June 2026 - National Maritime Foundation

EVALUATING THE INDIA–ROK THOOTHUKUDI GREENFIELD SHIPYARD MOU

Keywords: India–Republic of Korea Relations; Shipbuilding; VOYAGES Framework; Thoothukudi…

NMF Hosts First Formal Review of its Book Project on ‘Advanced Marine Vehicles’

The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) hosted the first Formal Book Review of its Book Project on Advanced Marine Vehicles at the NMF Conference Hall on 29 June 2026. The session featured a presentation by Lieutenant Gaurav Tehlan, Divisional…

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan Addresses Delegates at Rishihood University’s Boot Camp 2026

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan delivered an insightful session at Rishihood University’s Boot Camp 2026, engaging delegates on the growing importance of maritime strategy, national security, and India’s role in the Indo-Pacific. The interaction…

AN UPDATE ON THE UPGRADATION OF YUCHI NAVAL BASE

REAR ADMIRAL MONTY KHANNA (RETD) – ‘DABOLIM DIARIES’ ISSUE NO 25 DATED 24 JUN 2026 Yuchi Naval Base (35o 43.’4 N, 119o 58’.9 E) in Guzhen Bay is located about 50 km South West of Qingdao. It is the primary base of the Northern Theatre…

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF: 01-15 JUNE 2026

Making Waves’ is a compilation of maritime news and news analyses drawn from national and international online sources. Drawn directly from original sources, minor editorial amendments are made by specialists on maritime affairs. It is intended…

Admiral Karambir Singh Shares Strategic Perspectives on the Great Nicobar Project with Outlook India

Admiral Karambir Singh, Former Chief of the Naval Staff and Former Chairman of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), shared his perspectives with Outlook India on the strategic significance of the Great Nicobar Project and its implications…

REVIEW OF “BLUE SECURITY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC”

Editors: Ian Hall, Troy Lee-Brown, and Rebecca Strating. Routledge, Abingdon and New York, 2025. 248 pages, Rs 10,221, ISBN: 978-1-032-69289-0 (Hardback) Against…

“AGENDA 2030” — INDIA’S STRATEGIC ADAPTATION AND GREECE’S NEW VISION OF DETERRENCE

Abstract Greece is entering a period when deterrence can no longer be understood solely in terms of possessing advanced platforms. Rafale fighter jets,…

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Assumes Chairmanship of the National Maritime Foundation

The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) marked a significant leadership transition on 16 June 2026 with the appointment of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM (Retd), former Chief of the Naval Staff, as its new Chairman. Admiral Tripathi…

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND OCEAN GOVERNANCE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC — UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC HABITAT DEGRADATION FROM COMMERCIAL SHIPPING

Keywords: International Maritime Organisation, International Shipping Lanes, Underwater Radiated Noise, Indo-Pacific, BBNJ The Indo-Pacific region has emerged…

ASSESSING INDIA’S MARITIME CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH COWRIES, COMMERCE, AND CIVILISATION

Keywords: Maritime History, Indian Ocean Trade, Cowrie Currency, Maritime Heritage, Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems, Maritime Consciousness, Indian Maritime…

ASSESSING THE PROSPECTS OF THE INDIA–ROK VOYAGES FRAMEWORK

Keywords: VOYAGES framework; India-ROK maritime partnership; shipbuilding cooperation; maritime skilling; supply chain resilience; South Korea-India…