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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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…
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ICG Ship Sarthak Makes Maiden Port Call at Suwaikh, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….
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Indian Navy’s Sagar Bandhu Aids Sri Lanka
New Delhi : As Cyclone-affected regions of Sri Lanka grapple with damage to infrastructure and urgent humanitarian needs, the Indian Navy has intensified its relief mission under Operation Sagar Bandhu. In a fresh deployment, four additional naval vessels INS Gharial, LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 were dispatched to…
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PM Modi Extends Navy Day Greetings, Lauds Indian Navy’s Courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day, acknowledging their unwavering courage, discipline, and commitment to safeguarding the country’s maritime boundaries. His message reflected deep respect for the force that plays a vital role in ensuring national security and protecting…
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Khadi Steals the Show at Navyug Khadi Fashion Show
The Navyug Khadi Fashion Show, staged at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, presented a contemporary vision of Khadi on November 29, 2025. Organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in collaboration with NIFT and FDCI, the event underlined the Prime Minister’s mantra …
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference on November 27, 2025, in Madikeri, Karnataka, marking a pivotal step in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. The event witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation…