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“Countries such as Indonesia and Germany have expressed interest in appointing the link officials, and we can see them join at the end of this year. Several other nations also plan to go on board,” said a government source.
The center already houses international link (Ilo) officers of 12 nations.
The Indian Indian Ocean region of the Information Fusion Center (IFC-II), based in Gurugram within the national capital region, seeks to expand its international collaboration. Its objective is on board at least six to seven additional countries, including Germany and Indonesia, in 2025.
The center already organizes international link (ILO) officials of 12 nations, including United States, the United Kingdom, France and Japan. It is expected that the inclusion of new countries further strengthen coordination between associated nations to guarantee free and fair navigation in the Indian Ocean region (IOR).
“Countries such as Indonesia and Germany have expressed interest in appointing link officers, and we can see them join at the end of this year. Several other nations also plan to go on board,” said a government source.
Strategically located in the Union of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia controls the key strangulation points such as the Malacca Strait. Its proximity to the South China Sea, where tensions with China on territorial claims persist, allows Indonesia to share intelligence that could link security problems in both regions. Similarly, Germany can contribute with advanced naval technology and experience, perfected through operations such as the EU Navor Off Somalia, to address maritime incidents.
There are indications that other nations of naval construction and shipping are also deliberating to be part of the agency.
Established in December 2018, the IFC-Iior aims to improve maritime security in the Indian Ocean region. It works to counteract threats such as piracy, maritime terrorism, human trafficking, smuggling, illegal fishing (commonly known as IUU -Legal, not reported and not regulated), and other candidates for maritime domain (Mdamemes). The center collaborates with more than 50 countries and several multinational maritime security frames, which house Ilo to reinforce ties and coordination.
“It is one of our reference agencies for updates about anything that happens in the Indian Ocean region. From natural challenges to incidents such as piracy, the agency has acted quickly and has demonstrated its value during multiple piracy incidents in 2023-24. Currently, it has 12 Ilo, and this number will increase in the next few days,” said the source.
In 2024, the IFC-Iior reported 4,279 maritime security incidents. Of these, 227 were cases of piracy and armed robbery, while 1,077 involved smuggling smuggling. The agency also registered 273 hybrid maritime security threats during the year.
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The creation of the IFC-Iior is aligned with the strategic initiatives of India, such as Sagar (safety and growth for all in the region). Regional frameworks such as Quad (comprising India, the United States, Japan and Australia) and support a maritime order based on rules.
Recently, when the president of Indonesia arrived in India, it was announced that an ILO of Indonesia would be sent to IFC-Iior.