Maritime Security News

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi s state visit to Seychelles on June 27 29, 2026, marked a watershed moment in India s foreign policy, celebrating 50 years of bilateral diplomatic relations. As the Guest of Honour for Seychelles' 50th National Day, Modi s vis

India and Japan agreed to deepen maritime security cooperation and naval coordination. They will explore joint development in naval shipbuilding and design

Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi, the Commandant of the National Defence Academy said on Monday said that China has been regularly deploying its large ocean surveying fleet of approximately 64 active research and survey vessels in the Indian Ocean region to collect sea

Beijing: China is expanding its aircraft carrier fleet at a rapid pace to bolster its global naval presence but the massive warships may remain vulnerable to submarine attacks, according to a US think tank report.A recent report from the Washington-based Centr

Esmail Baghaei, Iran s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Iran is currently discussing the details of possible transit fees over the Strait of Hormuz in its negotiations with Oman over a new route for shipping, whilst emphasising that discussions on the broad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Assembly of Seychelles during his State Visit, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the future of India-Seychelles relations. From maritime security and blue economy cooperation to digital innovation, climat

West Asia has once again descended into open conflict. For a third consecutive day, the United States launched strikes on Iran, and Tehran targeted US allies and commercial tankers, even as oil prices climbed to their highest level in a month

India launched its campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2028-29. The nation will focus on maritime security and countering terror financing

India condemned an attack on the GFS Galaxy vessel near Oman. Ten of eleven Indian nationals aboard were rescued, while one remains missing

The United States Saturday launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran after an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the action was taken in response to threats to maritime security in the region

Dubai/Washington: Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a severe response. A vessel that had jeopardized maritime secur

In varying degrees, cities in India experience traffic congestion that results in slower speeds and longer travel times. The rapid growth in the number of private motor vehicles, inadequate road infrastructure, and inefficiencies in traffic management contribu

US-Iran War Live Updates: The US military on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday launched fresh strikes targeting Iran after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil

Three commercial tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking a fresh escalation in security risks along one of the world s busiest transit routes. British maritime authorities said the incidents involved projectiles and a drone, with

India and Indonesia signed a series of landmark agreements Tuesday covering the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missile systems, as well as major defence technology transfers, critical mineral extraction, maritime security, an

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a crucial visit to Indonesia, aiming to bolster bilateral ties amidst rising geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific. Experts highlight the strategic importance of this engagement, focusing on maritime security coop

I write this from Srinagar on the eve of Muharram. Black flags wave in the summer wind through neighbourhoods in parts of the city

US President Donald Trump Friday said Iranian leaders would eventually have no choice but to reach an agreement with Washington to end the ongoing conflict, even as fresh exchanges of fire...