Indian Navy to Commission INS Jatayu Naval Base in Lakshadweep

02 Mar 2024

On March 6, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, will be present as the Indian Navy commissions the naval detachment in Minicoy as INS Jatayu. The incident is a significant turning point in the Navy's plan to gradually improve security in the strategically significant Lakshadweep Islands. Naval...

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

22 Feb 2024

In a momentous development for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has given the green light for the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles to be deployed on its warships. With an estimated value of around Rs 19,000 crore, the deal obtained approval during a...

India-France Naval Exercises in Bay of Bengal Showcase Symphony of Teamwork and Strategy

18 Feb 2024

Aircraft from the Indian and French Navies recently collaborated over the Bay of Bengal, showcasing a display of teamwork and strategy. The Indian Navy highlighted this joint effort on social media, emphasizing the importance of the partnership. The Indian Navy's post underscored that the shared experiences and lessons learned by...

Indian and French Navy Conduct 17th Staff Talks, Focus on Naval Activities and Cooperation Opportunities

08 Feb 2024

The 17th Indian Navy (IN) and French Navy (FN) discussed ongoing naval actions as well as future channels of cooperation, such as operational, training, and subject matter expert exchanges. The 17th Indian Navy and French Navy personnel discussions took place in the national capital from February 6 to 7. The...

Republic Day Parade 2024: Indian Navy Tableaux’s theme will be Nari Shakti and Indigenization

17 Jan 2024

All participating elements in the Republic Day Parade 2024 will be showcasing an unwavering commitment to national security, in line with the Indian Navy's vision of being a 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future-proof force.' According to an Indian Navy statement, Aatma Nirbharta and Nari Shakti. This time, the naval...

Indian Navy commandos rescue hijacked ship crew from Somali pirates

06 Jan 2024

All 21 crew members, including Indian nationals, who were aboard the cargo ship 'MV Lila Norfolk' during a hijacking incident near the coast of Somalia late yesterday, have been successfully rescued by Indian Navy commandos and are confirmed safe, according to official statements. Responding to a distress call related to...

Cargo ship hijacked off Somalia Coast with 15 Indians on board

05 Jan 2024

Last night, near the coast of Somalia, the cargo vessel 'MV LILA NORFOLK' was hijacked. The Indian Navy has deployed a warship to monitor the situation closely. This information was shared by military officials on Friday. The ship that was hijacked off the coast of Somalia is carrying 15 Indian...

Dinesh Tripathi appointed as India’s new Navy Vice Chief

04 Jan 2024

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took over as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff on Thursday. Prior to this role, he served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. An alumnus of the National Defense Academy, Vice Admiral Tripathi was commissioned in 1985. Specializing in Communication...

INS Imphal dedicated to nation

27 Dec 2023

The Chief of Naval staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, on Tuesday introduced the Indian Navy’s latest stealth-guided missile destroyer ‘INS Imphal’, the first warship to have been named after a city from the northeast. Warship Imphal, which can fire extended-range supersonic BrahMos missiles, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in...

India’s rising economic power envy of others, says Rajnath

27 Dec 2023

The government has taken the recent drone attack on a ship in the Arabian Sea very seriously, and, whoever carried out the strike will be tracked down and dealt with, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Mumbai on Tuesday. “Nowadays turbulence in the sea has increased a lot. India’s growing...