Maritime Security

The Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy 2026 reflects a maturing strategic realism in Indian maritime thinking.

Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland has significant implications for peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa.

Information-Sharing Platforms help achieve interoperability with friendly nations and can build effective maritime domain awareness in the Western Indian Ocean.

China has made significant progress in equipping the PLA Navy with aircraft carriers of increasing sophistication and capabilities.

The maritime domain, a vital conduit for a nation’s trade and energy security, is increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber threats.

The peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen is key to addressing the maritime security challenges in the Red Sea region.

The success of the Strategic Partnership Model policy is essential to take forward the vision of building domestic capacities in niche technological platforms like submarines.

The Indian Navy has played a vital role in securing maritime trade routes in the Red Sea.

Jaishankar’s visit is a timely reminder that India’s partnership stands on its own, and Indian interests demand more rather than less engagement with Tehran.

The Indian Navy can be expected to continue to use its significant deterrent and punitive capabilities to protect the sea lanes of communications in the Western Indian Ocean.