Indian Navy

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.
• Indian Navy ensures a measure of stability and tranquility in the region.
• The Navy has a Marine Commando force (MARCOS) which was raised for direct action amphibious warfare and counter terrorism.
• Indian Navy is headed by the Chief of the Naval ....