Indian Navy

Stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Imphal, a stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into Indian Navy on Tuesday. The ship is equipped to fight under nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, the ministry of defence (MoD) said.

Dec 26, 2023

ISRO conducts initial trials of human space mission crew module recovery

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Navy carried out initial recovery trials of the crew module as a part of the former's human space mission tests.

Feb 8, 2023

INS Vagir commissioned; adds teeth and stealth to Indian Navy [details]

The fifth submarine in the Kalvari Class, INS Vagir, built by the Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., was commissioned into the Indian Navy here on Monday in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

Jan 23, 2023

Armenia buys Pinaka rockets from India worth Rs 2,000 crore amid tensions with Azerbaijan

In the fiscal year 2021–2022, India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 13,000 crore, or "eight times" what they were five years prior.

Sep 30, 2022

INS Vikrant likely to be berthed at Kattupalli port in Chennai [details]

INS Vikrant, the prestigious aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2 at Kochi is likely to be berthed at Kattupalli port, Chennai.

Sep 4, 2022

New ensign for Indian Navy, 1st indigenous aircraft carrier, new projects; PM Modi marks historic event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

Aug 30, 2022

Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: Rajnath Singh approves 'positive list' to support local manufacturing

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has established specified dates from December 2023 to December 2028 for the import prohibition of the equipment.

Aug 29, 2022

Modern Warfare: Indian Army eyes tanks and carrier projects [details]

The local sector is now prepared to move the project forward after a previous, ambitious attempt failed to take off.

Aug 28, 2022

In a first, US Navy ship arrives in India to undergo repairs; a boost for Aatmanirbharta in Defence

US Navy Ship (USNS) Charles Drew arrived at L&T's Shipyard at Kattupalli, Chennai on Sunday for undertaking repairs and allied services, adding a new dimension to the India-US strategic partnership, officials said.

Aug 7, 2022

PM to unveil 'SPRINT Challenges' to boost usage of indigenous technology in Navy [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil 'SPRINT Challenges', an initiative to give fillip to usage of indigenous technology in the Indian Navy, here on July 18.

Jul 17, 2022

Launch of Indian Navy's Scorpene class submarine INS Vela built by Mazagon Docks with French collaboration

French Defence Manufacturer, Naval group pulls out of India's Project 75 [what it means]

The RFP for Project 75 was sent to five major businesses around the world, including Naval Group-DCNS in France, Rosoboronexport in Russia, Thyssenkrupp in Germany, Navantia in Spain, and Daewoo in South Korea (I).

May 1, 2022

Who is Lt. Gen. BS Raju; three-star general appointed new Vice Chief of Army Staff [details]

It's an unusual occurrence for a three-star general to take over as Vice Chief first, before serving as an Army Commander. Vice Chiefs have traditionally been people who had previously served as Army commanders.

Apr 29, 2022

Indian Navy's fourth Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela at its launch in Mumbai's Mazagon Docks.

India to launch Vagsheer, sixth submarine under Scorpene project on April 20 [details]

The P75 Scorpene project's final submarine is Vagsheer. The INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, and INS Vela have all been commissioned, while the Vagir is currently undergoing sea trials.

Apr 16, 2022

Ayurveda clinics in 37 cantonment hospitals soon; MoD promotes benefits of traditional medicine

It was decided to establish the clinics at a recent high-level meeting between Defense Secretary Ajay Kumar and Secretary Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rakesh Kotecha.

Mar 31, 2022

What is Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft? India's 5th Gen fighter and successor to Sukhoi Su-30MKI [Details]

India has been working on the ambitious AMCA project, which aims to produce a fifth-generation medium weight deep penetration fighter jet with sophisticated stealth qualities in order to greatly improve its air power capacity.

Mar 15, 2022

Indian Army makes daring rescue of Kerala trekker from steep hill look easy; video shows jawans' bravery [Watch]

Three different rescue teams initially tried saving Babu; from Indian Navy and Coast Guard to National Disaster Response Force, but reaching up to him was the most challenging part.

Feb 10, 2022

India successfully tests surface-to-surafce missile 'Pralay'; to be inducted in Army soon [details]

The missile's precision is a strong suit as it has the newest navigation system and unified avionics and will be inducted in the Army's Artillery Corps.

Dec 22, 2021

Gateway of India turns colourful as Indian Navy celebrates; History and Significance of the Navy Day

The Gateway of India hosts a Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony to commemorate Indian Navy Day. Several events, such as marathons and quizzes, are held to raise public awareness of the Indian Navy's relevance.

Dec 4, 2021

Here's why INS Vela, fourth stealth Scorpene-class submarine, will be big boost for Indian Navy

The Navy has commissioned three warships, INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, and INS Karanj, as part of the over Rs 23,000 crore 'Project-75' underway at Mazgaon dock with French participation for the construction of six Scorpene submarines.

Nov 25, 2021

Who is India's next Navy Chief; Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to succeed Admiral Karambir Singh

Who is Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar; India's next Navy Chief to succeed Admiral Karambir Singh

The government of India has appointed Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar as India's next Navy Chief, who will take charge of the Naval Staff on November 30.

Nov 10, 2021

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