Indian Navy

India plans massive $223 billion military spending over next decade

The country's Defence Ministry also seeks about 8% hike in capital spending annually to buy or produce new military hardware.

Aug 24, 2016

Confidential data on Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines leaked, French shipbuilder DCNS under scanner

India is constructing six Scorpene submarines with the help of French-company DCNS.

Aug 24, 2016

Mumbai-Goa bridge collapse: Bus wreckage found submerged in water at Mahad

At least 14 people lost their lives, while 42 are still reportedly missing due to the bridge collapse.

Aug 11, 2016

Navy airlifts heart of 15-year-old brain dead boy from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi

Vishal's heart was harvested and airlifted by the Indian Naval Dornier aircraft and was transported 200 kms.

Jul 20, 2016

HCL develops integrated communication network for Indian defence forces

The Defence Communication Network is the largest single satellite network spread in the Indian defence force.

Jul 1, 2016

Tata Advanced Systems-Bell Helicopter to jointly bid for $2-billion naval chopper contract

TASL and Bell Helicopter will bid for the $2 billion contract against Mahindra-Airbus, the Economic Times reported.

Jun 28, 2016

Indian ships trailed in Japanese waters by Chinese spy craft

The two Indian ships were reportedly taking part in the Malabar naval exercise.

Jun 15, 2016

India, US, Japan to perform complex naval drills off Okinawa coast

The navies of India, Japan and the U.S. are expected to participate in "complex surface, sub-surface and air operations" from June 14 to 17.

Jun 10, 2016

Indian naval warships visit Kuwait to boost defence relations, likely to conduct exercises

INS Delhi, INS Tarkash and INS Deepak have reached Kuwait for a four-day visit.

May 13, 2016

Indian naval Sea Harriers lift off for the last time; to be replaced with MIG-29K fighter aircraft

Indian Navy bid farewell to the ageing Sea Harriers, as MIG-29K fighter aircraft prepare to fill their place.

May 12, 2016

India, US to focus on anti-submarine warfare with eye on China

Anti-submarine warfare will be the focus of the next joint exercises between the two countries in June, according to Reuters.

May 2, 2016

INS Kalvari, whose induction will mark 'generational shift' in submarine operations of Navy, dives in for sea trials

INS Kalvari is the first of the series of six conventional Scorpene class submarines in Indian Navy.

May 2, 2016

INS Arihant likely to be inducted in May: Report

Once operational, INS Arihant will be the first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine of the Indian Navy.

Apr 25, 2016

INS Arihant is undergoing sea trials: Report

INS Arihant, India's first indigenously-built nuclear submarine, will be commissioned after the completion of all the trials.

Apr 18, 2016

India expresses interest in buying 40 Predator surveillance drones from US: Report

Indian Navy wants to deploy Predator XP aircraft in the Indian Ocean, where China has increased ship and submarine patrols.

Apr 8, 2016

Airbus Group planning global defence hub in India

The European aerospace and defence firm will build this infrastructure if it gets the Indian Air Force and Navy contracts it is vying for.

Mar 15, 2016

Govt approves Navy's proposal to buy 2 rescue subs worth Rs 1,900 cr: Report

The Navy's proposal of buying the rescue submarines has been hanging for the last 15 years.

Mar 11, 2016

French firm could create 4,000 jobs under Make in India: Report

An upcoming Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion project could have local Indian content of more than 60 percent of order values.

Mar 7, 2016

DRDO to test nuclear capable K-4 underwater missile soon

The K-4 will be tested on March 7-8 for its full missile range of 3,500 km from a submerged platform off the Bay of Bengal.

Mar 4, 2016

India, US closer to pact to share military logistics: Officials

The pact would allow the two militaries to use each other's land, air and naval bases for resupplies, repair and rest, officials said.

Feb 29, 2016

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