In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy has heightened its alert status, conducting extensive military exercises in the Arabian Sea’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Indian Navy warships have been placed on high alert against any ‘unusual activity’ in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, Defence sources told Times Now on Thursday. Extensive exercises are being carried out in its Exclusive Economic Zone in the Arabian Sea, including multiple anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile firings.
“Indian Navy is carrying out exercises in the Arabian Sea extensively in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Warships are on alert against any unusual activity. Multiple anti-ship and anti-aircraft firings have been conducted in the area in recent times. Indian Coast Guard vessels are also deployed in forward areas near the International Maritime boundary off the Gujarat coast. Indian Navy is strengthening presence in the entire area of responsibility in the region,” Defence sources said.
The drills come at a time when India and Pakistan witness tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which terrorists killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran meadow.
‘Anytime, anywhere’: Indian Navy stands combat-ready
Earlier, the naval forces took to X and shared multiple videos and images of the drills showing missiles being launched from the warships.
“Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow,” said the Indian Navy in an online post.
#IndianNavy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike.#IndianNavy stands #CombatReady #Credible and #FutureReady in safeguarding the nation’s maritime… pic.twitter.com/NWwSITBzKK
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) April 27, 2025
PM Modi’s big message to armed forces
During a high-level meeting held recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted the Armed Forces “complete operational freedom” to decide the mode, target, and timing of their response to the Pahalgam attack. The message was delivered as the Prime Minister chaired meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence.
“It is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism,” PM Modi asserted, expressing complete faith and confidence in the ability of India’s defence forces, sources said, citing officials aware of the development.
Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/indian-navy-warships-on-high-alert-in-arabian-sea-against-unusual-activity-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-missile-firings-carried-out-article-151543478
