Indian Navy

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

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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

Is China spying on India's naval, military bases to gather intelligence inputs?

The intelligence agencies have learnt that China may be trying to extract sensitive defence information from India under the guise of routine business activities.

Mar 27, 2019

Special forces to become deadlier as India decides to buy American assault rifles, parachutes

It is to be noted that last month India signed a fast-tracked contract for procurement of 72,400 assault rifles from a US-based company Sig Sauer.

Mar 20, 2019

Indian Navy rubbishes Pakistan's claim of chasing away Indian submarine

Indian Navy slammed Pakistan for spreading "false propaganda". An old video from November 2016 was released by Pakistan, which showed Indian submarine entering Pakistani waters.

Mar 6, 2019

Women to get permanent commission in all 10 branches of Indian Army

There are only very few countries across the world which allow women in direct front-line combat roles.

Mar 6, 2019

Pakistan Navy claims it blocked Indian submarine from entering Pak waters

Pakistan on Tuesday claimed it had detected and thwarted an attempt by an Indian Navy submarine trying to enter its territorial waters.

Mar 5, 2019

Indian Navy to get another nuclear attack submarine; deal to be signed with Russia this week

The Chakra III submarine is expected to be in service for at least 10 years and will replace Chakra II, which was obtained under similar conditions in 2012.

Mar 5, 2019

India vs Pakistan | Comparison of troop strength and weapons of the nuclear-armed rivals

While India has clear superiority on conventional hardware, nuclear warheads even out the battlefield though technological advances could be India's trump card

Feb 21, 2019

Indian Navy recovers 8 bodies from sea off Karnataka coast

The victims were part of 26 devotees who were sailing from the offshore island of Kurumgarh to Rabindranath Tagore Beach near Karwar when their boat capsized on Monday.

Jan 22, 2019

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