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Visakhapatnam: As part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya. Aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing bilateral ties between India and Kenya, the port call coincides with the visit of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to Kenya.Professional, cultural and social engagements will be carried out during the st ...Read More >
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 -- India handed over 100 INSAS rifles, 50,000 rounds of ammunition, and a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine to the Kenya Defence Forces during the port call of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand at Mombasa Port, officials said on Wednesday. The visit, running from April 7 to 10, is part of INS Trikand's operational deployment in the Western Indian Ocean Region and is accompanied by Vice Admiral K. Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of India's Western Naval Command. The visit ...Read More >
With the West Asia conflict entering its fifth week and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggering economic and energy instability, the Indian Navy on Thursday (April 2, 2026) flagged off INS Sunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing its commitment to regional maritime security and cooperation. The offshore patrol vessel, carrying Indian Navy personnel along with representatives from 16 friendly foreign countries, was flagged off by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth ...Read More >
Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Large Cavitation Tunnel at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on April 3, 2026 laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, marking a major step towards strengthening India's naval research and testing capabilities. The facility, being developed under the aegis of the Defence Research and Developm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of the state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premium laboratory of DRDO in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday. According to the Ministry of Defence, the facility will significantly enhance India's naval research and testing capabilities, marking a major step towards achieving technological self-reliance. Also Read | WWE ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of the state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premium laboratory of DRDO in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday. According to the Ministry of Defence, the facility will significantly enhance India's naval research and testing capabilities, marking a major step towards achieving technological self-reliance. Addressing the ...Read More >
India was ready to strike Pakistan from sea during Operation Sindoor, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has reportedly said, months after the military action from India that took place in May 2025. During an address at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, the Navy chief heaped praise on Operation Sindoor and said it reflected the resolve of the Indian Navy. He said that the Navy maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period, and added: "It is not a hidden fact anymor ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Thursday the Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan requested a halt to kinetic actions. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, Admiral Tripathi said, "Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as our units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period. I ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31 (PTI) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. He was addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco. "India's identity as a maritime nation is defined by its g ...Read More >
Panaji: The war in West Asia, and the resultant energy crisis, is yet another reminder that a strong navy is critical for India to secure its trade routes and strategic objectives, said deputy chief of naval staff vice admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday. Sobti was speaking at the launch of a naval warship INS Shachi at Goa Shipyard Limited."With rising strategic competition and conflicts, Indian Navy continues to remain the prime manifestation of th country's maritime power and a very important inst ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on Tuesday, said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. Addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco, Vice Admiral Sobti, while citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, sai ...Read More >
US Ambassador Sergio Gor welcomed INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo to India, highlighting efforts to expand the US-India defence partnership. The visit underscores ongoing collaborations like the Joint Technical Group and a new 10-year framework. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday welcomed Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), underscoring efforts to expand the growing US-India defence partnership. In a post on X, Gor said, "De ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], February 16 (ANI): US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Monday that he has arrived in Chandigarh and looks forward to visiting the Western Command of the Indian Army. In a post on X, the US envoy said," Just landed in Chandigarh. Looking forward to visiting the Western Command of the Indian Army." The visit comes under the backdrop of the growing US-India defence partnership. Also Read | Ramadan 2026 Guide: Full List of What Breaks Your Fast and What Doesn't. Earlier on Sunda ...Read More >
The Indian Navy commissioned its 11th ship of the year, the naval diving support craft A20, at the Kochi naval base. This modern catamaran vessel, featuring advanced diving systems and a recompression chamber, will significantly enhance underwater preparedness and serve as a force multiplier. It also reinforces India's role in providing diving expertise and salvage assistance to friendly nations. Kochi, The naval diving support craft, A20, meant to enhance underwater preparedness and to serve a ...Read More >
