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Navy Chiefs' Conclave 2025 deliberates over future of warfare, maritime strategy
New Delhi, February 9: The Indian Navy's Chiefs' Conclave 2025 took place at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi on February 8. The event brought together eight former Naval Chiefs to share their collective experience and knowledge, said the Navy.
Centre inks Rs 642 cr contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Ministry of Defence on Saturday signed a Rs 642 crore contract with government-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Delhi for the procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for the Indian Navy.
MoD signs Rs642 crore deal with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems to strengthen Indian Navy
New Delhi, February 8: In a major push towards self-reliance in defence, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 28 EON-51 Electro Optical Fire Control Systems for the Indian Navy.
Innovation, quality assurance key to defence exports: Secretary Sanjeev Kumar
New Delhi, Feb 7: Innovation, collaboration and quality assurance are pivotal for making India a global leader in defence exports, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar said on Friday.
India set to boost defence exports, Industry Quality Assurance conclave held in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 7: The Industry Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, on the theme 'Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence,' was held in New Delhi on February 07, according to the official statement.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Navy Chief interacts with Team Tarini on completing halfway circumnavigation expedition
New Delhi, February 6: Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi interacted with crew of Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini who have crossed the formidable 50° south latitude and are now sailing in the legendary Furious Fifties.
Indian Navy to conduct 'Quality Assurance Conclave' in New Delhi on February 7
New Delhi, February 4: The Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, themed 'Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence', will be held on February 7 at the Manekshaw Convention Centre in the national capital, the Indian Navy said a statement on Tuesday.
Admiral Tripathi inaugurates Indian Navy Outreach Pavilion at MP University
Chattarpur, February 3: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurated the Indian Navy Outreach Pavilion at Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University here.
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya flags off inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon
New Delhi, February 2: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday flagged off the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon.
Inaugural edition of Indian Navy Half Marathon in Delhi
New Delhi, February 1: The inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM) will be held on February 2 in the national capital the Ministry of Defence said.
Over 10,000 participants expected in Inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Indian Navy will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM), on February 2 in the capital. Over ten thousand participants are expected to compete across three race categories.
Senior officers embark INS Vikrant to witness Joint Phase of TROPEX 25
New Delhi, January 31: Senior officials from the Indian Armed Forces, including Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew, Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, VAdm K Swaminathan, Air Marshal SP Dharkar, and Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, embarked on INS Vikrant earlier on Thursday off the West Coast to witness the Joint Phase of TROPEX 25.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo
Lyttelton, January 30: Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard INSV Tarini, crossed Point Nemo at 0030 hours (IST) on Thursday during the third leg of their journey from Lyttelton, New Zealand, to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, said an Indian Navy statement.
GRSE signs MoU to diversify underwater weapons & communication systems sector
Kolkata, Jan 29: With an aim to diversify into the field of underwater weapons, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMS) in Kolkata on Wednesday.
R-Day Parade: Proud father recalls his days while watching son lead Naval contingent
Kolkata, Jan 26: As Lt Cdr Saahil Ahluwalia led the Indian Navy's marching contingent on Kartavya Path on Sunday, a proud father sat watching. Exactly 34 years ago, Commodore Ravi Ahluwalia, IN (Retd), had done the same during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
Diving into patriotism: Scuba divers unfurl Tricolour 30m deep in Gujarat's Dwarka
Dwarka, January 26: As India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, citizens across the country immersed themselves in patriotic spirit. In a unique display of nationalism, scuba divers in Dwarka, Gujarat, unfurled the national flag 30 meters deep into the sea.
India unveils maritime might with INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, INS Vagsheer on R-Day
New Delhi, January 26: India marked its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade down Kartavya Path, showcasing the nation's strength, self-reliance, and cultural heritage.
Indian Navy's stealth frigate 'INS Tushil' visits Namibia
New Delhi, Jan 24: INS Tushil, the Indian Navy's stealth guided missile frigate, visited Walvis Bay, Namibia, an official said on Friday, adding the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Namibia, with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation and tackling common threats.
Defence Ministry invites MDL for negotiating India's biggest ever deal on January 27
New Delhi, January 23: Public sector shipyard Mazagaon Dockyards Limited (MDL) on Thursday said it has been invited by the Defence Ministry from January 27 for negotiating the over Rs 70,000 crore Project-75 India deal under which six suvtines have to be built.
Defence Ministry finds L&T proposal non-compliant in Rs 70,000 crore submarine deal
New Delhi, January 22: The Defence Ministry has found the Indian firm Larsen and Toubro (L&T) bid non-compliant in the Rs 70,000 crore tender to acquire six submarines.
