"Indian Navy Ramps Up Arabian Sea Patrols in Response to Rising Ship Attacks and Drone Threats"
The Indian Navy has ramped up maritime surveillance and deployed task groups in response to a surge in attacks on commercial ships by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, including recent drone strikes on India-bound vessels. The heightened security measures follow attacks in the Red Sea, where the US Navy intercepted missile attacks from Houthi boats targeting commercial shipping and US helicopters. Major shipping companies are diverting from the Suez Canal route due to these disruptions, opting for the longer journey around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. The Indian Navy has deployed several destroyers and frigates, including INS Kolkata and INS Kochi, to ensure the safety of merchant vessels and maintain the flow of global trade.