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September 1, 2025
Indian Naval Ships Tamal and Surat Depart Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaIndian Naval warships INS Tamal and INS Surat concluded their port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 30, 2025. The ships participated in a Passage Exercise with RSNF Corvette HMS Jazan and thereafter continued with their planned deployment.
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September 1, 2025
Skana Robotics Unveils Scalable Maritime Autonomy Designed for Operational ResilienceThe company's first vessels- Bull Shark (USV) and Stingray (UUV) - introduce software-defined, mission-adaptive capabilities across surface and sub-surface domains
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August 30, 2025
Indian Navy Warship Visits Port Moresby to Join Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day CelebrationsThe Indian Navy's indigenous ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby today to participate in Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations, reaffirming the growing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Papua New Guinea.
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August 29, 2025
Conclusion of 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' Held Under the Aegis of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS-2025)
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held at Southern Naval Command, Kochi from August 27 to 28, 2025.
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August 26, 2025
Multi-mission stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri - commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister in VizagEquipped with next-gen weapons & systems, the ships to enhance Navy's ability to safeguard national interests across full spectrum of maritime missions
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August 23, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Completes Port call at SurabayaIndian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt, an indigenous ASW corvette, successfully completed a three-day port call at Surabaya, Indonesia, strengthening the bond of friendship, trust, and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).
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August 23, 2025
INS Tamal Concludes Port call at Souda Bay, GreeceINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on her passage to home base in India, called at Souda Bay, Greece, August 19-22, 2025.
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August 22, 2025
NAVANTIA to enhance the capability of two OPVs for the Royal Thai NavyNavantia has signed a new contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels whose systems need to be upgraded.
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August 21, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Tamal Arrived at Souda Bay, GreeceINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, on August 19, 2025 during her return passage to India post commissioning in Russia.
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August 21, 2025
Conclusion of SLINEX-2025The 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 successfully concluded at Colombo on August 18, 2025, reaffirming shared commitment and maritime security.
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August 20, 2025
6th High-Level Meeting between ICG and Vietnam Coast Guard held in HanoiThe 6th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Hanoi, Vietnam on August 20, 2025, under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation.
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August 20, 2025
Plate Cutting Ceremony of ICG's Fourth NGOPV Held at MDL, MumbaiThe Plate Cutting Ceremony of Yard 16404, the fourth in a series of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for Indian Coast Guard (ICG), took place in Mumbai on August 20, 2025.
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August 17, 2025
INS Tamal Concludes Port Call at Naples, ItalyINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Naples, Italy, from August 13-16, 2025 during her return passage to India.
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August 15, 2025
Indian Naval Ships in Sri Lanka for SLINEX – 25Indian Naval Ships INS Rana (a Guided Missile Destroyer) and INS Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) scheduled from August 14 to 18, 2025.
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August 15, 2025
INS Tamal Visits Naples, ItalyINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Naples, Italy, on August 13, 2025 during her return passage to India after the commissioning in Russia on July 1, 2025.
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August 14, 2025
INS Sandhayak Completes Maiden Port call at SingaporeINS Sandhayak, the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) of Indian Navy with state-of-the-art hydrography capability has concluded a fruitful maiden visit to Singapore.
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August 14, 2025
Delivery of Yard 3027 (Ikshak)Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, 102nd ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata and overseen by Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata) was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 14, 2025.
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August 11, 2025
8th High-Level Meeting between ICG and SLCG held in New DelhiThe 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in New Delhi on August 11, 2025, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the two countries.
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August 9, 2025
INS Sandhayak in Changi Naval Base, SingaporeIndian Naval Ship Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) with state-of-the-art hydrography capability entered Singapore on the momentous occasion of its National Day - August 9, 2025 for a three-day visit.
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August 9, 2025
Passing Out Parade of 01/25 Batch of Agniveers at INS ChilkaA significant milestone was achieved as the sixth batch of Agniveers passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on August 8, 2025. The post sunset Passing Out Parade saw 2010 Agniveers (including 309 women Agniveers) of the Indian Navy, and 276 Naviks of Indian Coast Guard took the Antim Pag during.
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August 5, 2025
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships on Operational Deployment in South East Asia Conclude the Port Call at ManilaAs part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi (Guided Missile Destroyer), INS Shakti (Fleet Tanker), and INS Kiltan (Anti Submarine Warfare corvette) of the Eastern Fleet...
