The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) held its first-ever Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference at Madikeri, Karnataka on 27 November 2025, bringing together shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies, technocrats and policymakers to accelerate domestic shipbuilding and digital transformation. A highlight of the conference was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding…
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India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue Strengthens Ties
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on 27 November 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed a broad strategic partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation across defence industry collaboration, maritime security, cyber resilience and multilateral engagement…
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INS Sahyadri Boosts India-Philippines Defence Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, one of the Indian Navy’s frontline indigenously-built stealth frigates, reached Manila, Philippines, for a port call as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks another significant step in deepening India-Philippines defence cooperation and expanding New Delhi’s maritime engagement in the…
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India Hosts 3rd MISW-25 to Strengthen Maritime Security
Gurugram, India – The 3rd edition of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25) concluded on 4th November 2025, reinforcing India’s leadership in enhancing maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region. Hosted by the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), the three-day workshop brought together 57 participants from 30 countries, including…
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IOR Security Boosted by 3rd Maritime Info Meet
The 3rd edition of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25) concluded successfully in Gurugram, India, on 4th November 2025. Hosted by the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC–IOR), the three-day workshop brought together 57 participants from 30 countries to bolster real-time coordination, interoperability, and maritime information sharing across the Indian…
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Indo-Pacific Dialogue 2025 Concludes in New Delhi
The three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 (IPRD-2025), the Indian Navy’s flagship annual strategic conference, concluded in New Delhi on October 30. The dialogue, held from October 28–30, witnessed active participation from over 30 countries, bringing together global experts, senior officers, and scholars to deliberate on regional maritime cooperation. The seventh…
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INS Vikrant: India’s Pride in Indigenous Naval Power
INS Vikrant: India’s Pride in Indigenous Naval Power New Delhi: India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, stands as a monumental achievement in naval engineering and national self-reliance. Commissioned on 2 September 2022, the 45,000-tonne warship represents 76% indigenous content and has created thousands of skilled jobs across Indian industries….
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Indian Navy Commanders’ Conference 2025 Begins in New Delhi
The Indian Navy’s second biannual Commanders’ Conference 2025 is set to begin in New Delhi from 22nd to 24th October. The three-day gathering gains strategic importance following ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the Navy’s sustained high operational tempo, emphasizing combat readiness and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Focus on Joint Operations…
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ICGS Sachet Reaches Mozambique, Strengthens Maritime Ties
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on October 11, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to Africa. This visit highlights India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation and regional stability under the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)…
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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…