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THE CASE FOR A “HOLISTIC MARITIME SECURITY” DIALOGUE BETWEEN INDIA AND SEYCHELLES
Author: Keywords Seychelles; India; Maritime Diplomacy; Blue Economy; Maritime Security; Non-Traditional Maritime Security Threats; Small Island Development States (SIDS) On 12 March 2025, during his visit to Mauritius, Prime Minister Modi unveiled India’s enhanced maritime policy, vision or outlook — MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) — an […]
INDIA’S SHIPBUILDING AMBITIONS — LESSONS FROM TÜRKIYE
Author: Keywords: INDIA’S SHIPBUILDING AMBITIONS, TÜRKIYE’S SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY, COMMERCIAL SHIPBUILDING, NAVAL SHIPBUILDING, DEFENCE EXPORTS, MARITIME INDUSTRIAL POLICY, MILGEM PROGRAMME, GLOBAL SHIPBUILDING COMPETITION, GREEN SHIPPING, MARITIME STRATEGY As India moves towards its shipbuilding goals—with an explicit ambition of entering the world’s top ten shipbuilding nations by 2030 and eventually the top five by 2047[1]—it […]
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Author: On 05 February 2026, India’s Ministry of Defence, through a Press Information Bureau release, informed of an interception, investigation, and apprehension by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) of three oil tankers, approximately 100 nautical miles west off Mumbai.[1] The ICG operation was purportedly launched to dismantle an international oil-smuggling racket wherein there was an “illicit” […]
A COLLABORATIVE INDO-PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CRITICAL MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE
Author: INTRODUCTION: WHEN INFRASTRUCTURE BECOMES STRATEGY The Indo-Pacific is not simply a geographic designation. It is the beating heart of the global economy – a region that accounts for nearly two-thirds of global GDP, approximately 60 per cent of global maritime trade, and close to 70 per cent of seaborne energy flows.[1] Through its […]
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Author: The release of Germany’s first standalone military strategy, titled Verantwortung für Europa (Responsibility for Europe), on 22 April 2026, marks a watershed moment in the history of the Federal Republic’s security and defence policy.[1] Presented by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, this comprehensive strategic package represents the most profound overhaul of the Bundeswehr’s […]
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admin2026-05-25 11:35:152026-05-25 11:35:33CHINA’S TYPE 076 LHA NEARS COMMISSIONING
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admin2026-05-17 09:15:072026-05-20 06:33:53PAKISTAN'S HANGOR CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAMME – AN UPDATE
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admin2026-05-07 12:44:072026-05-07 12:44:46A HOME PORT FOR CHINA’S NUCLEAR POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER
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admin2026-03-31 08:00:032026-04-01 08:23:59CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART III – GUANGZHOU MARINE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (GMGS)
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admin2026-03-19 09:05:172026-03-20 09:05:45CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART IV – FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY (MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES)
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admin2026-03-10 15:36:592026-03-10 16:11:17CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART II – CHINA OCEAN MINERAL RESOURCES R&D ASSOCIATION
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admin2026-02-24 15:18:512026-02-24 15:19:11CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART I - POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA (PRIC), SHANGHAI
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admin2026-02-05 10:36:472026-02-05 10:36:47PLA NAVY AUGMENTS SHIP REPAIR FACILITIES AT YULIN NAVAL BASE, HAINAN
CHINA’S TYPE 076 LHA NEARS COMMISSIONING
Author: Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 23 dated 25 May 2026 PLA Navy Expeditionary Assets China has made considerable investment in her expeditionary capabilities. More notably, the expeditionary assets that the PLA Navy has acquired over the years have increased in both, size and capability. Various variants of the Type […]
PAKISTAN’S HANGOR CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAMME – AN UPDATE
Author: Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 22 dated 17 May 2026 This brief is an update on Pakistan’s Hangor Class submarine programme, an earlier report on which was published on 25 March 2025. Several notable events have happened since this was published. These are as listed in the subsequent […]
A HOME PORT FOR CHINA’S NUCLEAR POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Author: Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 21 dated 07 May 2026 China’s aircraft carrier programme is gathering steam. The commissioning of the Liaoning (25 Sep 2012) was followed by the Shandong (17 Dec 2019), which had large design similarities with its predecessor. After this, there was a hiatus of […]
CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART III – GUANGZHOU MARINE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (GMGS)
Author: Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 20 dated 31 Mar 2026 The Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS) operates under the direct control of China Geological Survey, Ministry of Land and Resources. It is a comprehensive scientific institution which conducts national basic, strategic and public beneficial investigation and research of […]
CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART IV – FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY (MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES)
Author: Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 19 dated 19 Mar 2026 China has over the years created four large Institutes of Oceanography that function under the Ministry of Natural Resources, often with collaboration with a provincial government/body. Three of these (First, Second, and Third) were established between the late […]
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admin2026-04-22 12:56:062026-04-28 12:58:53India–ROK Emerging Scholars Seminar on Maritime Cooperation
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admin2026-04-20 12:59:552026-04-28 13:01:46Strengthening Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean: Insights from Mombasa Workshop
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admin2026-04-19 13:01:542026-04-28 13:04:43NMF Senior Fellow Participates in Maritime Security Workshop in Mombasa
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admin2026-04-11 13:05:522026-04-28 13:09:11NMF Hosts Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Delegation for Strategic Engagement
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admin2026-04-09 13:10:082026-04-28 13:12:21NMF Moderates Session on India–ROK Economic Collaboration at KI-FEIF 2026
India–ROK Emerging Scholars Seminar on Maritime Cooperation
Author: Ms Arijita Sinha Roy, Research Associate at the National Maritime Foundation, participated in the ROK Emerging Scholars Seminar organised by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) under the Global South Think Tank Partnership Program on 22 April 2026 in New Delhi. The seminar brought together scholars and policy researchers to assess the progress […]
Strengthening Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean: Insights from Mombasa Workshop
Author: A recent workshop held in Mombasa brought together representatives from over 20 countries, international organisations, and think tanks to exchange perspectives on maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. A key area of discussion was the operationalisation of the DCoC/JA Working Group 3 (WG3), currently chaired by Kenya, focusing on enhancing operational cooperation and coordination […]
NMF Senior Fellow Participates in Maritime Security Workshop in Mombasa
Author: Captain RS Sawan, Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, participated in a workshop on maritime cooperation and coordination in the Western Indian Ocean held in Mombasa from 14 to 17 April 2026. The workshop was organised by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and brought together senior practitioners, policymakers, and experts to examine effective […]
NMF Hosts Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Delegation for Strategic Engagement
Author: The National Maritime Foundation hosted Captain Hiroyuki Kosuga, Outgoing Naval Attaché at the Embassy of Japan, for a professional interaction, alongside the introduction of the incoming Naval Attaché, Captain Nakanishi Ryota of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The interaction was attended by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General of the […]
NMF Moderates Session on India–ROK Economic Collaboration at KI-FEIF 2026
Author: Commodore Jai Bedi, Executive Director of the National Maritime Foundation, moderated a session on “Korea–India Collaboration—Business Incentives, Regulatory Framework, and Joint Opportunities” at the 4th Korea–India Future Economy and Industry Forum 2026 (KI-FEIF). The forum was hosted by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) and brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to […]