Defence Minister Opens SAREX-2026, Reviews Maritime Search-and-Rescue Readiness at 24th NMSAR Board Meeting
India has placed maritime emergency preparedness back in sharp focus as the Minister of State for Defence inaugurated SAREX-2026 and reviewed search-and-rescue readiness at the 24th National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting. The discussions underscored the growing importance of coordinated response systems across India’s busy sea lanes, where commercial traffic, fishing activity, and strategic naval interests increasingly intersect. The review signals a continued push to strengthen inter-agency coordination, operational readiness, and response time in maritime emergencies.
