- India plans to deploy five times as many warships in the Arabian Sea.
- India maintains warships in permanent deployment at five strategic locations within the Indian Ocean.
- India’s trade is being hampered by attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea.
Because of the growing potential of attacks, India plans to deploy five times as many warships in the Arabian Sea for anti-piracy operations as it did in the previous year.
The enormous oceans will be patrolled by at least twelve vessels, each of which will include a contingent of marine commandos and helicopters.
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This action is consistent with India’s overarching strategy of positioning itself as the area’s principal security ally, a region that transports 40% of the world‘s oil. India maintains warships in permanent deployment at five strategic locations within the Indian Ocean, spanning from the Gulf of Aden to the Malacca Strait.
Still, New Delhi is hesitant to formally join the global naval coalition of twenty countries led by the United States that is fighting the Houthi insurgents in Yemen in the Red Sea.
India has longstanding historical ties to Iran, which the US alleges is supporting the organization. India has never participated in a coalition unless it was run by the UN. Increasing the effectiveness of anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea would only contribute to the greater endeavor to safeguard trade in the area.
The way the situation is developing in the region is being closely examined by India, and its “defense forces are taking necessary measures.” India’s trade is being hampered by attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea; as a result, exports are expected to suffer a $30 billion loss this fiscal year.