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August 1, 2025
Indian Naval Ships visit Manila, Philippines, Strengthening Maritime Cooperation in South East AsiaAs part of the Indian Navy's ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet...
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, assumes charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 1, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, Assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on July 31, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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July 31, 2025
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on July 31, 2025.
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July 31, 2025
Project 17A Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate Himgiri Delivered to Indian NavyA major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 31, 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata.
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July 30, 2025
Indigenous Hovercraft Construction for ICG Begins at Chowgule ShipyardThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has kicked off construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) with the Girder Laying and Commencement of Erection ceremony at Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd in Goa, on July 30, 2025.
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July 30, 2025
INS Satpura Arrives in Singapore for SIMBEX-25Strengthening India–Singapore Maritime Cooperation
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July 30, 2025
India & UAE Commit to Deepening Defence Partnership at 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee MeetingIndia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation during the 13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting, held at the Secretary level for the first time, in New Delhi on July 30, 2025.
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July 29, 2025
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff Embarks on an Official Visit to JapanAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2, 2025.
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July 29, 2025
Goa Shipyard Ltd Launches “ICGS Atal” (Yard 1275): A Salute to Indigenous Maritime ProwessSixth Fast Patrol Vessel Launch Reinforces India's Self-Reliance in Shipbuilding
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July 25, 2025
The Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships Arrive at Da Nang, Vietnam – Deepening Maritime Ties and Advancing Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-PacificAs part of Indian Navy's ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam on July 24, 2025.
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July 23, 2025
Indian Naval Ships Conclude Visit to SingaporeEastern Fleet Concludes Singapore Port Call as Part of Operational Deployment at South East Asia Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, Satpura, and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded a port call to Singapore...
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July 23, 2025
Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Prachet' for ICG launched by GSL'Samudra Prachet', the last of the two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) was launched for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa on July 23, 2025.
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July 23, 2025
Indian Navy Concludes Shipbuilding Seminar – “Nation Building Through Shipbuilding”One day 'Shipbuilding Seminar – Nation Building Through Shipbuilding' was conducted by Warship Design Bureau on July 23, 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
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July 22, 2025
Keel Laying Ceremony of 1st Ship of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (06 NGOPVs) for Indian Coast GuardMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, achieved the milestone of keel laying of 1st ship of 06 NGOPVs (Y-16401) for the Indian Coast Guard on July 22, 2025.
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July 21, 2025
Launch of Yard 3034 (Ajay), Last Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) ProjectYard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and last ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has been launched on July 21, 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata...
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July 21, 2025
13th High-Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard Held in New DelhiThe 13th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held in New Delhi on July 21, 2025.
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July 19, 2025
INS Sandhayak, The First Indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL), Visits Port Klang, MalaysiaIndian Navy's indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL) INS Sandhayak made her maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation, from July 16-19, 2025.
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July 18, 2025
INS Nistar, first indigenously designed & constructed Diving Support Vessel, commissioned in Vizag in the presence of Minister of State for DefenceINS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth in Visakhapatnam on July 18, 2025.
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July 17, 2025
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships Arrive in Singapore as Part of the Deployment to South East AsiaIndian Navy Deepens Maritime Ties with Singapore
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July 11, 2025
ICG Rescues Two Crew Members from stranded US Sailing Vessel off Andaman & Nicobar IslandsThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a rescue operation for the US sailing vessel 'Sea Angel' stranded about 52 nautical miles south-east of Indira Point, Andaman & Nicobar Islands on July 10, 2025.
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July 9, 2025
Keel Laying of Third Fleet Support Ship for Indian Navy'Keel Laying' ceremony of third Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on July 9, 2025, in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from the Indian Navy, HSL and L&T.
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July 9, 2025
Delivery of First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel – 'Nistar''Nistar', the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy on July 8, 2025 at Visakhapatnam.
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July 8, 2025
Visit of Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi, Commander, UAE Naval ForcesMajor General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi, Commander, UAE Naval Forces (UAEN), is in India on an official visit from 7–9 July 2025, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties.
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July 8, 2025
Indian Navy Signs Contract with BEL for Implementation of NMDA ProjectThe Indian Navy has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the implementation of National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project towards strengthening maritime and coastal security.
