Over 10 warships sent to deter pirates of the Arabian Sea

India has deployed over 10 warships with marine commandos in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, showing its naval presence to deter piracy and drone strikes. The Indian Navy is conducting enhanced maritime security operations independently. They are maintaining a persistent presence with regular surveillance missions using P-8I aircraft and Sea Guardian drones. The deployed warships include INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Chennai, INS Mormugao, INS Talwar, and INS Tarkash.