Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 7 dated 10 Feb 2025 The PLA Navy’s nuclear attack submarine fleet is growing exponentially with an estimated six to nine Type 09III-B SSNs having being launched since May 2022, when the first one rolled out from the newly constructed eastern expansion of the Bohai […]
By Dr Arunkumar Bhatt, Lancer Publishers, 2015, 357 pages, ISBN 978817062133 Dr Arunkumar Bhatt’s Modern Psychological Warfare: A Case Study of India makes a seminal contribution to the study of military strategy and psychological operations. Bhatt grounds his analysis in a profound assertion: “Wars are born in the human mind.” This thought-provoking premise serves […]
Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 6 dated 06 Feb 2025 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 Navy (erstwhile North Sea Fleet) and is amongst the PLA […]
James Kraska and Raul Pedrozo, Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 2018. 395 pages, ISBN 9781682471166, (Hardbound) The concept of free seas was first formulated by Hugo Grotius in his seminal work of 1609, Mare Liberum (The Free Sea). James Kraska and Raul Pedrozo, in their book The Free Sea build on this legacy. To […]
The National Maritime Foundation had the privilege of hosting diplomats from the 5th DISA Fellowship 2025 during their visit . The discussions focused on key maritime security challenges, regional stability, and the evolving dynamics of the Indo-Pacific . There was active audience interaction , fostering insightful exchanges on ocean governance, strategic cooperation, and blue economy […]
NMF Recognised by iCED and SAI for Contributions to Blue Economy and Climate Change The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) was acknowledged by the International Centre for International Audit (iCED), Jaipur and the Supreme Audit Institute of India (SAI) in their quarterly newsletter ‘GREEN FILES’, Vol 45 on the theme ‘Blue Economy’ . Senior Fellows and […]
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 […]