India joins Iran-Russia’s two-day navy exercise
3 years, 10 months ago

India joins Iran-Russia’s two-day navy exercise

Live Mint  

India has joined Iran and Russia in a two-day navy exercise dubbed "Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021" in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. According to a report by Al Jazeera, forces and vessels from the navy divisions of both the Iranian army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps participated in the drill, which kicked off on Tuesday, alongside several vessels from the Russian navy. The Indian Navy has also joined the exercise with a select group of vessels, Admiral Gholamreza Tahani, spokesman of the drill, was quoted as saying. "The exercise we are conducting with Russia is so flexible that not only one other country, but several others could join in later if they wish to do so," he said.

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Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman
9 months, 1 week ago

Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as “Marine Security Belt 2024.” China sent the …

China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
9 months, 1 week ago

China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

Al Jazeera  

Military exercises running through March 16 are to involve warships and aviation. Russia’s defence ministry said the exercises that will run through Friday and involve warships and aviation would focus on the protection of “maritime economic activity”. State media reported that a grouping of ships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet, led by the Varyag cruiser, arrived at the Iranian port of …

Challenge in the Indian Ocean
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Challenge in the Indian Ocean

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ocean region has become restive, with the war in West Asia finding an echo in the waters surrounding India, including a surge in attacks on merchant ships and attempted hijacking of vessels. While India has been involved in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia since 2008, the current situation has required the deployment of 10 frontline warships …

The Indian Ocean Is Witnessing a Surge in Russian Military Exercises
11 months, 1 week ago

The Indian Ocean Is Witnessing a Surge in Russian Military Exercises

The Diplomat  

Russia’s military has been unusually active in the Indian Ocean lately. Russia’s Defense Ministry called the naval drills held with Myanmar in the Andaman Sea “the first Russian-Myanmar naval exercise in modern history.” Two anti-submarine ships, Admiral Tributs and Admiral Panteleyev of the Russian Pacific Fleet, participated in the exercises with a frigate and a corvette from Myanmar's navy. The …

Vantage | What Pak-China's biggest naval drills mean for India
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | What Pak-China's biggest naval drills mean for India

Firstpost  

The emphasis on high-seas operations indicates a strategic shift in priorities for both Pakistan and China In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific, the alliance between Pakistan and China has taken a military turn, evident in their joint naval exercises. China’s contribution includes warships, submarines and guided missile frigates, while Pakistan has committed a substantial naval force, including vessels, …

In Strong Signal To China, India Showcases Twin Carrier Battle Group Ops In Arabian Sea
1 year, 6 months ago

In Strong Signal To China, India Showcases Twin Carrier Battle Group Ops In Arabian Sea

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy's recent exercise, featuring twin-carrier operations in the Carrier Battle Group format, was intended to send a "strong message" to China. The exercise involved the seamless integration of two Aircraft Carriers INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant- along with a diverse fleet of ships, submarines and aircraft, showcasing India's “technological expertise in the maritime …

India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea
1 year, 7 months ago

India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea

Live Mint  

India monitored several Chinese ships that appeared in a portion of the South China Sea where a flotilla of Southeast Asian nations’ warships were engaged in military drills, Bloomberg has reported citing a government official. The abrupt 90-degree turn of Chinese vessels into the path of the ASEAN-India maritime exercise was strikingly coincidental, but it’s unclear whether it was directly …

Russia and China Carry out Joint Air Force Drills in Asia-Pacific Region
2 years ago

Russia and China Carry out Joint Air Force Drills in Asia-Pacific Region

News 18  

Russian and Chinese air forces took part in joint military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday. “The Russian Air Force and the Air Force of the People’s Liberation Army of China conducted another joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific region,” the ministry said in a statement. “For the first time in the history of …

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea
2 years, 1 month ago

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea

News 18  

The Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries — India, the US, Australia and Japan — began on Wednesday off the Yokosuka island near the East China Sea in the backdrop of China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. The opening ceremony of the exercise was attended by Commander of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Rear Admiral Sanjay …

US concerned about India's participation in Russian military exercise 'Vostok 2022'
2 years, 3 months ago

US concerned about India's participation in Russian military exercise 'Vostok 2022'

India TV News  

Highlights Russian military exercise 'Vostok 2022' will be held from September 1 to September 7 in Russia The drill will be attended by India and China among several other countries The exercises were announced last month by Moscow The United States is concerned about India's plans to participate in joint military exercises with Russia, which has waged an unprovoked and …

India, US to hold military exercise near China border amid rising tensions
2 years, 4 months ago

India, US to hold military exercise near China border amid rising tensions

India TV News  

Highlights India, US to hold wargames in October in Uttarakhand This will further strengthen the military ties between the two nations This would be the 18th Yudhabhyas wargames between India and the US India and US will hold their regular Yudhabhyas series of wargames in the Auli area in Uttarakhand near the China border. Further strengthening their military ties, the …

