Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar on Monday. In a speech to the crew he lauded the Navy’s role, praised the BrahMos missile system and described the carrier as a symbol of “Atmanirbhar…
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Indian Navy to Commission Androth on October 6, 2025
The Indian Navy is all set to commission Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, marking a significant milestone in…
Indian Navy Commissions INS Aravali in Gurugram
The Indian Navy officially commissioned its latest naval base, INS Aravali, in Gurugram on 12 September 2025. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, VCNS, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, DCNS, senior naval officers, and distinguished…
INS Kadmatt Leads PNG 50th Independence Fleet Review
INS Kadmatt Commands Multinational Fleet Review in Papua New Guinea In a remarkable display of maritime partnership and international camaraderie, the Indian Navy’s indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kadmatt, led a mobile Fleet Review on 4 September 2025 as part of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. The…
INS Tamal Strengthens India-Italy Naval Ties in Naples Visit
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a successful port call at Naples, Italy, from 13-16 August 2025. The visit highlighted strong bilateral relations between India and Italy, formally elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. INS Tamal’s activities during the visit reinforced defence cooperation and maritime diplomacy between…
