The Indian Navy has deployed more than 10 warships to enhance its maritime presence in the region, starting from the North and Central Arabian Sea to the Gulf of Aden to prevent any piracy and drone attacks.
According to the Times of India, on January 9, in addition to deploying warships, the Indian Navy also deployed Marine Corps Commandos (MARCOS). Officials noted that the Indian Navy is a permanent force in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), will do whatever it can to protect India's national interests, while facilitating global trade in the region in a free, fair and open manner.
The Indian Navy is also working closely with maritime agencies of other countries to monitor the overall situation and ensure safety of merchant vessels. The Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, which houses international liaison officers from over a dozen countries, chaired by India, is also on alert.
Since October 2008, India has also regularly deployed warships to patrol against piracy in Aden, up to about 110 ships.
KHANH HUNG
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