Persian Gulf to South China Sea, mapping India’s maritime diplomacy through naval deployments

Submarines were among the 60 warships used for various types of deployments, such as port visits, operational deployments, and joint exercises. At least nine warships were destroyers, eight frigates, ten corvettes and six submarines. Smaller naval ships included patrol vessels, fleet tankers, landing craft utility ships, research survey vessels, and training ships. The aim was to demonstrate the Navy's operational versatility and fleet readiness for safeguarding India's interests, contributing to regional stability, and fostering international maritime cooperation. New Delhi: The Indian Navy carried out at least 221 deployments across the Indo-Pacific in 2023-2024 till November 2024, displaying more than 60…