Enhancing capabilities in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has deployed 10 warships along with other surveillance aircraft to thwart any piracy or drone attacks in the region.
Using intelligence gathered by P8I LRMR aircraft during a surveillance mission, an Indian Navy ship on a mission was redirected to intercept a suspicious dhow involved in smuggling contraband.
This edition of MILAN witnessed participation of 35 units including ships, submarines and aircraft of which 13 ships and one aircraft were from Friendly Foreign Countries.
Indian Navy undertook airborne insertion of Special Forces by paradropping inflatable crafts and MARCOs from C-130 aircraft in the Arabian Sea for continued Anti-Piracy Operations in Arabian Sea.
Key areas for emphasis in 2024 include enhancing administrative efficiency, implementing digital initiatives, conducting both general and specialized training programs, and advancing welfare activities.
The Navy commandos, who sprung into action up on getting a distress call, nabbed the Somali pirates and photographs of their rescue operation soon surfaced online.
Indian Warship INS Sumitra successfully rescued 19 Pakistani crew members from an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel in Somalia, demonstrating the Indian Navy’s commitment to maritime safety.
The Indian Navy said that its warship INS Sumitra intercepted the distressed vessel and pressed into action to locate the fishing vessel, which had been boarded by pirates and saved 19 Pakistani national crew members who were taken hostage.