Maritime Security Archives

May 26, 2026 12:33 PM

Free and open Indo-Pacific central to Quad vision: EAM Jaishankar

In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the Quad nations share a collective responsibility to ensure a free, open and stable Indo-Pacific, while emphasising the need for...

October 31, 2025 4:16 PM

ASEAN-India relationship will remain a strong pillar of stability, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a stronger and more stable partnership with ASEAN, focusing on shared prosperity, maritime security, gender inclusion in peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation...

October 24, 2025 10:45 PM

ICG launches two indigenously-built Fast Patrol Vessels ‘Ajit’ and ‘Aparajit’

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) achieved another milestone in bolstering India’s maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Friday. These vessels a...

August 5, 2025 5:17 PM

President Marcos thanks India for 2024 rescue, announces visa-free travel for Indians

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s role in rescuing Filipino nationals following a Houthi rebel attack in 2024. He made the remarks during a joint press conference held in New De...

June 30, 2025 10:44 PM

QUAD nations launch historic ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to enhance maritime security

In a landmark initiative to bolster maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission.' The cross-embarkation mission, conducte...

February 16, 2024 10:47 AM

Visakhapatnam to host 12th edition of MILAN naval exercise with over 50 countries participating

The 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise is set to commence in Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, with the participation of over 50 countries. Under the theme "Forging Naval Alliances for a Secure Maritime Future," the exercise aims to provid...

October 25, 2023 8:01 PM

GMC 2023 to focus on nations cooperating in maritime domain

The Indian Navy will host the fourth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) for the year 2023 from October 29 to 31 in collaboration with the Naval War College in Goa. The GMC is part of the Indian Navy's effort to bring together maritime s...