Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization

Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization

Advertisement On August 28, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a new, government-sanctioned, “standard map,” which drew immediate attention for a particular detail: a 10-dash line in the South China Sea. Previously known as the “nine-dash line,” the Chinese maritime claim encroaches upon the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and … Read more

Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities

Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities

Advertisement On July 28, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), an Indian state-owned shipyard, launched an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) named Neerakshi. A significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its underwater capabilities, it is a collaborative effort between GRSE and Aerospace Engineering Private Limited (AEPL). Officials said that the vehicle can be used for … Read more