Propelled by the economic development India as a nation is making an effort towards global patrolling and policing. In this regard the recent achievements by Indian Navy have been commendable.
The recent hijack of a Saudi supertanker seized by pirates with a $100 million oil cargo in the world's biggest ship has gained global attention. Somalian Pirates are now regarded as very powerful and intelligent. "It is the act of some very bright Somalis. Anyone who describes them as a bunch of camel herders needs to think again," one Somalia analyst said.
Indian Navy has been successful in two encounters with pirates
1) earlier this month (11th Nov 08) prevented two hijacking attempts "Indian Navy ship INS Gomti foiled attempts by Somali pirates off the Gulf of Aden to hijack the Indian merchant ship, Jag Arnav".
2) Just after a week (19th Nov 08) there are reports of Indian Navy destroying a Somalian pirate ship after it was under attack from pirates.
(source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7736885.stm)
The INS Tabar, a naval warship, has been patrolling the Gulf of Aden since 23 October, and has escorted 35 ships safely during the "pirate-infested waters", the statement said.
INS Tabar was deployed to escort Indian ships after the country's shipping firms said they were losing $450,000 a month on cost overruns and delays in meeting deadlines.
This is a good signal from India that it is not just growing economically, but also in terms of securing its vicinity.
Details about INS Tabar (F44)
Third of the Talwar-class frigates of the Indian Navy
Armed with supersonic BrahMos (PJ-10) anti-ship cruise missiles
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