The Indian Navy has approved a new mission-based deployment plan that involves deploying mission-ready ships and aircraft along critical sea lanes of communications. In an official release, the Navy said, Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba approved the plan yesterday on the second day of the four-day naval commanders' conference being held in New Delhi. <br/><br/>These ships are deployed to meet any eventuality across the spectrum of operations ranging from acts of maritime terrorism and piracy to Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief missions.<br/> <br/>Along with these deployments, the Navy has, in tandem with the Minitry of External Affairs, focussed efforts on the Capacity and Capability development of navies in the region.