Indian Navy
Indian Navy's Role in Global Maritime Security: Protecting 500+ Lives and Securing Critical Sea Routes
Nov 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlights the Indian Navy's significant contributions to global maritime security, including saving over 520 lives through swift interventions and escorting 367 merchant vessels carrying cargo worth $6.3 billion since November 2023, while emphasizing India's commitment to seafarer protection and gender equality in maritime operations.
Indian Tri-Services Chiefs Review Joint Operations During Exercise Trishul Aboard INS Vikrant
Nov 13, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Indian armed forces conduct comprehensive Exercise Trishul demonstrating multi-domain integration capabilities across land, sea, and air. Tri-services chiefs from Army, Navy, and Air Force reviewed operations aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, culminating in a joint amphibious exercise off Gujarat's Saurashtra Coast that showcases India's military jointness, self-reliance, and operational synergy across multiple warfare domains.
Indian Navy to Commission 'Ikshak': 80% Indigenous Survey Vessel Enhancing Maritime Capabilities
Nov 06, 2025 12:26 am CST
The Indian Navy will soon commission 'Ikshak', the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, featuring over 80% indigenous components. Built by GRSE Kolkata, this advanced hydrographic survey vessel will be stationed at the Southern Naval Command and equipped with state-of-the-art technology including underwater vehicles and survey boats to enhance India's maritime safety infrastructure.
CMS-03: India's Heaviest Military Communication Satellite Set for ISRO Launch
Oct 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
ISRO prepares to launch CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,400kg, on November 2. This multi-band military satellite will provide enhanced communication services over oceanic regions and the Indian landmass, significantly upgrading the Indian Navy's secure communication capabilities across maritime domains.
Understanding Maritime Security as a 'Dynaxic Challenge': Indian Navy Chief's Vision for Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Oct 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi redefined maritime security as a "dynaxic challenge" - both dynamic and complex - at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025. He outlined how commercial disruption, transnational threats, and technological vulnerabilities demand collaborative solutions beyond traditional approaches. With plans to expand the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region to host 50 international liaison officers by 2028, the Navy emphasizes regional capacity-building to address maritime security challenges through an integrated framework of deterrence, governance, and environmental stewardship.
Mahe: India's First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel Delivered to Navy by Cochin Shipyard
Oct 24, 2025 02:33 am CST
Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered Mahe, the first of eight indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft to the Indian Navy, featuring 90% indigenous components and advanced diesel engine-waterjet propulsion. This milestone strengthens India's maritime defense capabilities and showcases the nation's growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
Operation Sindoor: How Indian Navy's Strategic Deployment Showcased Maritime Power and Forced Pakistan to Retreat
Oct 24, 2025 02:21 am CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Indian Navy's strategic success during Operation Sindoor, where its deterrent posture forced Pakistan's naval forces to remain in harbor. The operation demonstrated India's maritime capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region while providing security for international shipping worth USD 5.6 billion, cementing India's position as a reliable maritime partner with growing indigenous defense capabilities.
India Approves Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Plan to Enhance Military Capabilities
Oct 23, 2025 07:43 pm CST
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved military hardware purchases worth Rs 79,000 crore for all three armed services. The procurement includes Nag missile systems for the Army, landing platform docks and advanced torpedoes for the Navy, and autonomous target systems for the Air Force, significantly boosting India's defense capabilities across diverse operational environments.
PM Modi Celebrates Diwali 2025 Aboard Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
Oct 20, 2025 06:37 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali 2025 with naval forces aboard INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, departing from his tradition of visiting army units in remote locations. His comprehensive visit included witnessing fighter jet demonstrations, participating in cultural programs, and conducting yoga on deck while highlighting the carrier's role in Operation Sindoor.
Prime Minister Modi's Diwali Tradition: Celebrating with Armed Forces from Kargil to INS Vikrant
Oct 20, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his meaningful tradition of celebrating Diwali with India's armed forces, spanning locations from Kargil's icy heights to naval vessels off Goa. This article chronicles Modi's annual visits since 2019, highlighting his messages of gratitude, solidarity and recognition of military valor during these occasions, including his most recent celebration aboard INS Vikrant.