R. Vignesh

Nov 14, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh |Abhay Kumar Singh

SummaryThe Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission is scheduled to commence from 2025. Coast guard vessels are better suited for constabulary operations than naval vessels, which are principally designed for fighting wars. On 21 September 2024, the fourth in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in Wilmington, Delaware.

Sep 6, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh

SummaryThe US, UK and Australia have affirmed that NNP technology would be transferred to Australia in a manner that sets the highest non-proliferation standards while protecting classified information. The Australian government has downplayed criticisms relating to termination and indemnity clauses of the NNP agreement by pointing out that such clauses are standard for all legal frameworks.

Jul 10, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh |Abhay Kumar Singh

Summary The attacks on commercial shipping transiting through the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis since November 2023 have created a major maritime crisis. The US-led kinetic action has not succeeded in deterring or degrading the Houthi capability to launch attacks. China’s notable inaction can be attributed to its own strategic interests in the region. India has demonstrated its ability to act as a responsible stakeholder through its calibrated yet conspicuous naval response.

Apr 24, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh |Abhay Kumar Singh

SummaryIndia, Brazil and Malaysia operate the French-origin Scorpene submarine. Indonesia’s recent decision to acquire two of these submarines expands the scope of collaboration among these nations as regards their maintenance, which requires a very high level of industrial infrastructure and skilled workforce. India is the largest operator of these submarines and can play a central role in this technical cooperation.

Jan 12, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh

Summary A roadmap for the delivery of SSNs to Australia was unveiled by AUKUS leaders in March 2023. In December 2023, the commitment and cooperation of the three nations in implementing this roadmap was reiterated. In 2024, the AUKUS nations can be expected to carry forward this momentum through a range of activities, though issues such as those relating to fully eliminating constraints imposed by the rigid export control regime of the US need to be effectively sorted.