In what is being seen as a major success for Make in India initiative in defence sector, Indian Navy has received a fully indigenised fuze for anti submarine warfare (ASW) underwater rocket, manufactured for the first time by a private Indian industry. “In order to provide a major boost to AatmaNirbharta in […]
5th Kalvari-class submarine ‘INS Vagir’ commissioned into Indian Navy
The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Vagir’ the fifth submarine of Project 75 Kalvari class at the naval dockyard in Mumbai in presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar. Launched and named ‘Vagir’ on November 12, 2020, the submarine in its new avatar has the […]
INS Vagir ready to face any threat: Indian Navy
Ahead of the commissioning ceremony, the coxswain of the fifth Kalvari submarine ‘INS Vagir’ Daljinder Singh on Saturday said that the submarine is ready to face any threat if war breaks out between India and China. The Indian Navy is set to commission the fifth Kalvari class submarine named ‘Vagir’ on January […]
IL 38 Aircraft of Indian Navy to fly first and last time over Kartavya Path on Republic Day
After completing 44 glorious years of service to the nation, IL 38 aircraft of the Indian Navy will be flying over the Kartavya Path for the first and last time on Republic Day this year. The Republic Day fly-past will comprise 45 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, one from the […]
Indian Navy’s Chief of Personnel interacts with first batch of Agniveers
Indian Navy’s Chief of Personnel Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi interacted with the first batch of Navy’s Agniveer trainees including both men and women cadets at INS Chilka in Odisha. He was briefed on the preparedness for the training of the first batch of Agniveers who reported last month. According to a press statement, Vice Admiral Dinesh […]
Indian Navy evaluating trial report of Rafale, F-18 for USD 5 billion fighter jet deal
In the USD 5 billion tenders to buy 26 combat aircraft, the report of the extensive trials of the French Rafale and American F-18 planes is being evaluated by the Indian Navy headquarters. The aircraft is planned to be acquired under a government-to-government deal by the Navy for operations from […]
DRDO, Indian Navy successfully flight-test VL-SRSAM surface-to-air Missile off Odisha coast
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight tested the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Tuesday. The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for the demonstration of […]
Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy choppers continue relief operations in Eluru
Indian Navy helicopters on Saturday continued relief operations in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district which remained cut off due to massive floods after the Godavari river turned ferocious. Earlier on Thursday, the Indian Navy launched two medium-lift UH3H helicopters from INS Dega at Visakhapatnam in response to a request from the Eluru district administration in Andhra Pradesh for […]
Indian Navy calls ‘Agnipath’ scheme a visionary move that will bring multi-dimensional transformations
Hailing Agnipath scheme under which the youngsters will get an opportunity to serve in the regular cadre of the Armed Forces, the Indian Navy on Tuesday said that Agnipath is a visionary move that will bring multi-dimensional transformations to the Navy. Addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari […]
Indian Navy commissions INAS 325 aircraft
In an impressive ceremony held at INS Utkrosh, Port Blair on Tuesday, Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 325 was commissioned into the Indian Navy, informed the officials on Wednesday. The INAS 325 was commissioned by Lieutenant General Ajai Singh, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar. The newly inducted aircraft flew for the first […]
Indian Navy successfully tests surface to air missile system from warship
The Indian Navy successfully tested its ship-based surface to air missile system by taking down a low flying target. The video of the test was also shared by the Indian Navy on Twitter. “All in a days work! Watch YourNavy’s guided-missile anti-submarine stealth frigate do what it does best – successfully engage […]
Indian Navy’s P-8I in Australia to participate in combined maritime operations
A P8I plane of the Indian Navy has reached Darwin city in Australia to participate in coordinated maritime operations such as anti-submarine warfare and surface surveillance, an official statement on Tuesday. “Indian Navy’s P8I Aircraft reached Darwin, Australia yesterday to participate in coordinated Maritime Operations. P8 aircraft from both the […]
Indian Navy’s second Air Squadron 316 commissioned at INS Hansa in Goa today
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 316, the Indian Navy’s second P-8l aircraft squadron, commissioned on Tuesday at INS Hansa in Goa. The INAS 316 was commissioned in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. “In today’s dynamic and complex security situation, this squadron’s operational capability will significantly enhance our ability […]
Indian Navy test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
Indian Navy’s warship INS Visakhapatnam carried out the test-firing of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the western seaboard today. The warship has now reached Visakhapatnam to take part in President’s Fleet Review on February 21, informed Defence sources. The missile was tested from INS Visakhapatnam which is the latest warship of the Indian Navy inducted recently. BrahMos is the main […]
Court acquits Indian Navy official in rape case
A Delhi court has acquitted a Lt. Commander serving in Indian Navy in a rape case and noted that at three different stages, three different versions were given by the prosecutrix. Additional Sessions Judge Ankur Jain, Tis Hazari court, in a judgement passed last week said, the benefit of the doubt has to go to […]