Indian Navy

Modi govt committed towards welfare of ex-servicemen, says Subhash Bhamre

The Minister of State for Defence also appealed to the ex-servicemen community to utilise official forums to seek grievance redressal through official channels.

Jan 14, 2017

India launches second Scorpene-class stealth submarine INS Khanderi, as Chinese subs spotted in Pakistan harbour

India on Thursday launched the second of the Project 75 Scorpene submarines, INS Khanderi.

Jan 12, 2017

Google Earth reveals Chinese nuclear submarine docked in Karachi harbour, and India is not happy

India has been alarmed by the aggressive display of the Chinese Navy in Indian Ocean region.

Jan 6, 2017

F-16 vs Gripen: Which combat jet will rule supreme in Indian fighter dogfight?

Lockheed Martin's F-16 and Saab Gripen fighter aircraft could possibly contest the IAF fighter aircraft replacement program.

Dec 26, 2016

Vardah cyclone in Andaman and Nicobar island

Andaman and Havelock Islands rescue: 425 tourists evacuated, as Cyclone Vardah hampers operations

All tourists are expected to be rescued by Friday evening.

Dec 9, 2016

Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc in Andaman; may cause temperatures to rise in West Bengal

Landslides were reported along the Andaman Trunk Road, while several houses and crops have been damaged in the north and central Andaman.

Dec 9, 2016

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

Is Russia embarrassing itself by sending Admiral Kuznetsov to Syria? Western media thinks so

Russia wants to be seen as a resurgent power and impress upon potential defence hardware buyers, a Bloomberg report notes.

Dec 7, 2016

INS Betwa: What could have gone wrong during the undocking of the guided missile frigate that tipped over and fell?

Guided missile frigate, INS Betwa of the Indian Navy tipped over and fell when it was undocking after a refit.

Dec 6, 2016

Evening wrap: Jayalalithaa live updates, Aishwarya Rai death hoax, BSNL unlimited 3G data offer, and more

Read about ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's possible death, and guided missile frigate INS Betwa tipping over.

Dec 5, 2016

INS Betwa: 2 dead after guided missile frigate tips over while undocking

INS Betwa is a Brahmaputra-class guided missile frigate which has participated in several operations.

Dec 5, 2016

If LCA Navy is 'not up to the mark yet,' is the Indian Navy looking at Sea Gripen?

The Indian Navy chief has said that LCA Navy is "not up to the mark yet."

Dec 3, 2016

Cyclone Nada hits Tamil Nadu: Navy, NDRF teams deployed, other relief measures in place to ensure minimal damage

The state government has asked the citizens not to panic and cooperate with the rescue and relief operations.

Dec 1, 2016

Cabinet approves purchase of 12 Dornier surveillance aircraft for Navy

The cost of buying the 12 maritime surveillance and patrolling aircraft is pegged at about Rs 2,500 crore.

Nov 24, 2016

INS Chennai, India's largest indigenous missile destroyer, to be commissioned; here is all you need to know

When commissioned, INS Chennai will join India's Western Naval Command.

Nov 19, 2016

Indian Navy gets indigenous underwater systems

Here are the four new indigenously developed underwater sensors for the Indian Navy, courtesy DRDO

Manohar Parrikar entrusted the systems to Navy at a ceremony at DRDO Bhavan.

Nov 18, 2016

Boeing reaches out to Indian companies, seeks collaboration in Unmanned Aircraft System

The Indian Armed Forces have a huge requirement of Unmanned Aircraft System for intelligence gathering and surveillance activities.

Nov 12, 2016

Ashton Carter's visit to India remains unchanged, likely to discuss sale of 22 Guardian drones

India is looking forward for a possible sale of 22 Predator B Guardian drones for maritime surveillance missions.

Nov 11, 2016

Mauritius gets patrolling assistance from India

India has sent INS Shardul to assist Mauritius in patrolling efforts.

Nov 9, 2016

INS Vishal, India's next aircraft carrier, will be nuclear-powered: Report

India's second indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vishal will be nuclear-powered, reports have stated.