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Background
Overview
India has a vast coastline and significant maritime trade, making maritime security vital for its economic prosperity and national security. The Indian Navy's capabilities are crucial for projecting power, protecting interests, and responding to regional and global challenges, especially in the Indo-Pacific.
Maritime security encompasses the protection of a nation's maritime interests, including its coastline, territorial waters, exclusive economic zone, sea lines of communication, and naval assets, from various threats such as piracy, terrorism, illegal fishing, and conventional warfare. Naval capabilities refer to the operational strengths and technological advancements of a country's navy to ensure these security objectives.