Operation Urja Suraksha
India's Naval Energy Escort Mission
Operation Urja Suraksha is an Indian Navy mission launched on March 25, 2026, aimed at protecting Indian-flagged merchant vessels stranded in or attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It represents one of India's most significant peacetime naval deployments for energy security and reflects the growing importance of sea lines of communication (SLOCs) to India's national security framework.
- Launched: March 25, 2026
- Deployed: 5+ frontline warships — Visakhapatnam-class destroyers and frigates in the Gulf of Oman
- Scope: 22 vessels identified for repatriation; Navy positioned at Strait exit to escort ships after transit
- Constraints: Indian Navy warships did NOT enter the Strait of Hormuz or Persian Gulf — operational boundary was the Gulf of Oman
- Coordination: Prior clearances negotiated with Iranian authorities; Indian Navy provided navigational and communication support
- Outcome (by April 18): 10 vessels successfully transited; 8 turned back after Iran's reimposition of restrictions
● Tracked since April 08, 2026 · last seen April 18, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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