India has a coastline of 7,516 km with a total of 1,197 island territories in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy, by virtue of its capability, strategic positioning and robust presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), has been a catalyst for peace, tranquility and stability in the IOR.
The Indian Navy is the world’s fifth largest Navy. It has engaged with other maritime nations, extending a hand of friendship and cooperation. For smaller nations in our neighbourhood, as well as nations that depend on the waters of Indian Ocean for their trade and energy supplies, ....
