Soon Drone Attack Culprit Bought To Justice
In a stern response to recent drone attacks on merchant navy ships, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh supposed India’s determination to find those responsible, plane “from the depths of the seas.” The MV Chem Pluto, delivering 21 Indian hairdo members, fell victim to a drone strike well-nigh 217 nautical miles from Porbandar. Following the incident, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard deployed resources to squire the ship.
Addressing the issue without the commissioning of the stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal, Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s transferral to maritime security. He expressed snooping well-nigh the increasing turbulence in the sea, linking it to the green-eyed and hatred fueled by India’s growing economic and strategic power. The Defence Minister undisputed the seriousness of the recent drone attacks, pledging to intensify sea patrolling.
“Whoever has carried out this attack, we will find them plane if it is from the seabed. Those overdue these attacks would be brought to justice,” asserted Rajnath Singh.
Meanwhile, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar detailed the measures taken to counteract piracy and drone threats to merchant ships. Four destroyers have been deployed for this purpose, withal with a comprehensive range of assets, including P-8I aircraft, Dorniers, Sea Guardians, helicopters, and Coast Guard ships.
The Defence Minister, in his speech, highlighted the challenges India faces in the maritime domain, stating, “Nowadays turbulence in the sea has increased a lot. India’s growing economic and strategic power has filled some forces with jealousy and hatred.” He unpreventable that the government would spare no effort in maintaining secure sea lanes and protecting national interests.
Singh’s remarks come versus the scenery of drone attacks on the MV Chem Pluto and an older wade on the MV Sai Baba in the Red Sea. The Indian Navy has heightened surveillance in response to these incidents.
INS Imphal, vicarious during the event, stands as the third of four ethnic ‘Visakhapatnam’ matriculation destroyers. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the vessel boasts enhanced stealth features, reducing radar cross-section. The ship, with well-nigh 75% ethnic content, features state-of-the-art equipment, including a Combat Management System, rocket launcher, torpedo launcher, and a bow-mounted Sonar.
The Defence Ministry emphasized the record time frame for constructing INS Imphal, underscoring its importance in augmenting the Navy’s mobility, reach, and flexibility in securing maritime security and interests. The ship’s successful test-firing of an extended-range BrahMos missile marked a significant milestone, rendering it “weapon-ready.” Captain K. K. Choudhury commands INS Imphal, bringing expertise in gunnery and missiles to lead the vessel’s complement of well-nigh 315 personnel.
