Indian Navy warships deployed off the coast of Yemen have been tracking the launch of anti-ship ballistic missiles and cruise missiles and stand ready to intercept them if required.
The Indian Navy has stepped up surveillance in the Arabian Sea and surrounding waters after an unmanned drone hit a merchant ship in the region recently, setting off a fire. Rescue teams from the Navy and Coast Guard had to be sent to bring the crew members to safety. The drone attack on MV Chem Pluto came amid a spate of attacks allegedly ascribed to Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. , India News, Times Now
Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew members, was the target of a drone attack off India's west coast on December 23, triggering security concerns as the incident came amid Iran-backed Houthi militants launching strikes on several commercial ships.
The last few weeks have witnessed increased maritime security incidents on merchant vessels. - Indian Navy Enhances Surveillance In Arabian Sea And Gulf Of Aden