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 Officer, Naval Construction Wing (Kochi), Southern Naval Command, Indian Navy. This was followed by discussant remarks by […]
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 encouraged participants to view the oceans not merely as conduits of global trade, but as critical strategic spaces shaping economic prosperity, geopolitical […]
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 Navy (erstwhile North Sea Fleet) and is amongst the PLA […]
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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 for India’s economic sovereignty, maritime interests, and long-term strategic outlook. In the interview, Admiral Karambir Singh examined the importance […]
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 the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical competition, worsening climate change, increasing maritime crime, and mounting pressure upon marine resources, the maritime domain has emerged as one of the most contested […]
Abstract Greece is entering a period when deterrence can no longer be understood solely in terms of possessing advanced platforms. Rafale fighter jets, Kimon Class FDI HN frigates, upgraded F-16 Vipers, Type 214 submarines, and future F-35 aircraft remain indispensable, but recent conflicts have shown that endurance, industrial capacity, affordable mass […]
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 succeeds Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, IN (Retd), who led the Foundation with distinction and made an […]
Keywords: International Maritime Organisation, International Shipping Lanes, Underwater Radiated Noise, Indo-Pacific, BBNJ The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as the principal centre of global economic activity, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP) and nearly 65 per cent of the world’s population.[1] The region hosts several of the […]
Keywords: Maritime History, Indian Ocean Trade, Cowrie Currency, Maritime Heritage, Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems, Maritime Consciousness, Indian Maritime Civilisation, Economic History The maritime history of India has traditionally been narrated through the study of ports, merchant guilds, navigational traditions, and overseas trade. However, an equally revealing indicator of maritime connectivity lies in […]
Keywords: VOYAGES framework; India-ROK maritime partnership; shipbuilding cooperation; maritime skilling; supply chain resilience; South Korea-India maritime logistics; greenfield shipyard development; maritime heritage cooperation The VOYAGES (Vision for Operation of Yard Assisted Growth with Efficiency and Scale) Framework, formalised during the April 2026 State Visit of Republic of Korea (ROK), President Lee […]
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) served as Knowledge Partner for Geospatial World at the Indo-Pacific Geo Intelligence Forum 2026, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Commodore Jai Bedi, Executive Director, NMF, chaired Plenary 5 on “Geospatial and Space Empowered Intelligence for Maritime Security”. The session brought together regional experts from the defence, cyber, and […]