Indian Navy

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

Govt may okay Mazagon Docks' Rs 2,300 crore contract to build naval survey vessel

The Defence Acquisition Committee will also discuss the procurement of new carbines for the Indian Army.

Feb 23, 2016

Navy looking to set up second base in Chennai

The need for the second base arose due to the INS Adyar fleet expansion.

Feb 14, 2016

India may buy four early warning E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for INS Vishal

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the only advanced early warning aircraft platform that operates from aircraft carriers.

Feb 13, 2016

Coast Guard to add 38 aircraft to boost search and rescue capabilities

For better surveillance, the Coast Guard may contemplate purchasing 14 twin-engine heavy helicopters from Airbus.

Feb 8, 2016