Indian Navy

India to go in for 32 more Hawk trainers

India to order 32 more Hawk trainers; IAF chief promises induction of HTT 40 basic trainers

Indian Air Force and Indian Navy use Hawk jet trainers for advanced training of their pilots.

Sep 8, 2016

India considers buying four new, upgraded Talwar-class stealth frigates; Russia submits proposal

India, Russia discuss defence co-operation at the India-Russia Military Technical Cooperation Working Group (MTC-WG) meeting.

Sep 8, 2016

US likely to clear India's request for MQ-9B Guardian drones

General Atomics' MQ-9B Guardian drones are equipped with instruments for enhanced maritime operations.

Sep 7, 2016

India eyes Russian Kalibr cruise missile system

Indian Navy denies interest in Russia's Kalibr missile system

Russian media had earlier reported that India was looking to acquire more missiles.

Sep 5, 2016

Indian Navy gets fast attack craft 'Tihayu'

Tihayu, named after an island in the Andamans, has a displacement of around 315 tons and endurance of around 2,000 nautical miles at 1,214 knots speed.

Sep 5, 2016

Scorpene leak: Defence Ministry says no threat from documents on Australian news website

The Ministry also says: "The matter is being taken up with concerned foreign governments through diplomatic channels."

Aug 25, 2016

India plans massive $223 billion military spending over next decade

The country's Defence Ministry also seeks about 8% hike in capital spending annually to buy or produce new military hardware.

Aug 24, 2016

Confidential data on Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines leaked, French shipbuilder DCNS under scanner

India is constructing six Scorpene submarines with the help of French-company DCNS.

Aug 24, 2016

Mumbai-Goa bridge collapse: Bus wreckage found submerged in water at Mahad

At least 14 people lost their lives, while 42 are still reportedly missing due to the bridge collapse.

Aug 11, 2016

Navy airlifts heart of 15-year-old brain dead boy from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi

Vishal's heart was harvested and airlifted by the Indian Naval Dornier aircraft and was transported 200 kms.

Jul 20, 2016

HCL develops integrated communication network for Indian defence forces

The Defence Communication Network is the largest single satellite network spread in the Indian defence force.

Jul 1, 2016

Tata Advanced Systems-Bell Helicopter to jointly bid for $2-billion naval chopper contract

TASL and Bell Helicopter will bid for the $2 billion contract against Mahindra-Airbus, the Economic Times reported.

Jun 28, 2016

Indian ships trailed in Japanese waters by Chinese spy craft

The two Indian ships were reportedly taking part in the Malabar naval exercise.

Jun 15, 2016

India, US, Japan to perform complex naval drills off Okinawa coast

The navies of India, Japan and the U.S. are expected to participate in "complex surface, sub-surface and air operations" from June 14 to 17.

Jun 10, 2016

Indian naval warships visit Kuwait to boost defence relations, likely to conduct exercises

INS Delhi, INS Tarkash and INS Deepak have reached Kuwait for a four-day visit.

May 13, 2016

Indian naval Sea Harriers lift off for the last time; to be replaced with MIG-29K fighter aircraft

Indian Navy bid farewell to the ageing Sea Harriers, as MIG-29K fighter aircraft prepare to fill their place.

May 12, 2016

India, US to focus on anti-submarine warfare with eye on China

Anti-submarine warfare will be the focus of the next joint exercises between the two countries in June, according to Reuters.

May 2, 2016

INS Kalvari, whose induction will mark 'generational shift' in submarine operations of Navy, dives in for sea trials

INS Kalvari is the first of the series of six conventional Scorpene class submarines in Indian Navy.

May 2, 2016

INS Arihant likely to be inducted in May: Report

Once operational, INS Arihant will be the first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine of the Indian Navy.

Apr 25, 2016

INS Arihant is undergoing sea trials: Report

INS Arihant, India's first indigenously-built nuclear submarine, will be commissioned after the completion of all the trials.

Apr 18, 2016

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