maritime security

October 30, 2026 10:18 AM

AI, maritime security priorities in India’s pursuit of UNSC election

As threats to maritime security emerge from new technology, India has urged international cooperation to counter them and said it would be a priority for it in pursuing election to the Security Council. "India has identified AI (artificial intelligence) and maritime security as important priorities for its candidature to the Security Council for 2028–2029", India's Permanent Representative P Harish said on Thursday. "Our objective is clear: technology must strengthen human security, not unde...

October 16, 2026 10:42 AM

India condemns attacks on commercial shipping, calls for protection of seafarers at UN

India has strongly condemned attacks on commercial shipping and maritime navigation amid escalating tensions in West Asia, describing the strikes as “legally and morally indefensible” and calling for the safety and security of seafarers, including Indian nationals. Addressing the United Nations Security Council’s quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, called for an immediate de-es...

October 15, 2026 9:45 AM

Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks

A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past ‌24 hours after being hit by projectiles in separate incidents, maritime officials said on Wednesday. Attacks around the waterway have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up strikes in response to the US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride, a small container vessel with a capacity of 2,824 20-foot equivalen...

October 14, 2026 4:46 PM

Indian Navy to Hand Over Command of Combined Task Force 154 in Bahrain

The Indian Navy is scheduled to hand over command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, on October 14, marking the completion of its first-ever command of a task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). CTF 154 is the CMF’s dedicated multinational maritime training task force. It focuses on professional training and capacity building to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness among the 47 nations associated with the maritime partnership. ...

October 14, 2026 12:30 PM

India seeks open, inclusive Indo-Pacific, says Rajnath Singh at ASEAN-India defence forum

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for greater cooperation between India and ASEAN to promote peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. He stressed the importance of mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law and dialogue to address emerging security challenges. Addressing the first ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said Indi...

October 13, 2026 1:27 AM

Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Mangrol

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on October 12. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Defence Forces, representatives of the Ministry of Defence, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), industry partners and other dignitaries. Indigenous...

October 12, 2026 7:24 PM

INS Tarkash to Participate in IBSAMAR IX 2026 to Strengthen Trilateral Maritime Cooperation

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, is on an overseas deployment to South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026. The trilateral exercise brings together the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies to enhance interoperability, strengthen maritime cooperation and promote mutual understanding among the participating forces. Focus on Maritime Security in the Indian O...

October 8, 2026 1:28 AM

India condemns attacks on commercial ships in Black Sea, seeks immediate cessation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday condemned the attacks on three commercial vessels — Togo-flagged Alfa Watan, Palau-flagged Able and Liberia-flagged Aframax Rio — in the Black Sea, expressing deep concern over the continuing incidents targeting commercial shipping. Of the 18 crew members onboard Able, seven are Indian nationals, one of whom was injured in the attack. With the assistance of Bulgarian authorities, all crew members were evacuated and are currently stationed ...

October 2, 2026 1:06 AM

INS Tarkash arrives at Mombasa, Kenya for goodwill port call

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on September 29 for a goodwill port call as part of her deployment. The visit underscores the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between India and Kenya, two maritime nations connected by historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. India and Kenya share a long history of maritime engagement across the Indian Ocean. As key maritime nations, both countries remain committed to fostering maritime ties and...

September 28, 2026 11:53 PM

India, Fiji discuss maritime security, military training, defence industry collaboration at JWG meeting

India and Fiji on Monday held discussions on maritime security, military training, cyber training and defence industry collaboration, as the two countries sought to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation at the second India–Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in New Delhi. The two sides also discussed capacity building, service-to-service engagements and enhanced institutional cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and Fiji, while expressing satisfaction over the...