Indian Ocean

Damen Begins Construction of New Offshore Patrol Vessels for Pakistan

Damen Shipyards has conducted the keel-laying and steel-cutting ceremony to construct the Pakistani Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels in Galati, Romania.

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Iran, Russia, China to Stage Indian Ocean War Games

Iran, Russia, and China will begin on Friday joint naval drills for three days in the Indian Ocean, seeking to reinforce "common security," an Iranian naval official said.

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Indian Navy Launches First of Four Large Survey Vessels

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. launched a large survey vessel on Sunday, the "Sandhayak," for the Indian Navy.

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Indian Navy to Acquire Unmanned Aerial and Underwater Systems

The Indian Navy is planning to acquire unmanned aerial and underwater platforms in a bid to boost its surveillance capabilities in the Indian Ocean region.

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Indian Missile Test Vessel To Begin Sea Trials

India’s first floating missile test range will begin sea trials this month. Once commissioned, the ship will allow missile tests at a range of up to 1,500 km (932 miles).

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Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Iran's armed forces launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to "enhance security" of maritime trade, state television reported.

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Indian Navy to Buy 10 Shipborne Drones to Boost Surveillance 

The Indian government has cleared a proposal to buy 10 shipborne unarmed drones for the country's navy.

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Seychelles opposition to block military deal with India for Assumption island base

The Seychelles opposition coalition, which holds a majority in parliament, said it will not ratify a deal signed with India to build a military base on one of the archipelago's outlying islands

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