Indian Navy to commission MH 60R ‘Seahawk’ multi-role helicopter at INS Garuda in Kerala’s Kochi

The Indian Navy will commission the newly inducted MH 60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter on March 6 at INS Garuda in Kerala’s Kochi marking a pivotal moment in India’s defence modernisation journey. The Seahawks squadron will be commissioned in the Indian Navy as INAS 334. The […]

Indian Navy warships to protect merchant vessels from piracy: Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh

Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Controller Personnel Services Indian Navy on Wednesday said that the Navy’s warships deployed in the Persian Gulf, off Somalia’s coast and the Gulf of Aden will deter piracy and protect merchant vessels. Speaking to ANI, Singh said that the Indian Navy has deployed a huge number of large combatants, which includes […]

Indian Navy to commission Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer ‘Imphal’ in Mumbai

The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 26, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the third of four ‘Visakhapatnam’ […]

Indian Navy presents operational demonstration in Visakhapatnam, captivates audiences

 The Indian Navy presented a breathtaking Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) off Rama Krishna Beach, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday. “Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S Abdul Nazeer, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries from the Central and State Governments and drew the attention of lakhs of citizens of Visakhapatnam, showcasing […]

Indian Navy closely tracking Chinese submarines, warships moving for engagement with Pakistan Navy

Amid the ongoing global instability, Chinese submarines and warships are moving towards Pakistan for likely wargames and are being closely tracked by the Indian Navy assets including the P-8I surveillance planes and MQ-9B Predator drones. The Indian Navy keeps a close watch on the activities of the Chinese naval movements in the Indian Ocean Region […]

Indian Navy enhances educational leadership with annual enrichment programme

The Indian Navy recently conducted its Annual Education Officers Enrichment Programme 2023, bringing together senior officers from the Education Branch for two days of discussions, lectures, and knowledge-sharing. The event, held on October 5th and 6th in New Delhi, aimed to address various policy initiatives and contemporary issues within the […]

Indian Navy’s Multi-Aircraft Carrier Force showcased

The Indian Navy showcased its formidable maritime capabilities on Saturday with a spectacular display of multi-carrier operations and the coordinated deployment of more than thirty-five aircraft in the Arabian Sea. This demonstration of naval prowess underscores India’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests, maintaining regional stability, and fostering cooperative partnerships […]

Indian Navy warship INS Mormugao engages sea-skimming supersonic target

 The Indian Navy successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target using its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. This maiden endeavour showcases the Navy’s future-proof combat readiness and commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat, said India’s maritime force. “Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea-skimming supersonic target. This maiden […]

Indian Navy chopper makes emergency landing during routine sortie, crew members rescued

An Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) made an emergency landing near Mumbai coast, reportedly after an incident occurred during a routine sortie on Wednesday. According to the Indian Navy spokesperson, all three crew members on board the helicopter were rescued by naval patrol craft after immediate search and rescue. A probe to investigate […]

Reflecting Atmanirbhar Bharat, Indian Navy undertakes indigenously-made MRSAM firing

 The Indian Navy on Tuesday, undertook the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) firing from INS Visakhapatnam validating the capability to engage Anti-Ship Missiles. It is pertinent to note that MRSAM has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI), […]