Indian Navy

Aman-2021 Maritime exercise: Pakistan's bid to counter India in Indian Ocean? New Delhi watches cautiously

These developments clearly show Pakistan's intention for a bigger role in the IOR that fits into the larger strategic objective for 'operationalizing' the CPEC which starts from PoK to Gwadar port

Feb 15, 2021

Navy undertakes largest exercise Tropex 21 in Indian Ocean [Details]

Tropex-21 assumes great significance amid a threatening security scenario and as India's role increases in the Indian Ocean Region and the Indo-Pacific.

Feb 10, 2021

Indian Navy commando rescues woman from drowning in Goa

An Indian Navy commando rescued a woman from drowning in the Mandovi river off Panaji, an official statement said on Wednesday

Feb 10, 2021

China delivers CH-4 drones to Pakistan; how India is ready with counter drone warfare

The CH-4 is capable of carrying up to four munitions (weighing 50 kg each) plus an electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) turret with 40 hours of recorded endurance and a cruising speed of 180 knots. See how it fairs against India's drone warfare.

Jan 28, 2021

IAF getting 83 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets worth Rs 48,000 crore; HAL bags massive deal [Details]

In order to replace its ageing MiG-21 fighters the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program started in the 1980s, the project got delayed multiple times and eventually, an earlier version of Tejas was inducted in IAF in 2016.

Jan 13, 2021

Indian Navy gears up to counter drone menace in high seas, signs deal to buy Israeli SMASH 2000 Plus

The SMASH fire control system puts a precision anti-drone capability at the fingertips of its users, featuring built-in targeting algorithms that can track and hit even very small drones skimming along at high speed, at ranges of up to 120 meters, with the first shot.

Dec 9, 2020

Navy sailor found dead at construction site in Goa; probe on

A 33-year-old Navy sailor was found dead at a construction site in a residential area near INS Hansa naval base in South Goa, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Dec 8, 2020

Indian Navy Day 2020: Combat ready, credible and cohesive; theme, history and importance of this day

Indian Navy Day 2020: Navy day in India is observed every year on December 4 to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country. This day is also marked to honour the Bravehearts of the Indian Navy for their selfless service to the nation.

Dec 4, 2020

Indian Navy deploys 9 warships, 14 planes to search missing MiG-29K pilot in Goa

The Navy statement also said that some debris of the crashed fighter jet was recovered during the search process.

Nov 29, 2020

MiG-29K trainer aircraft crashes into Arabian Sea; 1 pilot rescued, another missing

According to the Indian Navy, a MiG-29K trainer aircraft operating in the Arabian Sea crashed at around 5 pm on Thursday. While one pilot has been rescued, a search operation has been launched for the second pilot who has been missing.

Nov 27, 2020

India to deploy drones to monitor Ladakh borders amid fierce standoff with China

As the ongoing conflict with China enters colder days, the Indian defense forces have been using emergency powers to procure military weapons.

Nov 26, 2020

Proposal to increase retirement age, cut down pension in armed forces irks officers, veterans

Pension accounted for around 28 percent of the defense budget in running the financial year.

Nov 5, 2020

US offers F-18 Super hornet fighters to Indian Navy; but money can play spoil sport [Explained]

Historically, budget allocation to armed forces has always been lesser than the requested amount. The cash crunch has resulted in the Navy cutting on its capital acquisition.

Oct 29, 2020

India has China surrounded: In a first, Australian Navy to participate in Malabar Naval Exercise

The development holds a huge significance as this is the first time that the Australian Navy would be participating in the naval exercise along with the United States and Japan.

Oct 19, 2020

Reliance Naval loses ₹2,500cr contract; Indian Navy waited 9 years for deliveries

Navy signed a contract to acquire five warships way back in 2011 much before Anil Ambani led Reliance Group took over the Gujarat-based shipyard from its former owner Nikhil Gandhi.

Oct 10, 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 unveiled: What it means for Atmanirbhar Bharat

In future government-to-government agreements, such as the Rafale agreement signed in 2016, the Defence Ministry has done away with offsets and also allowed the armed forces to procure military equipment on lease.

Sep 28, 2020

In a first,two women officers have been selected to join as 'Observers' (Airborne Tacticians) in the Indian Navy's helicopter stream that would ultimately pave the way for women being posted in frontline warships.

Historic first: Two women officers to be airborne tacticians on Indian Navy warship

Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh will be the first women officers in the Indian Navy to embark on Navy warships as part of ship's crew.

Sep 21, 2020

Armed forces committed to support Atmanirbhar Bharat: CDS Bipin Rawat

Gen. Rawat said nothing would bring greater satisfaction to the armed forces than fighting and emerging victorious in wars with home-grown technology and equipment.

Aug 27, 2020

Great news for soldiers; center relaxes 10-year service to avail invalid pension

As per the existing rules, the minimum period of qualifying service actually rendered and required for invalid pension was 10 years or more. For less than 10 years qualifying service, invalid gratuity was admissible which is not enough to live a dignified life after the service.

Jul 15, 2020

Policy gaps deny dues to military personnel killed at LAC

The Army HQ has raised this issue of a uniform treatment to all deceased soldiers due to illness but there has not been a permanent resolution.

Jul 6, 2020

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