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Maritime Policies
India’s Strategic Edge in the Arabian Sea: Why Naval Power Matters
The Arabian Sea is no longer just a trade highway—it is a theater of strategic competition. For India, dominance in this region means securing maritime trade, countering China’s naval expansion, and shaping the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Oct 25 min read
The Future of India’s Aircraft Carrier Strategy: Lessons from INS Vikrant and China’s Fujian
INS Vikrant at INS Kadamba (Credits- Indian Navy) Aircraft carriers have long been considered the crown jewels of naval power projection....
Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 55 min read
INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri: How the Nilgiri-Class Frigates Mark a Quantum Leap for the Indian Navy
When the Indian Navy commissioned INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri , it was not just another routine addition to its fleet. These warships...
Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 305 min read
INS Viraat – Bidding Adieu to the Grand Old Lady of the Indian Navy ( From Vanguard Archive)
INS Viraat (Credits- Indian Navy) INS Viraat holds a special place in the maritime history of India. She joined the Indian fleet in 1987,...
Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 293 min read
The Influence of Geopolitical Turmoil on Global Shipping
Global shipping is the lifeblood of international trade, carrying an estimated 90% of all goods transported worldwide. This vast network...
Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Mar 284 min read
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