India Coast Guard Global Summit 2027 will be hosted in Chennai during the Golden Jubilee of ICG, enhancing India’s maritime diplomacy and international cooperation in security and environment. India to Host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027 India’s Big Announcement & the Venue India has been unanimously selected to host the 5th Coast…
India Mauritius Special Economic Package 2025 of USD 680 million includes healthcare, infrastructure, education, and maritime security projects, strengthening bilateral ties and Indian Ocean strategic presence. India-Mauritius Special Economic Package 2025: An In-Depth Analysis Bilateral State Visit & Strategic Timing In early September 2025, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, undertook a State Visit…
INS Tamal Casablanca visit strengthens India Morocco naval cooperation with joint exercises and cultural exchanges, enhancing maritime security and diplomatic ties in 2025. Introduction The Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, recently concluded a significant three-day port visit to Casablanca, Morocco, from August 6 to August 9, 2025. This visit underscores India’s commitment to…
SIMBEX 2025 India Singapore joint naval exercise concluded successfully, showcasing strategic Indo-Pacific defence cooperation, interoperability, and maritime security readiness. Navies of India and Singapore Conclude SIMBEX 2025 Overview of SIMBEX 2025 The 32nd edition of the Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was carried out between July 28 and August 1, 2025, with operations spanning the RSS Singapura–Changi…
India UAE maritime agreement strengthens Indian Ocean security, boosts SAGAR vision through MoU signed during JDCC 2025 for joint operations, rescue, and defence training. India–UAE Sign Maritime Security & Safety Cooperation Agreement The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the UAE National Guard Command formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on July 30, 2025, to…
Indian Coast Guard ship Atal launched by Goa Shipyard on July 29, 2025. This indigenously built fast patrol vessel boosts maritime security and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence. Indian Coast Guard’s New Fast Patrol Vessel “Atal” Launched at Goa Shipyard Launch of the Sixth Indigenous FPV “Atal”On 29 July 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) ceremoniously…
India Greece naval exercise PASSEX 2025 conducted near Mumbai boosts maritime interoperability and highlights strategic defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. India & Greece Conduct PASSEX to Strengthen Naval Cooperation Joint Naval Exercise Near Mumbai On July 10, 2025, the Indian Navy and the Hellenic (Greek) Navy conducted a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian…
Strait of Hormuz crisis 2025 intensifies as Iran threatens closure amid Middle East tensions. Learn how this critical oil chokepoint impacts global energy supply and India’s oil strategy. The Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint Overview of the Strait The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway that connects the Persian…
INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy on 18 June 2025 strengthens India’s coastal defence with indigenous ASW shallow water technology under Make in India. Introduction to INS Arnala On 18 June 2025, the Indian Navy officially inducted INS Arnala, the first of a series of 16 Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW‑SWC), into service at Visakhapatnam’s…
Offshore energy infrastructure security reinforced at the 137th OSCC meeting chaired by the Indian Coast Guard, focusing on inter-agency coordination and advanced surveillance measures. Overview of the 137ᵗʰ OSCC Session On 12 June 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137ᵗʰ meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi The meeting…
