The Indian Navy has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities and presence in the Indian Ocean Region, marking a notable shift in its maritime strategy. This includes the first-ever visit by a Kalvari-class submarine to Campbell Bay port and the deployment of 11 submarines simultaneously, a first in nearly three decades. The navy has also been active in anti-piracy operations in the Red Sea region, showcasing a greater purpose than at any time since 2008. Additionally, India is adding more punch to its nuclear arsenal with tests of a long-range Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), capable of being launched by India's nuclear ballistic missile submarines. The Western Seaboard witnessed eight submarines operating together in a recently concluded exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating high levels of operational readiness. The new Maritime Anti Piracy Act has been cited by Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar as a key factor in these successes. These developments underscore the Indian Navy's role as a first responder and preferred security partner in the region, amid the Indian Ocean's emerging strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific's major power contestation.
#InPics | Navy Operates 8 Submarines Together In Arabian Sea, Demonstrates Op Readiness https://t.co/OffjA73rPY https://t.co/1EC6dWjyVN
The Western Seaboard witnessed eight submarines operating together in a recently concluded exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating their high levels of Op Readiness. @IN_WNC | @indiannavy | #Submarines https://t.co/cc3YvRApqN
The #IndianOcean is at the heart of major power contestation in the emerging strategic geography of the #IndoPacific which can be considered the central locus of contemporary #geopolitics and #geoeconomics, asserts Harsh V.Pant https://t.co/n3FCFbRHJp
#India simultaneously deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades This deployment by the Indian Navy Friday is a stark contrast to the submarine history of the last two decades that has seen the arm hit by dwindling strength, accidents and write-offs. Marking a… https://t.co/ORean1tZb1
India deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades https://t.co/n3doRKQj9X
The #IndianNavy has been undertaking anti-piracy operations in the #RedSea region with significantly greater purpose than at any time since 2008, argues Harsh V.Pant & @KartikBommakan1 https://t.co/Dm5ejR9bfr
STORY | First-ever visit by Kalvari-class submarine to Campbell Bay port: Navy READ: https://t.co/TguNDcy8Jr https://t.co/NFXemAXiis
The new Maritime Anti Piracy Act is one of the reasons why we have been successful, #Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said -@dperi84 reports https://t.co/Om7ZoS6FWw
#India is adding more punch to its #nuclear arsenal when it tests a long-range Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), which #India’s #nuclear ballistic #missile submarines can launch, note @KartikBommakan1 & Harsh V. Pant https://t.co/5c3GfkYwZw
Maritime Operation Of Indian Navy Played A Pivotal Role As First Responder & Preferred Security Partner In Indian Ocean Region https://t.co/mkFdrVtHAX