Indian Navy

India's $130 billion military modernisation will boost two-front war capability

The modernisation programme, which is to be completed in five to seven years, takes into account the need to be ready to meet simultaneous threats from China and Pakistan.

Sep 10, 2019

Rajnath Singh meeting Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Another headache for China as India, Japan pledge greater maritime cooperation in South China Sea

Apart from Malabar exercise where navies of India, Japan and the US involve in complex war games, the trilateral mine-countermeasures exercise (MINEX) will also be carried out annually.

Sep 5, 2019

In a major boost to 'Make in India', HAL-made Dornier 228 can be used for commercial regional flights in Europe

Notably, this is the first instance where an Indian manufactured aircraft will be used for commercial flights across Europe.

Aug 31, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa at Red Fort in Delhi.

What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Narendra Modi spoke about in Independence Day speech

The post of CDS that Prime Minister Modi announced on Independence Day is a gamechanger that will ensure better integration of the three services and the nuclear forces command

Aug 15, 2019

Indian Navy puts all bases, warships on vigil as seaborne terror threat looms

"We are on a state of heightened alert on the eastern and western seaboards," media reports cited an unnamed official as saying.

Aug 9, 2019

Navy chopper, NDRF team deployed to render help in flood-affected regions

As many as eight flood rescue teams of the Navy including three diving teams have been mobilised with rescue material, inflatable boats and life jackets.

Jul 27, 2019

China expanding military might in Indian Ocean Region: Admiral Karambir Singh

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said China's increasing military capabilities, despite its budget limitations, have been a cause of concern for the Indian armed forces

Jul 26, 2019

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Indian warships will stay longer in Persian Gulf as crisis escalates

India's navy has over the past year begun deployments across the Indian Ocean as a response to China's expanding weight across the region.

Jul 19, 2019

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

The government allocated Rs 4.31 trillion ($62.27 billion) for defence, a marginal 6.6 percent rise as against past year in the interim budget announced in February before national elections.

Jul 4, 2019

India deploys two warships in Gulf of Oman amid US-Iran tensions

The Indian Navy deployed INS Chennai and INS Sunanya as part of its strategic operation titled 'Sankalp' in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf "to undertake maritime security operations" the statement by the defence ministry said.

Jun 21, 2019

Indian Navy to acquire another 10 anti-submarine P-8Is, deal to be inked during Pompeo's visit

Indian Navy became the first international buyer for P-8Is in 2009 when it signed a contract with the US to acquire 8 of these aircraft.

Jun 20, 2019

Serious defects in India Navy's Scorpene submarines, project to get delayed

These defects can't be addressed quickly as the tests can only be conducted in the calm sea or as described by the Navy "Sea State — 1".

Jun 15, 2019

Goa airport resumes flight services after fire caused by MiG-29K's detachable fuel tank

The Airports Authority of India said that fire led to some minor damage to the main runway. The airport operations resumed after clean-up at around 3 pm.

Jun 8, 2019

Indian Navy opens technical bids for light utility multirole helicopter deal

Make in India boost for defence production as Modi 2.0 sets rolling chopper deal

Anil Ambani and Adani companies are among Indian players in the fray for Rs 21,000-crore deal to manufacture 111 light multirole naval utility helicopters in India with foreign partnership.

Jun 5, 2019

Admiral Karambir Singh assumes charge as new Indian Navy chief

Vice-Admiral Bimal Verma had challenged the appointment of Admiral Singh as the Indian Navy chief but the Armed Forces Tribunal deferred the case on May 29.

May 31, 2019

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

INS Vela: Indian Navy's underwater shield against China's 'String of Pearls'

INS Vela will now undergo fitting and trials and is expected to be commissioned in 2020.

May 7, 2019

Indian Navy to get 10 Kamov Ka-31 AWACS helicopters in Rs 3,600 crore deal with Russia

The helicopter has the ability to track targets over the much larger horizon than ship's radars.

May 4, 2019

Vice-Admiral Bimal Verma's family flouting rules, daughter staying in officer's mess since 2008

Vice-Admiral Verma's family has been using the subsidised accommodation and food for around 11 years now.

Apr 26, 2019

Indian Army calls for women to join Military Police; registration open from April 25 to June 8

The security forces have slowly started inducting women. According to data, 3.80 per cent of the Army, six per cent of Navy and 13.09 per cent of the Air Force comprises women.

Apr 25, 2019

India and France to hold largest ever 'Varuna' naval exercise off Goa coast

France will be dispatching its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, destroyers, FNS Forbin, FNS Provence and FNS Latouche Treville, nuclear attack submarine FNS Amethyste and tanker FNS Marne for the Exercise 'Varuna'.

Apr 18, 2019

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