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May 28
China invested years in high-altitude airbases, assuming the #Himalayas would provide security.
With extended-range #BrahMos & IAF Su-30MKIs, India can hold key Tibetan airfields at risk from standoff range, challenging that assumption & strengthening deterrence @WarrenPlatts
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The #IndianNavy has inducted #INSAgray, one of eight ASW Shallow Water Craft designed to strengthen coastal defense& counter underwater threats in India's littoral waters. Built by GRSE with over 80% indigenous content, Agray is a major boost to maritime security.
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A key feature of INS Agray is its waterjet propulsion system, making it one of the largest Indian naval vessels to use the tech. Waterjets offer superior maneuverability, lower acoustic signatures& better performance in coastal waters, critical advantages for ASW missions.
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Armed with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers & shallow-water sonar systems, INS Agray can conduct ASW, coastal surveillance, mine-laying& low-intensity maritime ops. A strong example of India's growing naval capability & defense self-reliance.
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China’s outreach to Myanmar’s leadership strengthens its strategic foothold along India’s eastern flank.
By deepening economic, security& infrastructure ties, Beijing increases its leverage in Myanmar, India’s Act East connectivity& border security in the Northeast @WarrenVsCCP
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On 16 June 2017, PLA's road-building in #Doklam sparked a 73day India–China standoff over attempts to change status quo, escalating tensions
Doklam was a reminder: Small moves near strategic corridors can carry national consequences #DoklamStandoff #Doklam2017 #ChineseAggression
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Jun 15
The #IndianNavy's #INSTarkash arrived at Port Victoria on 12 June 2026 as part of its deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, reinforcing India’s maritime security presence.
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Jun 15
The deployment reflects growing interoperability between the Indian Navy and Seychelles Coast Guard, aimed at improving response to shared maritime challenges such as piracy, illegal fishing & regional security threats.
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Jun 15
Beyond operations, the port visit includes high-level meetings, cultural exchanges & transfer of essential supplies, underscoring India’s long-term role as a maritime security partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Jun 15
Close Russia-China ties haven’t granted Beijing access to #TumenRiver, while Moscow’s 2025 #RELOS pact with India deepens trust.
China’s repeated coercive actions undermine peace; India rises as a reliable maritime& trade partner with a clear rules-based vision @vtchakarova
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Jun 15
2 Pakistani pilots died& civilians were injured in a PAF Super Mushshak crash near Mardan
Despite being a parasite on China's back for defense imports, Pakistan's use of aging trainers raises serious questions abt its dependence on China, modernization efforts& safety priorities
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Jun 15
On this day in 2020, the icy heights of #Galwan witnessed unmatched Indian courage.
After confronting an illegal Chinese position, our soldiers faced a brutal ambush with rods, spikes & stones, yet stood their ground, exposing #China's aggression. #ITBP #IndianArmy #India
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Jun 13
A recent incident involving MT Olympic Life highlights a serious maritime hazard where an unexploded missile warhead was discovered inside the vessel while en route to Kochi. The alert was quickly escalated via IFC-IOR, triggering an immediate response.
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Jun 13
The EOD team executed a carefully phased operation using specialized tools to locate, neutralize & safely remove the unexploded ordnance. Strict safety protocols were followed throughout to prevent ignition or secondary damage.
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Jun 13
The operation was completed successfully, ensuring the safety of the crew, vessel &nearby infrastructure. The recovered ordnance has been secured for further analysis, showcasing the Navy’s readiness for complex maritime threat response in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Jun 13
ASEAN's founding promise was regional stability. But while China builds fortresses, expands IUU fishing & coerces smaller claimants in the South China Sea, ASEAN keeps issuing statements. At some point, silence becomes complicity @WarrenPlatts @MICHAELWAR50195 @michaelturton
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Jun 12
The #IndianNavy is boosting ASW strength with 21 MH-60R Seahawks inducted from a 24-unit US deal. With dipping sonar, sonobuoys & torpedoes, they significantly enhance submarine-hunting capability.
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Jun 12
Despite rising Chinese submarine activity in the IOR & Pakistan inducting 8 Hangor-class AIP submarines, the Indian Navy continues steady capability build-up, focusing on training, integration & operational readiness to maintain maritime dominance.
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Jun 12
With Project-77 SSNs, AIP upgrades, new helicopters & planned Chakra-III induction, the Indian Navy is building a stronger underwater warfare force. Modernization will take time, but momentum toward maritime security remains strong.
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