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Operation Prosperity Guardian

Houthi militants from Yemen have attacked or seized commercial ships near the Red Sea amidst the ongoing Gaza war. It is a multinational security initiative in the Red Sea. Launched by – USA Partner countries – UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain have joined and others. Coordinated by – Combined Maritime Forces, Task Force 153. The Combined Maritime Forces is a multi-naval taskforce with 39 members including India and Pakistan. It was set up in 2022 to improve maritime security in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden. Role – Increased presence of military ships and joint patrols. While they will not necessarily escort a…

23 December, 2023 Maritime security

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Maritime Security Image Source - Deepstrate The recent Chinese satellite and missile tracking ship, the Yuan Wang 5, in Hambantota Port, was brought up by Sri Lanka's envoy to India, who suggested that India and Sri Lanka establish a framework to discuss marine issues. Yuan Wang 5 It is a ship from the Yuan Wang series' third generation, and it went into service in 2007. "Space tracking ships active in aiding the human space program" are among the vessels in this class. Satellites and intercontinental missiles can be tracked using it. Hambantota Port A Public Private Partnership and Strategic Development…

31 August, 2022 Maritime security

Five principle framework for Maritime security

Five principle framework for Maritime security Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the High-level Open Debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation on 9th August. Shri Narendra Modi would be the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate. He outlined the 5 Principle Frameworks for Maritime Security. These are: The first was removing barriers to maritime trade. In this context, Mr. Modi highlighted SAGAR (‘Security and Growth for all in the Region’) — a 2015 Indian framework for regional maritime security. Maritime disputes “should be resolved peacefully and in accordance…

10 August, 2021 Maritime security

Maritime Security open debate at UNSC

Maritime Security open debate at UNSC Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the High-level Open Debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation on 9th August. Shri Narendra Modi would be the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate. The meeting is expected to be attended by several Heads of State & Government of member states of the United Nations Security Council, and high-level briefers from the UN System and key Regional Organizations. The Open Debate will focus on ways to effectively counter maritime crime and insecurity and strengthen coordination in…

09 August, 2021 Maritime security

India’s Maritime Security

India’s Maritime Security GS-paper-2 International affairs – Indian Ocean Amid recent clashes between India and China over Galway valley, the Indian Prime Minister, while addressing the armed forces, held that the “era of expansionism is over”. This signalled India's stance that it will not abide by the Chinese Aggressive posture at the LAC. Though India and China finally agreed to withdraw their troops and agreed to work for mutual peace and cooperation, India should remain wary of Chinese tactics of salami-slicing. Under this strategy, China goes for territorial expansion in small proportion through military intimidation while proclaiming its commitment to peace and tranquillity. In…

01 August, 2020 Maritime security

SAGAR: Indian Ocean

SAGAR: Indian Ocean GS-PAPER-2 India Ocean security Recently, India was admitted to Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) as an observer member. This development is one of the steps in India’s strategic vision (SAGAR) for the Indian Ocean. In 2015, India unveiled it's strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). It is an increasing recognition of the increasing importance of maritime security, maritime commons and cooperation. Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building their maritime security capabilities. For this, India would cooperate on the exchange of information, coastal…

01 August, 2020 Maritime security

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