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July 8, 2025
User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket successfully carried out from INS KavarattiUser trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti from June 23, 2025 to July 7, 2025.
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July 7, 2025
Japan Coast Guard Ship 'Itsukushima' Arrives in Chennai to Strengthen India-Japan Maritime TiesJapan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, arrived at Chennai Port on July 7, 2025, as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and JCG in the Indo-Pacific.
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July 7, 2025
The valour displayed during Operation Sindoor & the demonstration of domestic equipment, further increased the global demand for our indigenous products: Defence Minister at Controllers' Conference 2025Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Controllers' Conference of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in New Delhi on July 7, 2025, emphasising the department's critical role in strengthening the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces.
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July 4, 2025
Indian Navy Conducts Annual Safety Review 2025The eighth edition of Indian Navy's apex meeting on safety, the Annual Safety Review 2025, was conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi from July 2-3, 2025.
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July 4, 2025
Winging Ceremony – Second Basic Hawk Conversion CourseIndian Navy proudly celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. On July 3, 2025, Lt Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub Lt Aastha Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, ACNS (Air).
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July 3, 2025
DAC clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) categoryDefence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 3, 2025, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
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July 1, 2025
INS Teg Concludes Visit to Port Victoria, SeychellesINS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded a port visit at Port Victoria, Seychelles on June 30, 2025.
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July 1, 2025
Project 17A Indigenous Stealth Frigate Udaygiri Delivered to Indian NavyYard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025.
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July 1, 2025
Indian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting and Rescue Operations on Palau-Flagged Tanker MT Yi Cheng 6Swift Action Ensures Safety of Indian Crew in the North Arabian Sea
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July 1, 2025
ROSOBORONEXPORT hands over Project 11356 frigate Tamal, built at Yantar USC shipyard in Russia, to Indian NavyROSOBORONEXPORT JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) has handed over another Project 11356 frigate, built by United Shipbuilding Corporation, to the Indian Navy.
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June 30, 2025
Rear Admiral V. Ganapathy assumes charge as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology, PuneRear Admiral V. Ganapathy, an accomplished Flag Officer of the Indian Navy, has assumed the command of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune, under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
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June 28, 2025
Induction of fifth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Ojas (Yard 339)Induction ceremony for fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on June 27, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam in presence of Cmde Chetan Kumar Singh, GM (Tech), Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) as the Chief Guest.
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June 27, 2025
ICG and Assam Rifles Conclude 6th Joint Working Group Meeting in KochiThe 6th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Assam Rifles concluded on June 27, 2025, at ICG District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe), Kochi.
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June 27, 2025
Naval Investiture Ceremony - 2025Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards to Naval Personnel on behalf of the President of India at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held for the first time at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi on June 27, 2025.
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June 27, 2025
INS Teg Arrives at Port Victoria, SeychellesAs part of her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port call scheduled from June 26 to 30, 2025.
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June 26, 2025
Indian Navy Hosts IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime SecurityThe Indian Navy hosted the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) from June 24 to 25, 2025 in New Delhi.
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June 26, 2025
ICG inducts 'Adamya' the first FPV out of the eight being built by GSL'Adamya' the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV Project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was inducted in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa.
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June 24, 2025
Northrop Grumman's Latest MQ-4C Triton Undergoes Testing with the US NavyNorthrop Grumman Corporation's latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is undergoing testing with the US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command.
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June 23, 2025
INS Teg on Operational Deployment to the South West IOR concludes visit to Port Louis, MauritiusINS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on June 22, 2025.
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June 22, 2025
Indian Navy Set to Commission the Latest Stealth Frigate Tamal in RussiaThe Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate on July 1, 2025 at Kaliningrad, Russia.
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June 20, 2025
Steel Cutting of Fourth Fleet Support Ship for Indian Navy'Steel Cutting' ceremony of fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on June 19, 2025, in presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff as the Chief Guest.
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June 20, 2025
Operationally Deployed INS Teg Arrives at Port Louis, MauritiusINS Teg, on her Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from June 19-22, 2025.
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June 18, 2025
INS Arnala Commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan at Naval Dockyard, VisakhapatnamFirst of Sixteen Indigenously Built Anti Submarine Shallow Water Craft Packed with State-of-the-Art ASW Weapons and Sensor Suite
