After a fire on the USS Gerald Ford, another alarming malfunction hit the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins in the Indo-Pacific. The ship lost all power and propulsion for hours, leaving it blind and immobile as the Aegis Combat System went offline. Emergency generators reportedly maintained basic functions, but combat capability was unavailable.
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited the Andaman and Nicobar Command, urging stronger operational synergy among the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. He stressed jointmanship, preparedness and the islands’ strategic value for maritime surveillance and security across the Indo-Pacific. Personnel were praised for professionalism and readiness as emerging challenges are expected to rise.
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