Indian Navy Conducts "Operation Sankalp" in Arabian Sea.

Defence | Dated: 20 Dec 2025

The Indian Navy has intensified "Operation Sankalp" in the North Arabian Sea to ensure the safety of merchant shipping vessels. This comes in response to recent maritime security incidents involving drone attacks and piracy attempts. Stealth guided-missile destroyers INS Mormugao and INS Kochi have been deployed for deterrence.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I are conducting aerial surveillance.
  • The operation aims to protect Indian-flagged vessels and maintain freedom of navigation in the region.
  • The Navy is coordinating with the Coast Guard and other maritime agencies for this operation.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Operation: Operation Sankalp.
  • Region: Arabian Sea.
  • Objective: Maritime Security.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the operation conducted by the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea to protect merchant vessels?

Correct Answer: Operation Sankalp

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Navy

  • Chief – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
  • Motto – Sham No Varunah