In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on February 12, 2026 signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The acquisition has been cleared under the Buy…
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Indian Navy Assumes Command of CTF 154
In a significant milestone for India’s maritime diplomacy, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The development underscores India’s growing leadership role in collaborative maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.The change…
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India, Seychelles Unveil Joint Vision for Growth and Security
New Delhi: India and Seychelles on Monday elevated their bilateral partnership by adopting a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages, marking a significant milestone in ties between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. The Joint Vision was announced during Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie’s State Visit…
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VP C P Radhakrishnan Meets Seychelles President in Delhi
New Delhi: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday held high-level talks with the President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, underscoring the growing strategic and developmental partnership between the two Indian Ocean nations. The meeting, held in the national capital, focused on a comprehensive…
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Indian Coast Guard Cracks Oil Smuggling Racket
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has dealt a major blow to international maritime crime by busting a sophisticated oil smuggling racket operating off India’s western coastline. In a meticulously planned sea-air coordinated operation conducted on February 5 and 6, three suspect vessels were intercepted nearly 100 nautical miles west of…
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India, Seychelles Deepen Maritime, Blue Economy Ties in Mumbai
India and Seychelles took a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and blue economy engagement during a high-level Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable held in Mumbai. The dialogue brought together political leadership, policymakers and business representatives to explore opportunities in maritime trade, sustainable ocean-based industries and long-term economic collaboration in the Indian…
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Op Sindoor Showcased ICG’s Frontline Maritime Role: Rajnath
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in New…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as Iran Plans Military Drills
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points, has once again become the epicentre of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Tehran’s announcement of a five-day military drill in the narrow waterway has prompted sharp warnings from Washington, raising fresh concerns over global…
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Blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port Kills One, Injures 14
At least one person was killed and 14 others were injured after an explosion rocked the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, according to Iranian media reports citing local officials. The blast occurred at one of Iran’s most strategic maritime hubs, triggering immediate emergency response operations and…
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INS Vikrant Scale Model Exhibition Inaugurated at PMML
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, located within the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) complex in New Delhi, inaugurated a special exhibition featuring a scale model of INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, on Wednesday. The exhibition highlights the strategic, technological and symbolic significance of INS Vikrant in strengthening India’s…