China, Russia hold air drill near Japan
2 years, 6 months ago

China, Russia hold air drill near Japan

Hindustan Times  

China on Tuesday went on the offensive against the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy and Quad alliance, which includes India, as it launched a diplomatic salvo from Beijing and deployed bomber jets along with Russian fighter aircraft over the seas near Japan. China, Russia hold air drill near Japan The joint drill by the two nations, the first since Moscow’s invasion of …

Indian, Russian navies conduct passing exercise in Arabian Sea
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian, Russian navies conduct passing exercise in Arabian Sea

India TV News  

Highlights The navies of India and Russia conducted a passing exercise in the Arabian Sea INS Kochi exercised with Russian Federation Navy's destroyer Admiral Tributs on Friday The exercise showcased cohesiveness and interoperability between the two navies The navies of India and Russia conducted a passing exercise in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy said on Sunday. Indian Navy's indigenously …

U.K., India joint military exercise is to keep peace and stability: CSG top officer
3 years, 2 months ago

U.K., India joint military exercise is to keep peace and stability: CSG top officer

The Hindu  

As the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group gets ready for one of the biggest joint exercises - Konkan Shakti - with Indian armed forces, its biggest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has an added task- it aims to strengthen military as well as cultural ties with India with an intent to ‘demonstrate that democracies that have similar views of the …

China, Russia launch joint naval drills in Russian Far East
3 years, 2 months ago

China, Russia launch joint naval drills in Russian Far East

The Hindu  

China and Russia are holding joint naval drills off the Russian Far East in the latest sign of their growing political and military alignment. Chinese state media said the drills would encompass communications, anti-mine, anti-air and anti-submarine operations, joint maneuvering and firing on seaborn targets. While Beijing generally follows Moscow's lead on matters such as Iran, it has grown increasingly …

Indian Navy Eastern Fleet to deploy task force for two months in South China Sea
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy Eastern Fleet to deploy task force for two months in South China Sea

India Today  

Indian Navy ships will proceed on an overseas deployment to South East Asian countries as part of India’s 'Act East' policy to enhance military cooperation amid China's increasing forays in the Indian Ocean Region. "In pursuit of the Act East policy and to enhance military cooperation with friendly countries, a Task Force of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet is scheduled to …

India, US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise in Eastern Indian Ocean Region
3 years, 8 months ago

India, US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise in Eastern Indian Ocean Region

News 18  

India and the US on Sunday kicked off a two-day naval exercise in the eastern Indian Ocean Region, reflecting the growing congruence in their defence and military partnership. The Indian Navy deployed its warship Shivalik and long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I in the ‘PASSEX’ exercise while the US Navy was represented by the USS Theodore Rosevelt carrier strike group, officials …

Indian Navy ends jam-packed year with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Navy ends jam-packed year with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea

India Today  

The navies of India and Vietnam carried out a passage exercise or PASSEX in the South China Sea on December 26 and 27 as Indian Navy Kiltan returned from Ho Chi Minh City delivering relief material to the country for its flood-affected areas. As part of Indian government’s vision of SAGAR, the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries …

India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises
4 years, 1 month ago

India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The navies of India, the United States, Australia and Japan held exercises Tuesday in the Northern Arabian Sea in the second phase of a naval drill seen as part of a regional initiative to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The Malabar naval exercise “highlights enhanced convergence of views amongst the four vibrant democracies on maritime …

Malabar Exercise: Amid tension with China, India's naval drill with US, Japan and Australia from Tuesday
4 years, 1 month ago

Malabar Exercise: Amid tension with China, India's naval drill with US, Japan and Australia from Tuesday

India TV News  

The first phase of the Malabar exercise among the navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will kick start off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, in a reflection of growing congruence in strategic interests of the four nations. Last month, India announced that Australia will be part of the Malabar exercise which effectively made it a …

Eyeing China, Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India
4 years, 2 months ago

Eyeing China, Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India

Al Jazeera  

Military exercises set to take place in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are likely to upset China. Australia will take part in large-scale military exercises off the coast of India next month that will bring together a quartet of countries concerned by rising Chinese influence. India, Japan, the United States and – for the first time since 2007 – …

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China
4 years, 2 months ago

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China

News 18  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. “SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain,” an Indian Navy …

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday

Live Mint  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. "SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain," an Indian Navy …

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday
4 years, 3 months ago

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday

News 18  

New Delhi: Navies of India and Australia will carry out a two-day mega exercise in the Indian Ocean Region beginning Wednesday that will involve a range of complex naval manoeuvres, anti-aircraft drills and helicopter operations, officials said. The exercise comes in the midst of India's tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese …

India won't participate in Russian defence exercise as China, Pakistan also likely to take part
4 years, 3 months ago

India won't participate in Russian defence exercise as China, Pakistan also likely to take part

India Today  

The government has decided not to participate in a multi-lateral defence exercise that is being organised by Russia and would see participation from China and Pakistan, two countries with which India's relations are extremely strained. Russia had invited India to send a delegation of nearly 150 troops to participate in the multinational Kavkaz defence exercise. In the meeting it was …

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