Indian Navy

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

India's first Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari to be commissioned in July-August

While INS Kalvari successfully test-fired its first torpedo last week as a part of the vessel's ongoing sea trials, INS Khanderi will be beginning its sea trials on Thursday.

Jun 1, 2017

Watch: Indian Navy helps Sri Lanka and Bangladesh recover from natural disasters

India has extended a helping hand to both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, which are hit by a cyclone and flooding, respectively. How does it affect India's China policy? Read to find out about this and how Indian Navy is extending help in these two countries.

May 31, 2017

'Make in India' submarine INS Kalvari test-fires first torpedo: Is India emerging from Scorpene Leaks shadow?

INS Kalvari, the first Scorpene-class submarine to be built entirely in India, has test-fired its first torpedo, bringing it a step closer to becoming a part of Indian Navy. Read to know more.

May 29, 2017

Indian Navy to get missile defence systems from Israel for $630 million

Indian Navy is taking its defence capabilities a notch higher, having inked a $630-million deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Read to know more.

May 21, 2017

Kerala: Cadet suicide note at Indian Navy academy reveals harassment by seniors

Indian Navy cadet Gudeppa Sooraj apparently left behind a suicide note before dying on March 18, and has blamed his INA seniors for his death. Read to know more.

May 20, 2017

Here's how Indian Navy ship INS Sharda foiled piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden, saving Liberian vessel [PHOTO]

Sukanya-vlass patrolling ship INS Sharda answered a distress call from Liberian ship MV Lord Mountbatten, and saved it from Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

May 18, 2017

India to procure anti-chemical, anti-nuclear suits from US for Rs 480 crore

The US has agreed to sell chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN) suits and equipment to India for $75 million. Read to know more.

May 12, 2017

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BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired by Indian Navy

Majority of the frontline ships of Indian Navy, like the Kolkata, Ranvir and Teg classes of ships, are capable of firing this missile.

Apr 21, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India demands certified copy of chargesheet and verdict, to appeal against order

India also sought from Pakistan consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Navy officer who was sentenced to death for spying by an army court in Pakistan recently.

Apr 14, 2017

Indian Navy augments firepower on the West coast with fast attack craft INS Tillanchang [PHOTO]

INS Tillanchang, the third Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC) of the Navy, will be stationed at Karwar in Karnataka on the West coast.

Mar 10, 2017

INS Viraat decommissioned: Everything you need to know about the world's oldest aircraft carrier

INS Viraat holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest serving warship. Here is all you need to know about the world's oldest serving aircraft carrier.

Mar 6, 2017

INS Betwa restored to upright position, to be operational by April 2018

Navy said it was confident of its in-house expertise in making the vessel operational by April 2018.

Feb 23, 2017

Sushma Swaraj scolds and then saves merchant navy officer and wife stuck in war-torn Yemen

Sushma Swaraj offered assistance to a merchant navy officer, who was stuck in Yemen with his wife, after he reached out to her on Twitter.