China’s Expanding Surveillance Footprint In Indian Ocean With 4th Spy Ship — And India’s Strategic Countermove
India’s naval diplomacy at Colombo reflects a proactive approach — meeting influence with influence, presence with presence.
Nov 28, 2025, 20:26 PM IST
Why Gulf Navies Are Expanding Training Ties With India Whilst Limiting Pakistan Engagement
Over the last few years, Gulf navies have moved towards more structured, recurring interaction with the Indian Navy.
Nov 26, 2025, 21:22 PM IST
As India Prepares For Missile Test Near Andamans, China Sends Spy Fleet – Here’s The Inside Story
China has deployed three spy ships near the Andaman Islands, raising serious concerns for India’s upcoming BrahMos missile test, as the vessels gather intelligence on sea, submarine and air activities in the region.
Nov 26, 2025, 03:04 AM IST
From Ethiopia To Somalia: In The Horn’s Uncertainty, China Finds Opportunity With Pakistan As Puppet
For India and other Indian Ocean states, the lesson is clear. China’s strategy in the Horn is not driven by chaos, but by timing. It doesn’t provoke instability; it waits for it. And once the region is distracted, divided, or financially strained, Beijing inserts itself in a way that appears to be helpful but operates like leverage.
Nov 18, 2025, 15:16 PM IST
How ISRO's 'Bahubali' Satellite Will Tilt Maritime War In Indian Navy's Favour In Indian Ocean Region
On 2 November 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the communication satellite GSAT-7R (code-name CMS-03), specifically built for the Indian Navy.
Nov 03, 2025, 07:30 AM IST
Grey Hulls, White Boats: How Maritime Crime Funds Hybrid Threats In The Indian Ocean
In the western Indian Ocean, analysts increasingly describe this as a hybrid threat: illicit networks that generate profit, destabilise governance, and serve the strategic interests of state-aligned actors.
Oct 28, 2025, 15:16 PM IST
Is Pakistan Trying To Incite India? Why Naval Chief Visit To Disputed Creek With New War Gear Raises Security Concerns
Top Indian officials have strongly condemned Admiral Ashraf’s visit, terming it a deliberate attempt to project military assertiveness in disputed maritime zones.
Oct 28, 2025, 03:31 AM IST
Indian Navy’s Training Squadron Gets Ceremonial Welcome In Seychelles
The ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, and CGS Sarathi, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, and received a grand ceremonial welcome, an official said on Tuesday.
Sep 02, 2025, 19:28 PM IST
What's Blue Water Navy And Why India Wants One? Deep Dive Into India's Maritime Ambition
The Indian Navy on June 18 inducted INS Arnala - the pioneering Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft- in its fleet, thus flexing muscles against Chinese and Pakistani submarine threats.
Jun 18, 2025, 15:58 PM IST
‘Of Six, Two Are Critically Injured With Burns’: Rescuees From Singapore Container Ship Rushed To Hospital In Mangaluru
The INS Surat, carrying the rescued crew members who sustained injuries in the vessel fire, arrived at the New Mangalore Port Authority, Panambur, earlier.
Jun 10, 2025, 06:11 AM IST
Caught On Camera: Indian Navy, Coast Guard Capture Massive Explosion On Singaporean Ship In -Watch Video
MV WAN HAI 503 was on passage from Colombo to Nhava Sheva, according to the Indian Coast Guard PRO.
Jun 09, 2025, 22:07 PM IST
Maldives To Betray India? Muizzu Govt Likely To Permit Chinese 'Spy' Devices In Indian Ocean
Reports suggest that the Maldives government is in discussions with China to deploy fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the Indian Ocean, raising concerns about the potential strategic implications.
Mar 11, 2025, 08:59 AM IST
Diego Garcia: America Controls This Island In Indian Ocean; Bombs Afghanistan, Iraq From Here; The Big 2036 Game Plan?
The U.S. maintains a strategic military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a territory claimed by Mauritius but controlled by the U.K. The base plays a crucial role in global military operations, despite ongoing legal and diplomatic controversies.
Aug 16, 2024, 07:10 AM IST
India Maldives Relations: China's interference in the Indian Ocean
India Maldives Relations: China's interference in the Indian Ocean is continuously increasing. Spy ship deployed in Maldives. And suspicion of espionage is also being raised in the Indian Ocean.
Apr 27, 2024, 12:26 PM IST
Indian Navy Rescue another ship Mv Ruen from Somali Pirates
Indian Navy vs Somalia Pirates: China is uneasy with the bravery of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy rescues ship MV Rouen from Somalian pirates. Indian Navy forced 35 robbers to surrender.
Mar 18, 2024, 09:20 AM IST
Indian Navy vs Somalia Pirates: Indian Navy rescues ship from Somalian pirates
Indian Navy vs Somalia Pirates: Another example of the growing influence of the Indian Navy has been seen. Indian Navy VS has saved a ship from Somalian pirates.
Mar 17, 2024, 17:08 PM IST
Chinese Research Vessel Heading To Maldives: Report
Relations between India and the Maldives have strained since President Muizzu took office in November, shifting the government's focus towards China and requesting the withdrawal of nearly 80 Indian troops stationed in the Maldives.
Jan 23, 2024, 12:46 PM IST
India Deploys 10 Warships in Arabian Sea
Indian Navy Warships Arabian Sea: Due to increasing threat of pirates in the Arabian Sea, India has deployed 10 of its warships.
Jan 09, 2024, 21:18 PM IST