolded over 40 intense hours, showcasing the Navy's unwavering commitment to maritime security and humanitarian rescue missions.
The base at Minicoy Islands is designed with capabilities similar to INS Baaz in the Andamans and will enhance the Navy's presence in the Arabian Sea.
PM shared his pictures of performing underwater pooja in scuba gear on the social media platforms.
The Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, sailing off the East Coast of Somalia, had fallen victim to pirates, endangering the lives of 19 Pakistani nationals who were on board.
The Indian Navy swiftly reacted to the SOS and deployed an MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) and diverted its warship INS Chennai to help the troubled vessel, near the east coast of Somalia.
The merchant vessel suffered a drone attack, resulting in a fire that the onboard crew successfully extinguished.
Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Vikram reached to merchant vessel in distress.
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