Navy's tableau to showcase 3-dimensional force and indigenisation efforts: Lieutenant Commander Mamata Sihag
New Delhi, January 22: This year, the naval tableau will showcase the Navy's transformation into a three-dimensional force, with a focus on the recent commissioning of three made-in-India warships--INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer--by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15, said Lieutenant Commander Mamata Sihag on Wednesday.
La Perouse 25: Indian Navy joins sea phase of multinational exercise to strengthen maritime security in Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, January 22: The Indian Navy took part in the sea phase of exercise La Perouse 25 from January 17 to 20 alongside the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Royal Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy units, the Navy Spokesperson stated on Wednesday.
Indian Naval Ship Mumbai to participate in multi-national Exercise La Perouse
Jakarta, January 18: Indian Navy's mission deployed indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai, has arrived at Indonesia's Jakarta, to participate in multi-national exercise La Perouse. Navies from India, France, Indonesia, Australia, US, UK, Malaysia, Singapore and Canada will participate in this exercise.
INS Mumbai to participate in multinational exercise La Perouse
New Delhi, Jan 18: To enhance cooperation in the field of maritime surveillance, the indigenously built guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday.
Rajnath Singh highlights civilians' vital role in Navy's strength
New Delhi, January 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the critical role that civilian workers play in strengthening the Navy's infrastructure, innovation, and operational success.
India's economic prosperity is linked to maritime security, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, January 17: India's economic prosperity is linked to its maritime security, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.
'Cyber security, maritime security important for safeguarding India's interests': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, January 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressed a gathering during the commemoration of the Year of Naval Civilians, emphasizing the importance of maritime security and cyber security in safeguarding India's interests.
Indian Navy joins 8 Indo-Pacific nations in La Perouse 25 Naval Exercise to strengthen maritime security
New Delhi, January 16: The Indian Navy, with destroyer INS Mumbai, along with eight other Indo-Pacific nations, has been deployed in the Malacca, Sunda and Lombok straits between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean on Thursday as part of the fifth edition of the multinational naval exercise La Perouse 25. The exercise, which began on January 16, will continue till January 24.
'Booster shot for self-reliance': Govt signs Rs 2,960 crore deal with Bharat Dynamics to make missiles for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) for the supply of medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy at a cost of approximately Rs 2,960 crore.
'Booster shot for self-reliance': Govt signs Rs 2,960 crore deal with Bharat Dynamics to make missiles for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) for the supply of medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy at a cost of approximately Rs 2,960 crore.
INS Vagsheer: 'Make in India' submarine with advanced warfare systems and stealth features
New Delhi, Jan 15: INS Vagsheer is the sixth submarine of the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class, based on the French 'Scorpene' design. This submarine is part of 'Project 75,' which involved technical cooperation with the French company Naval Group.
Stealth frigate that will make enemies shudder with fear, says INS Nilgiri captain
Mumbai, Jan 15: INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, giving an unprecedented boost to the country's maritime security. INS Surat, P 158 guided missile destroyer is among the world's most advanced warships, INS Nilgiri is a stealth frigate while INS Vaghsheer is a submarine of the P75 Scorpene project.
INS Surat captain and commanding officers hail the 'homegrown destroyer'
Mumbai, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated three frontline naval combatants -- INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer -- to the nation on their commissioning at the city's Naval Dockyard on Wednesday.
INS Vagsheer commissioned into Indian Navy in presence of PM Modi
Mumbai, January 15: INS Vagsheer, the sixth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy in presence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
PM Modi dedicates three Made-in-India Naval ships at Mumbai dockyard
Mumbai, January 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three frontline naval ships, INS Surat, INS Nigiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation, during their commissioning at the Naval dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Commissioning of frontline naval combatants testimony to India's growing strength in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh
Mumbai, January 15: The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants is a testimony to the growing strength of India in Indian Ocean Region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday during the induction of one submarine and two navy ships in Mumbai city.
India emerges as responsible partner globally, first responder in Indian Ocean Region, says PM Modi
Mumbai, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India has emerged as the First Responder across the entire Indian Ocean Region and is recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, especially in the Global South.
'Unwavering commitment to building robust, self-reliant defence sector', PM Modi dedicates naval combatants to nation
Mumbai, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation after their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard.
Will make Navy's capabilities more robust, effective: Chief of Naval Staff on commissioning of three naval combatants
Mumbai, January 15: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three naval frontlines combatants to the nation, Chief of the Navy Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that these three platforms will make the Indian Navy's capabilities more robust and effective and strengthen the security of our maritime interests.
Today India increasing its capabilities in both space and deep sea: PM Modi
Mumbai, January 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that today India is increasing its capabilities in both space and deep sea as both sectors carry important significance in the future.