NEW DELHI: After deploying an unprecedented 10-12 frontline warships in Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden amid persevering with assaults by Houthi rebels and Somali pirates, Navy has now undertaken “airborne insertion” of extra particular forces within the area.Navy on Monday stated elite marine commandos (Marcos) and inflatable crafts had been airdropped from a C-130 Tremendous Hercules plane for “continued anti-piracy operations” in Arabian Sea “in response to ongoing security situation in the region and to ensure prompt action against any maritime threat”.All Indian warships “mission-deployed” within the area have already got detachments of Marcos on board. Insertion of extra Marcos, with their weapons and specialised tools, will additional increase general operations.
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