KOCHI: The first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft (DSC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy at a ceremonial event in Kochi on Tuesday. It marked the vessel's formal induction into active service, thus, strengthening the Navy's underwater operations, salvage, and clearance capabilities. DSC A20 is a modern catamaran-hull vessel, equipped with advanced diving systems and state-of-the-art underwater video monitoring, recording and tracking facilities. The craft is also fitted ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Tuesday. As per the MoD, the Craft features a catamaran hull form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, improved seakeeping characteristics, and has a displacement of approximately 390 tons. Fitted with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment, the vessel would play a vital role in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday saluted the bravehearts on the occasion of 'Vijay Diwas', and said the nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces who delivered the decisive victory in the 1971 war. Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh laid wreaths at the National ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Aide to Russian President and the Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolay Patrushev arrived in India and held talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Russian Embassy in India said on Monday. In a post on X, the Russian Embassy mentioned that Patrushev held talks with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and India's National Maritime Security Coordinator Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta. "Aide to the President of #Russia & Chair ...Read More >
Porbandar, Nov 13 (PTI) Exercise Trishul has set new benchmarks in jointness and interoperability and "we go back much stronger out of it", top Indian military commanders said on Thursday. The nearly two-week-long mega tri-service exercise will draw to a close after the culmination of a final amphibian exercise, Amphex 2025, currently underway at Madhavpur Beach off Saurashtra Coast in Gujarat. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command; Vice-Admiral Krishna Swam ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered 'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy. This warship is the largest Indian Naval vessel propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. It is designed for underwater surveillance and search and rescue operations. The induction of these ships will significantly boost the Navy's shallow water anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Cochin Shipyard Limited on Thursday delivered 'Mahe', the first of the eight A ...Read More >
Officials at the launch of India's largest dredger, Dredge Godavari, at the Chochin Shipyard Limited on October 18, 2025 (Saturday). Dredge Godavari, India's largest dredger, owned by Visakhapatnam-based Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL), was launched at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) by DCIL Chairman M. Angamuthu on October 18, 2025 (Saturday). Currently, the DCIL caters to 60 million cubic metres of dredging out of a total 120 million cubic metres. With the addition of Dredge G ...Read More >
New Delhi: The sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. The ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and CSL. This ship is indigenously designed and built by ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In keeping with naval maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the In ...Read More >
Kolkata/Visakhapatnam: The Navy added punch to its anti-submarine warfare capabilities by commissioning INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Monday. INS Androth is the second in a series of eight ASW SWCs being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the Navy. The first ship of the series - INS Arnala - was commissioned on June 18 this year. INS Androth was delivered by GRSE on September ...Read More >
The Indian Navy will commission the Androth on Monday. This new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft will join the fleet in Visakhapatnam. The vessel has over 80 percent indigenous content. Its induction will bolster the Navy's anti-submarine capabilities. This event highlights India's commitment to self-reliance in defense. GRSE built the craft. It marks a step for maritime security. The Indian Navy will commission a new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft on Monday that is expect ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Oct 6 (PTI) Built with over 80 per cent indigenous content and a design to enhance anti-submarine operations in the nation's shallow coastal zones, the Indian Navy will formally induct 'Androth', the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard here on Monday. The ship's induction is expected to significantly bolster the Navy's ASW capabilities, particularly in countering threats in littoral waters, an official release from the Eastern Naval ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event scheduled for Monday at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, an official press release from Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. The commissioning of Androth marks yet another milestone ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event scheduled for Monday at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, an official press release from Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. The commissioning of Androth marks yet another milestone ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), marked a key milestone in its shipbuilding journey with the launch of the third indigenously built Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of a series of five DSCs being built by TRSL under the Make in India initiative of the Ministry of Defence. The launch ceremony was graced by Mrs. Kangana Berry, wife of Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM, Commander-in-Chief, who performed the traditional naming and launch of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Friday commissioned a new communications base INS Aravali in Gurugram, hoping that the technology hub will boost the Navy's information dominance. In his address, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said that INS Aravali provides the foundation for a robust administrative and logistical support, commensurate with the increasing scale and sophistication of facilities, thereby ensuring seamless operations. "This new ...Read More >
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