India, Maldives & Sri Lanka Enhance Naval Coordination with 'Dosti' Exercises| Oneindia News
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India, Maldives & Sri Lanka Enhance Naval Coordination with 'Dosti' Exercises| Oneindia News
Coast guard personnel from India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka commence the four-day trilateral exercise 'DOSTI-16' to tackle emerging maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
Indian Coast Guard ships and helicopters participate alongside Sri Lankan and Maldivian counterparts.
The exercise aims to enhance cooperation, strengthen friendship, improve mutual operational capability, and develop interoperability.
It underscores a collective commitment to maritime security and stability in the region.
A Delhi court has granted permission to Bibhav Kumar, former aide to Arvind Kejriwal, to travel to Sri Lanka for a family vacation from August 13-22. Kumar,.. IndiaTimes
South China Sea Breaking: In a significant escalation of defensive capabilities, Taiwan has officially formed its first combat-ready HIMARS rocket unit. This move is designed to strengthen deterrence against increasing threats and military pressure from China. Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, lauded the new unit as a "significant boost" to the island's defensive power, underscoring the strategic importance of this deployment. The soldiers operating these advanced systems have completed specialized training in the United States, highlighting the close military cooperation between Washington and Taipei.
The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a game-changer for Taiwan's military. It can fire six 227mm rockets or a single Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, the latter boasting a range of up to 300 kilometers. This impressive range means that key military and strategic targets deep within mainland China's coastal provinces are now potentially within Taiwan's strike capability. Reports suggest that Taiwan may have already acquired these long-range ATACMS missiles, a detail that is sure to alarm military planners in Beijing.
This deployment is part of a larger arms deal with the U.S., with 11 of a total 29 HIMARS systems already delivered. The move aligns with America's broader strategy to build a strong coalition in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's growing military and economic dominance. While the HIMARS system has proven its devastating effectiveness in the Ukraine conflict, analysts note that China's more advanced air defense systems could pose a greater challenge. The activation of this unit comes as Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue to cross the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, prompting regular intrusion warnings from Taipei and keeping the region on high alert.
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