New Delhi: Amid escalated tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy has successfully conducted multiple anti-ship missile firings in the Arabian Sea. The Navy showcased its long-range precision strike capabilities.
The Indian Navy shared visuals of BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles being launched from a fleet of warships. It showcases Kolkata-class destroyers and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates to exhibit its operational prowess. The exercises were aimed at revalidating the platforms, systems, and crew for precision offensive strikes at the sea.
#IndianNavy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike.#IndianNavy stands #CombatReady #Credible and #FutureReady in safeguarding the nation’s maritime… pic.twitter.com/NWwSITBzKK
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) April 27, 2025
“Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow,” the Navy wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The successful drills come shortly after Pakistan issued a notification about upcoming missile firings in the Arabian Sea region. It has raised concerns over escalating military posturing.
On April 22, terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed, triggered tension between the neighbours. It is one of the deadliest attacks since the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir.
India also took strong diplomatic measures like deporting Pakistani nationals and suspending the vital Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan retaliated by suspending all bilateral agreements with India.
Tensions have further escalated with repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). Indian forces have also responded effectively. But no casualties have been reported so far.
