Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:41am on 31 Dec 2023,Sunday Defence
Responding to increased attacks on merchant ships, the Indian Navy reinforces maritime security with four destroyers, one frigate, and a P-8I patrol aircraft in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden. A Predator Drone aids surveillance, while Dornier aircraft and helicopters enhance maritime monitoring. Recent incidents, including attacks on MV Ruen and MV Chem Pluto, prompt heightened vigilance. Task groups, including destroyers and frigates, conduct maritime security operations, supporting merchant vessels. INS Mormugao joins INS Kochi and INS Kolkata in the deployment, emphasizing a deterrent presence. Close coordination with the Coast Guard ensures effective surveillance of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone.
