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Indian Navy removes unexploded missile warhead from Kochi-bound oil tanker

Source: The Indian Express ↗

12 June 2026

Why in News?

The Indian Navy successfully completed a complex operation to recover and safely dispose of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker had reported an explosion in its hull off the coast of Oman on May 26, highlighting the Navy's expertise in explosive ordnance disposal and maritime security.

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