Indian Navy

Defence Ministry to acquire 111 choppers for Indian Navy under strategic partnership model

The 111 choppers will be procured at the cost of Rs 21,738 crore. Read on to know more.

Nov 1, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

Indian Army sentences soldier to 2 months in prison for crossing LoC during 2016 surgical strikes

Chandu Babulal Chavan, who was posted with 37 Rashtriya Rifles, claimed he accidentally crossed the LoC Indian Army conducted the surgical strike on militant bases across the border in September 2016.

Oct 26, 2017

Here's why the Indian Navy is flexing its muscles in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy is deploying 'mission-ready warships' and aircraft in the Indian Ocean region. Read on to know why and how will it help India.

Oct 26, 2017

US decides to release Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System to India ahead of Rex Tillerson's visit

The move ahead of Tillerson's visit to India is an indication of the resolve of both countries to strengthen their ties to combat global terrorism together.

Oct 18, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman commissions INS Kiltan: 7 things to know about the indigenous warship

INS Kiltan, first major indigenously built warship is a big boost to the Make In India initiative. Here are seven points you need to know about this warship.

Oct 16, 2017

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Indian Navy fires sailor for undergoing sex change operation

The sailor underwent the gender reassignment in Mumbai in 2016 as she felt that she was "a woman trapped in a man's body". Read on to know why the sailor was sacked.

Oct 10, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

Indian Navy's all-women crew to circumnavigate globe from September 10: All you need to know

This is the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew of the Indian Navy.

Sep 6, 2017

Mumbai rains: City crawls back to normalcy after witnessing heaviest rainfall in 12 years

Mumbai is slowly recovering after the heaviest rains in 12 years left it crippled. Read on to know more

Aug 30, 2017

Indian Navy to discharge sailor for undergoing sex change operation

Indian Navy will be discharging sailor, who underwent a sex change in late 2016. Read on to know more.

Aug 28, 2017

Amid Doklam standoff, India parades its naval might before China

With the Doklam standoff in its second month, the Indian Navy is flexing muscles for a firmer grip over the Indian Ocean region.

Aug 24, 2017

Indian Navy eyes over 200 helicopters worth $5 billion amid rising tensions with China

The Request For Information was issued for 111 Naval Utility Helicopters and 123 Naval Multi-role Helicopters with anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

Aug 23, 2017

What is the might of the Indian defence forces?

On the occasion of India's 70th Independence Day, let's a have a look at the country military power.

Aug 14, 2017

110 light utility helicopters to be produced under 'Make in India' initiative

Indian firms like Mahindra, L&T and Bharat Forge and foreign vendors like Airbus Helicopters from Europe, Russian Helicopters, Sikorsky and Bell Helicopter from the US are likely to participate in the tender.

Jul 7, 2017

High alert sounded at Karwar naval base after 3 intruders enter through breached wall

A red alert was issued in and outside INS Kadamba naval base and along the National Highway 66 in Karwar district of Karnataka after three intruders were spotted.

Jun 23, 2017

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

Key stakeholders from Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Defence Ministry will now meet on Friday to highlight the precise specifications of assault rifles that the forces need.

Jun 22, 2017

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile, in latest push for modernisation

India on Friday, June 2, successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile from Chandipur on the coast of Odisha. Read to know more about how India is modernising its armed forces.

Jun 2, 2017

Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy sailor found dead aboard INS Rana in Visakhapatnam

A sailor with the Indian Navy was found dead on Thursday, June 1, under mysterious circumstances aboard the naval vessel INS Rana in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

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