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MILAN 2026 Strengthens India’s Maritime Cooperation Vision Why in the News ? The Indian Navy successfully concluded the MILAN 2026 multilateral maritime exercise aboard INS Vikrant near Visakhapatnam. With participation from several friendly foreign countries, the exercise strengthened maritime coordination, operational readiness, and regional security cooperation, reinforcing India’s leadership in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). …
Read MoreIndian Navy Training Squadron Arrives at Singapore Why in the News? The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron reached Singapore’s Changi Naval Base as part of its overseas training deployment, reinforcing India–Singapore maritime cooperation and advancing India’s regional vision of MAHASAGAR and cooperative security in the Indian Ocean Region. This deployment also highlights the growing importance …
Read MoreIndia Deepens Maritime Cooperation Through Malabar Exercise Why in the News ? The Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri is participating in Exercise Malabar-2025 at Guam, Northern Pacific, along with navies of key Indo-Pacific partners. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and strengthen regional maritime security through advanced naval drills and joint operations. This collaboration …
Read MoreIndia Strengthens Naval Ties with France, Mauritius Why in the News? The Indian Navy conducted joint exercises with France and Mauritius, enhancing maritime cooperation, regional security, and interoperability. These moves reflect India’s strategic focus on the Indian Ocean Region and its commitment to the MAHASAGAR vision for maritime collaboration. Such naval exercises also demonstrate India’s …
Read MoreIndian Navy’s Training Squadron Docks in Seychelles: An Art-Integrated Approach to Naval Diplomacy Why in the News? The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi, docked at Port Victoria, Seychelles. This marks the third naval visit in 2025, highlighting India-Seychelles maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean …
Read MoreINS Tamal and INS Surat Strengthen Naval Diplomacy Why in the News ? INS Tamal (Talwar-class stealth frigate) and INS Surat (indigenous guided-missile destroyer) arrived at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to enhance Indo-Saudi defence cooperation. The visit involves joint activities, cultural exchanges, and discussions aimed at strengthening naval diplomacy and maritime security collaboration. Indo-Saudi Naval Engagements: …
Read MoreIndian Navy Refits Maldivian Ship Under MAHASAGAR Vision Why in the News ? The Indian Navy completed the refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at Mumbai’s Naval Dockyard. This move highlights India’s maritime partnership with Maldives under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for regional security cooperation. Strengthening Maritime Ties with …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Why in the News? In March 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, articulated India’s full support for the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. Source: Forbes This statement was made amid the ongoing …
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