It is a truism from another era that navy follows trade. In the 21st Century, naval capabilities are crucial beyond just protecting mercantile interests to terrorism to peacekeeping.
Probably nowhere else is this broader agenda more relevant than in Indian Ocean waters bordered by 38 Indian Ocean littoral states, a theatre frequently marked by political, social or economic instability.
India is strategically located in the Indian Ocean. Its vast coastline makes it vulnerable, but its commanding heights also underline its potential as a hub for regional and global security networks.
The country's economic and political rise on the world stage combined with trans-continental developments has forced a rethink of its defence priorities on maritime security and 'strategic outreach'.
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