China Spy Ship: Sri Lanka has decided to lift a ban on the arrival of foreign research vessels from next year, Japanese media reported. The ban was imposed after security concerns were raised following repeated requests by high-tech Chinese spy ships to anchor at Sri Lankan ports. Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry informed ‘NHK World Japan’ about the decision to lift the ban. New Delhi had expressed concern over the increasing movement of Chinese research ships in the Indian Ocean and suspected them to be spy ships and urged…
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Chinese Spy Ship In Indian Ocean Region Surveillance Vessel Xiang Yang Hong 01
China Spy Ship: After deploying maritime forces in the South China Sea against ASEAN countries, China has at least two Chinese survey and spy ships in the Indian Ocean region. The high-powered Chinese surveillance vessel Jiang Yang Hong 01 is anchored in international waters 600 miles west of the Andaman Islands (in the middle of the Bay of Bengal). According to Hindustan Times report, China’s Jiang Yang Hong 01 is testing vehicles under water. This ship can stay at a depth of 12 kilometers and can map the seabed for…
Read MoreS Jaishankar Iran Visit Says Attack On Ships Near India Is Matter Of Concern
S Jaishankar Meets Iran MEA: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who was on a visit to Iran, described the attacks on ships around India as a matter of grave concern for the international community. He said on Monday (January 15) that such threats have a direct impact on India’s energy and economic interests. The Foreign Minister also underlined that this terrible situation is not in the interest of any party. Threats to the security of maritime commercial traffic in important parts of the Indian Ocean have also increased recently, he said…
Read MoreIndia Has Deployed 6 Warships For Anti Drone And Anti Piracy Operation Says Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar. 6 Indian warships will deal with pirates, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said
Admiral R Hari Kumar: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said that the Indian Navy is dealing with pirates well. The Indian Navy has deployed a total of six warships for anti-piracy and anti-drone operations. He said that more warships will be sent to the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden to deal with the challenge of piracy. The Navy Chief told news agency ANI, “The Indian Navy has deployed six warships for anti-piracy and anti-drone operations. This number is going to increase further. A proposal in this regard…
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