Indian Navy Report Raises Alarm on Growing Drone Attack Threat in Red Sea and Northern Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy's November 2023 security report on the Indian Ocean highlights the increasing threat of drone attacks in the Red Sea and Northern Arabian Sea.
Recent attacks on India-bound vessels, MV Kemp Pluto and MV Saaba, have raised concerns, with the report emphasizing the growing risk for commercial shipping and global trade in the Indian Ocean region.
The report outlines several drone attacks over the last 11 months, including incidents involving a Liberian oil tanker, a US Navy ship, a Malta-flagged container ship, and multiple instances in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
In response to the rising threat, the Indian Navy issues an advisory to seafarers, urging them to maintain visual and radar monitoring, increase speed to avoid vulnerability, and report incidents to Maritime security centers.
The report underscores the potential escalation of maritime conflict, impacting insurance costs, causing inflationary pressures, and posing a risk of trade blockage, while also highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Houthi rebels, Iran, Somali pirates, and the presence of external powers, including China, in the Indian Ocean region.

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