Indian Navy

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

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Western Naval Command's Chief of Staff

Who is Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan; Western Naval Command's new Chief of Staff [details]

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who specialises in communication and electronic warfare, has taken charge as the Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command.

Nov 7, 2021

What is Plan 190: Indian Army's tactical master stroke to tackle Chinese misadventures along LAC

Senior army officers have recently said that if the infiltration continues on the border, then the Indian Army may respond with an aggressive attitude.

Oct 22, 2021

Indian Navy dismisses Pakistan's claim of blocking its Submarine

Pakistan further claimed that this is the third instance of its sort in which a Pakistan Navy Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft has identified and tracked an Indian Naval Submarine ahead of schedule.

Oct 21, 2021

India signs contract for buying C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus

India's first decade-old private-sector aerospace program was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month.

Sep 25, 2021

Why is China building 10 airbases near Line of Actual Control with India?

Meanwhile, amid the border impasse in eastern Ladakh, India, and China have advanced many infrastructure projects along the Line of Actual Control, including the construction of roads, bridges, and tunnels. China

Sep 21, 2021

Defence Ministry moots common retirement for tri-services to check increasing salary bills

The DMA, led by Gen. Bipin Rawat, is tasked with ensuring that, even if re-employment occurs, the force gets the most out of the situation by ensuring that officers continue to work at the same rank.

Sep 20, 2021

Indian Army places orders for specialized sights from Bengaluru-based Tonbo Imaging company

The Bengaluru headquartered company has achieved major milestones since its inception. It received a contract from Bharat Dynamics Ltd earlier this year to indigenize new missile seekers for the Indian Army's anti-tank guided missile program.

Sep 18, 2021

Indian Armed Forces to induct women in National Defence Academy — marks historic move [details]

Female candidates were allowed to sit for the NDA exam on September 5 by the Supreme Court, but admissions were conditional on the outcome of the petition.

Sep 8, 2021

Milestone: 5 women officers promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Army

Earlier, this promotion was given to women officers only in the Army Medical Corps (AMC), Judge Advocate General (JAG) and the Army Education Corps (AEC) as in only these branches there was a provision for permanent commission for women officers.

Aug 24, 2021

IAF flagged off the expedition on August 1 from New Delhi

Tri-services' women mountaineers climb Mt Manirang; unfurl national flag at 21,652 feet on I-Day [details]

On August 15, four women officers of the tri-services scaled Himachal Pradesh's highest peak Mt. Manirang and unfurled the national flag to celebrate the nation's 75th Independence Day.

Aug 16, 2021

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