Indian Navy

Navy traces Chinese nuclear warship Xian operating in southern Indian Ocean

The successful tracking down of the Chinese warship comes amid an increase in Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean, which has raised concerns in the government and the security establishment.

Sep 16, 2019

India, Malaysia undertake three-day joint naval military exercise

India and Malaysia are conducting a joint naval military exercise to test inter-operability of their navies in South East Asia and Western Pacific regions.

Sep 14, 2019

Adani's surprise entry heats up field for Rs 45,000-crore submarines project bid

Adani Group faces a strong field led by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, L&T and Reliance Naval and Engineering; Adani's claim is strengthened by a likely tie-up with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatanam, and acquisition of Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies that has tie-ups with Russian and Israeli companies

Sep 12, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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