India-pakistan navy: The relations between India and Pakistan have been sensitive for years. Meanwhile, the situation has become more critical after the Pahalgam terror attack. This tension seems to be increasing to marine borders. The Pakistani Navy has claimed that it has detected the Indian Navy’s P-8i surveillance aircraft in the Arabian Sea. However, it was not clarified in which particular area this aircraft was flying.

The P-8i surveillance aircraft, also known as ‘eye’, is a very important reconnaissance and maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy. It is capable of monitoring enemy activities deeply and identifying submarines. P-8i Posidon aircraft is prepared by Boeing. It is specially designed for maritime war.

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P-8i aircraft specialty
The Indian Navy’s P-8i surveillance aircraft is used for many important tasks, which is as follows.

• Long distance monitoring sea
• Identification and target of submarine
• Collecting intelligence
• Enemy’s warship activities

However, in the meantime, giving information about the presence of this aircraft from Pakistan indicates that the activity of intelligence and maneuvers at the sea level between the two countries has intensified.

Strategic exercise
The navies of the two countries are currently busy with maneuvers and firing drills in their respective areas. India recently tested the medium range surface -to -air missile from INS Surat, while Pakistan is also doing maritime exercises. In this situation, the claim made by Pakistan regarding the presence of P-8i is clearly showing its fury.

Rising activities in the Arabian Sea
The Arabian Sea is an area where navies of countries like India, Pakistan, Iran and America are active. In such a situation, any activity is seen with suspicion. Experts believe that such incidents can further increase regional tension, especially when there is a lack of communication and there is no transparency.