India has escalated its maritime security efforts by dispatching over 10 warships to the Arabian Sea in response to the increased threat of piracy and attacks on merchant vessels, particularly near the coast of Somalia. This deployment, which includes major indigenous warships such as Destroyers, Frigates, and Offshore Patrol Vessels, represents a fivefold increase in the number of warships compared to the previous year. The Indian Navy's presence aims to prevent piracy, missile and drone attacks, and boarding attempts by various pirates, including those from Iranian and Houthi factions. The move to enhance naval forces in the region is seen as India flexing its maritime muscles to maintain a deterrent presence after a series of shipping attacks.
Segment from Indian news about the Indian Navy deploying 10 vessels to the Arabian Sea to protect other vessels from Iranian and Houthi missile and drone attacks as well as boarding attempts by various pirates 🇮🇳 https://t.co/uRystPI3mg
India flexes maritime muscles by boosting Arabian Sea force. India's large naval deployment to the Arabian Sea to "maintain a deterrent presence" after a string of shipping attacks -- marks a rapid ramping up of forces https://t.co/Gg1YFqtWMS https://t.co/i1HewsMlw2
6-10 major indigenous Indian Navy warships including Destroyers, Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels are deployed in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden with a special focus near the coast of Somalia to prevent piracy and drone attacks on the merchant vessels. Indian warships are… https://t.co/LMubqzRjII
#India will boost the number of warships for anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea by five times more than last year as the threats of attacks rise. https://t.co/NcYWlu0hc0
India sent over 10 warships sent to deter pirates of the Arabian Sea. #Velsig #geopolitics https://t.co/301mKpPsxk