“Coastal Radar Network” phase-I

The Navy and Coast Guard have been asked by the Defense Ministry to complete the first phase of the Coastal Radar Network (CRN) by October, 2012 to monitor the movement of suspicious vessels in Indian waters. It aims to plug the loopholes in country’s maritime security.

• The CRN is a vital constituent of the coastal security mechanism which will ensure monitoring and identification of maritime traffic.

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012