The proposal to buy the six new P-8I aircraft is expected to be taken up for clearance by the Defence Ministry in the near future, after which it would require a clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security, Defence sources told ANI.
Both countries reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and discussed a broad range of areas for further collaboration, including military training, service-to-service cooperation, maritime security and defence industry collaboration.
The mega event will mark a key step in operationalising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of MAHASAGAR, while highlighting India's indigenous naval capabilities and its commitment to being a Preferred Security Partner across regions.
"One of your major achievements has also been Operation Sindoor, which was carried out during a period of heightened maritime sensitivity." Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the Union Budget has provided a powerful thrust to India's economic transformation by accelerating the Reform Express, strengthening the foundations of growth and 'positioning the maritime sector as the anchor in achi
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday applauded the Indian Coast Guard for their role in fighting against terrorism, human trafficking, and controlling illegal activities and maintaining the maritime security of the country, the Defence Minister's office posted on X.
Amit Shah said that the Indian Coast Guard's quiet vigilance at sea, steadfast courage, and unyielding commitment to duty keep Bharat's maritime frontiers safe every day.
The Defence Minister in the message noted the efforts by the Coast Guard in "safeguarding our coasts, thwarting illicit activities, responding to natural disasters", underscoring their contribution to "national security and maritime sustainability."
In a post on X, the official handle of the Indian Coast Guard reposted the Prime Minister's message letter, and captioned the post saying, "The Hon'ble Prime Minister of #India, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his warm wishes to @IndiaCoastGuard on the occasion of 50th raising day. #IndianCo
South Korea and Japan last held the maritime exercises in 2017. The drills were stalled amid a series of incidents dampening their ties, such as a row over Japan's plan to hoist the Rising Sun Flag, a controversial flag regarded as symbolic of its past imperialism, on its vessel during a 201