Indian Navy

Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO unveils lightweight bulletproof jacket for defence forces

The technology that makes a significant reduction in the weight of the jacket is critical because it will increase soldier comfort while maintaining survivability

Apr 2, 2021

Defence restructuring: PM may announce Air Defence Command, Maritime Command on 15th August

The Grand Theaterisation Plan calls for the military to be divided into two land theatres, a Maritime Theatre Command, and an Air Defence Command, as well as supporting commands.

Apr 2, 2021

Disabled officer trainee awaits justice for 9 years, here's what went wrong

There is glaring gap between the disability ex gratia that an officer trainee gets and the disability pension of a civilian officer trainee and jawans

Mar 28, 2021

India's 6 nuclear powered submarine plan marches ahead with INS Karanj Commissioned

INS Karanj, India's third of six Scorpene-class submarines, has superior stealth and several major combat capabilities. Read more.

Mar 10, 2021

PAK's ally Turkey to help build vessels for India; move raises suspicions [details]

The first fleet support vessel (FSV) is scheduled to be delivered by HSL to the navy within four years of the date of approval with the other ships to be delivered at a rate of one every 10 months to 12 months.

Feb 24, 2021

Who is Lt General DP Pandey; the new commander of Srinagar's Chinar Corps

Lt General DP Pandey has held various prestigious staff appointments, including Director in Infantry Directorate and Director, Foreign Division in MI Directorate, IHQ of MoD Army,

Feb 23, 2021

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