As we bid farewell to our incredible six-month internship batch at the National Maritime Foundation, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and passion each intern brought to the maritime domain . From engaging research to insightful discussions, their contributions have truly enriched our think tank. This is not goodbye but the beginning of new journeys! […]
CHINA’S HEAVY LIFT SHIP FLEET AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR USE IN COMBAT Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 5 dated 30 Jan 2025 Heavy Lift Ships (HLS), as the name suggests, are essentially vessels that are designed for the purpose of lifting large and heavy pieces of equipment. They essentially fall […]
Mr John J Vachaparambil, Associate Fellow, Public International Maritime Law (PIML) Cluster, was invited by the International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED), Jaipur as Guest Faculty during the National Training Programme on ‘Climate Change with reference to Marine Ecosystem, Biodiversity Loss and Marine Pollution’ , held from 13 to 17 January 2025. […]
CHINA’S ZUBR CLASS HOVERCRAFTS – AN ASSESSMENT Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – Issue No 4 dated 22 Jan 2025 The Zubr Class (Type 958) is by far the largest hovercraft in the world. It was designed by the Almaz Central Naval Design Bureau, St. Petersburg, USSR. Construction was subsequently undertaken by the Almaz Shipyard […]
Ms Saaz Lahiri, Research Associate (Indo-Pac Cluster, focusing on the EU and UK), was honoured to be invited by the French DA, Col Peltriaux, aboard the French Navy’s iconic nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, FNS Charles de Gaulle , during its port call in Goa from January 03–09, 2025, as part of mission CLEMENCEAU 25. Accompanied by […]
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 for academic research, and not for commercial use. NMF expresses its gratitude to all sources of information, which are […]
CHINA IS WELL ON THE PATH TOWARDS A NUCLEAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – Issue No 3 dated 15 Jan 2025 China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian returned from her sixth round of sea trials on 07 Jan 2025. While much has changed on her when compared to her predecessors insofar as aviation […]
On Tuesday, 07 January 2025, the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), New Delhi, signed an MoU with the Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence, Jakarta, Indonesia, in an online meeting. The MoU was formally signed by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, Director-General of the NMF , and Dr Curie Maharani Savitri, Executive Director of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence. This partnership […]
GSI DELIVERS CHINA’S FIFTH ICEBREAKER IN RECORD TIME Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – Issue No 2 dated 08 Jan 2025 China’s fifth icebreaker, the Tan Suo San Hao (Exploration No 3) set sail from Guangzhou on 26 Dec 2024 and arrived at Sanya on 29 Dec 2024. She is designed by the China State […]
HDZH SETS A NEW BENCHMARK FOR TIME TAKEN TO CONSTRUCT FRIGATES Hudong-Zhonghua (HDZH) shipyard launched the first Type 076 vessel, Sichuan (Hull Number 51) on 27 Dec 2024 with considerable fanfare. Buried under the media blitz is the fact that two Type 054A frigates, one for the PLA Navy and the other for China Coast […]
The Indo-Pacific encompasses diverse economies, complex security challenges, and critical sea lanes essential for global trade. The region has emerged as a central theatre of geopolitical competition, characterised by strategic rivalries, territorial disputes, and economic coercion.[1] Increasing Chinese assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, alongside grey zone activities such as illegal fishing and […]
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: The Way Forward Dr Adityanjee, President of the Council for Strategic Affairs, delivered a Professional Education Lecture at the National Maritime Foundation. He illuminated the audience with his expert insights on India’s Nuclear Doctrine and the way forward, focusing on strategic stability, deterrence, and national security. His thought-provoking lecture encouraged discussions on […]