Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on January 17 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit underscores India’s continued commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability and deepening its longstanding…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…
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India’s Project-75I: Submarines Shift China-Pak Game
India’s decision to move decisively ahead with Project-75I marks a defining moment in the country’s maritime security strategy. The ₹72,000-crore ($8 billion) programme to build six next-generation conventional submarines reflects New Delhi’s intent to counter rising undersea challenges from both Pakistan and China while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.As German Chancellor…
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PM Modi Hails ICGS Samudra Pratap Commissioning
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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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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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…