Indian Navy

No downgrading of ranks of armed forces compared to their civilian counterparts, defence ministry clarifies

Parrikar said that he would look into the allegations that bureaucrats in his ministry attempted to downgrade ranks of the armed forces.

Oct 27, 2016

Evening wrap: Delhi HC junks Kejriwal's plea, GST Council decides rate slabs, protests against ADHM and more

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Oct 19, 2016

India boosts maritime strength with INS Tihayu; to get Akula-class nuclear submarine from Russia for $2 billion

India already has an Akula-class submarine named Nerpa, which it leased from Russia for 10 years in 2012 and rechristened INS Chakra.

Oct 19, 2016

India to operationalise its nuclear triad with the commissioning of INS Arihant

INS Arihant is the first of the three nuclear-armed submarines to be indigenously manufactured by India.

Oct 18, 2016

Naval Air Enclave to enhance maritime surveillance near Kochi

Indian Navy has a naval air station near Kochi, INS Garuda, but it can't operate aircraft of certain class.

Oct 6, 2016

Indian Navy gets new class of Landing Craft Utility vessels

These ships have been designed for multipurpose amphibious operations carried out by the Indian Armed Forces.

Oct 5, 2016

Indian Navy's interceptor boat catches fire, 2 maintenance personnel injured

Interceptor boats are speed boats used by the Navy in raids and patrolling duties.

Oct 4, 2016

Triton UAV to go into production for US Navy

Triton UAV is a surveillance aircraft for the US Navy.

Sep 27, 2016

India unlikely to go for additional Scorpene submarine order

In August this year, there was a massive leak on the stealth capabilities of the Indian Navy's Scorpene submarine.

Sep 26, 2016

Boeing gets US contract to supply India with Harpoon missiles

Harpoon missiles are all-weather, anti-ship missile system that is used by Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

Sep 24, 2016

India nearing completion of MiG-29 aircraft upgrades

The Indian Air Force is upgrading all the 67 aircraft in its inventory.

Sep 23, 2016

Evening wrap: Navy on highest alert, rains hit normal life in Andhra Pradesh, and more

The Navy was put on highest alert after a few school children in Mumbai said they saw men carrying arms near the Uran naval base.

Sep 22, 2016

Indian Navy anchors in South Africa, engages in naval diplomacy

Three ships belonging to Indian Navy's Western Fleet has arrived in Durban, South Africa for a three-day visit.

Sep 21, 2016

Scorpene leaks: Navy chief says data got out from France

The Scorpene-class submarine is India's most advanced underwater vehicle.

Sep 18, 2016

Indian Navy launches most advanced stealth destroyer Mormugao

The Mormugao weighs around 7,300 tonnes, and is the second in its class.

Sep 17, 2016

Indian Navy targets to induct indigenously built aircraft carrier by 2018

Vice Admiral G S Pabby said the Navy is "seriously considering" to have a second aircraft carrier, dubbed IAC-2 or INS Vishal.

Sep 15, 2016

ShinMaywa search-and-rescue aircraft: India-Japan $1.6 billion defence deal back on track

Indian Navy wants to procure 12 amphibious aircraft under a government to government deal.

Sep 12, 2016

India to go in for 32 more Hawk trainers

India to order 32 more Hawk trainers; IAF chief promises induction of HTT 40 basic trainers

Indian Air Force and Indian Navy use Hawk jet trainers for advanced training of their pilots.

Sep 8, 2016

India considers buying four new, upgraded Talwar-class stealth frigates; Russia submits proposal

India, Russia discuss defence co-operation at the India-Russia Military Technical Cooperation Working Group (MTC-WG) meeting.