Q 8. India is a maritime nation with a long coastline and Maritime Security is responsibility of the Indian Navy. Is the Navy capable to safeguard the maritime interests with the present fleet strength?

Ans. The country's maritime interests encompass maintenance of the territorial integrity of India against all types of seaward challenges and threats as well as protection of our maritime trade and the merchantmen that embody it. The Indian Navy is fully prepared to safeguard the maritime interests of the nation. We have adequate capability and are also continuously evolving to meet the new challenges. Since the security challenges are only bound to increase in the times to come, the Indian Navy’s assets acquisition plan has also been tailored to meet this requirement.