Navy must upgrade maritime surveillance amid rising grey-zone challenges: Rajnath Singh

Navy must upgrade maritime surveillance amid rising grey-zone challenges: Rajnath Singh

India’s defence minister, Rajnath Singh, urged the navy to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities to counter increasing grey‑zone threats in the Indian Ocean. He highlighted that India now acts as a rapid responder and a favored security partner for regional nations, emphasizing the need for modernised monitoring systems to safeguard maritime interests and ensure safe navigation.