Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, describing it as a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey and a strong endorsement of the country’s vision of self-reliance in defence. Responding to a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on social…
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India Strengthens Maritime Sovereignty with GSL-Built Ships
Goa, January 4, 2026 – Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the strategic importance of ships built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and other Indian shipyards as he visited the facility on the eve of commissioning the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)….
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MoD Signs Rs 4,666 Crore Contracts for CQB Carbines & Torpedoes
New Delhi: On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts totaling Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes, reinforcing the combat capabilities of the Indian Army and Navy. The agreements were finalized at South Block in the presence…
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PM Modi Lauds INSV Kaundinya’s Maiden Voyage to Oman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian Navy, shipbuilders, and traditional artisans as INSV Kaundinya embarked on her maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, the vessel stands as a remarkable tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage and…
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President Murmu Takes Submarine Sortie Aboard INS Vaghsheer
Karwar/New Delhi: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook a rare and significant operational sortie onboard the Indian Navy’s submarine INS Vaghsheer, reaffirming the nation’s confidence in the underwater combat preparedness of its naval forces. The historic dived sortie took place on the Western Seaboard, with the President…
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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Goa, Karnataka, Jharkhand Dec 27–30
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will undertake a four-day official visit to Goa, Karnataka and Jharkhand from December 27 to December 30, 2025, as part of a packed itinerary that spans defence preparedness, cultural heritage and higher education. The visit underscores the President’s engagement with diverse regions and institutions…
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Indian Navy Receives Indigenous ASW Ship ‘Anjadip’
The Indian Navy on 22 December 2025 received ‘Anjadip’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)</strong), Kolkata. The delivery ceremony took place in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding program. Advanced Design and Capabilities…
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Indian Navy Bolsters Maldives Ties at Ex Ekatha 2025
The Indian Navy reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional maritime security as Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), visited Maldives from December 15 to 17, 2025, to attend the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Ekatha 2025. The visit…
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Indian Navy to Commission INAS 335 Ospreys at INS Hansa
Goa: The Indian Navy is set to commission INAS 335 (Ospreys), its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, at INS Hansa on December 17, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime aviation capabilities. The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval…
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Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft A20
The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), at Kochi on December 16, 2025. The commissioning ceremony, under the Southern Naval Command, will be attended by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited…