India Sends 10 Warships To Arabian Sea To Guard Against Pirate Attacks

Reports indicate that India has dispatched 10 warships to the Arabian Sea to counter potential drone attacks. This escalated deployment follows a pirate assault on MV Chem Pluto, a Liberian-flagged vessel. The security measures in the Arabian Sea are being heightened to prevent pirate activities, as the United States shifts its focus to the Red Sea following attacks by Houthi rebels on ships.

India is spearheading the increased deployment in the Arabian Sea and has chosen not to participate in the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian. The Indian Navy is sustaining a 'persistent presence' in the region due to the escalating threats of piracy and drone attacks jeopardizing vital communication routes, according to senior officials cited by Times Of India.

The deployed Indian warships include INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Chennai, INS Mormugao, as well as multi-role frigates like INS Talwar and INS Tarkash. Both the Navy and the Coast Guard are collaborating to intensify surveillance of the country's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Although the Indian Navy is not part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, it is actively sharing information and coordinating efforts with friendly foreign nations such as the US, the UK, and France. This information exchange aims to enhance overall maritime security and awareness of the domain.

An official quoted by Times Of India stated, "Indian warships are positioned throughout the region to augment surveillance and act as a deterrent against both pirate activities and drone strikes. The objective is to stabilize the situation in the Arabian Sea and promote comprehensive maritime security."

Ongoing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions are being conducted using the P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft and the unarmed MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones. These platforms can provide real-time high-resolution imagery through their advanced sensors, contributing to enhanced maritime security.

समुद्री डाकुओं के हमलों से बचाव के लिए भारत ने अरब सागर में 10 युद्धपोत भेजे