SP's Naval Forces - August-September 2025
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Issue Features
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EXCLUSIVE
SECRETARY DDR&D & CHAIRMAN DRDO
“DRDO developed AIP is going into the P-75. The land-based prototype of this AIP was proven on the ground last year.”
True to its name, DRDO is spearheading research and development efforts across a wide spectrum of next-gen defence capabilities. In an Exclusive interaction, Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, speaks with Manish Kumar Jha on the full and comprehensive range of military technology development, some of them futuristic and ground-breaking for India.
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MODERNISATION / SUBMARINES
India’s Submarine Capability and Roadmap: Track for 2035
By Manish Kumar JhaIndian Navy’s submarine modernisation plan is multi-pronged and spans across diesel-electric (SSK), nuclear-powered ballistic missile (SSBN), and nuclear-powered attack (SSN) submarines.
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SUBMARINES / TECHNOLOGY
Navantia’s Naval Prowess
By SP’s Special CorrespondentPowering the Future of Global Maritime Defence
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NAVAL MODERNISATION
New Ships, Subs, MCMVs for Navy
By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Indian Navy has achieved a significant twin power upgrade with the commissioning of the Russian-built INS Tamal and the delivery of the indigenous stealth frigate INS Udaygiri, marking a major enhancement in its maritime capabilities
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SHIP SYSTEMS / ROSOBORONEXPORT
Russia Hand Over to India Eighth 11356 Frigate INS Tamal
INS Tamal is an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction. It also exemplifies collaborative strength of the India-Russia partnership.
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NEWS
Trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket Successfully Carried Out
User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti. DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune...
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NEWS
ICG Inducts ‘Adamya’ FPV
‘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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NEWS
Goa Shipyard Launches ICGS Atal FPV
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched ICGS ATAL (Yard 1275) Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in a ceremony held at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa on July 29, 2025.
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NEWS
INS Arnala Commissioned Into Indian Navy
INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025 in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff.
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NEWS
Construction Commences of Most Advanced AUV Designed by Indian Navy
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Ltd (KDAIL), hosted a ceremonial plate-cutting ceremony on June 10th, 2025, at their facility in Halol, Gujarat, to mark the commencement of construction on the country’s largest and most advanced.
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NEWS
Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate Himgiri Delivered to Indian Navy
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.
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Appointments
Flag Appointments
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, assumes charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff; Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Western Naval Command; Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, Assumes Charge as Controller Personnel Services; Rear Admiral V. Ganapathy assumes charge as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology, Pune
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Editorial
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefSP’s Naval Forces wishes the Indian Navy a very Happy Independence Day 2025!
In an exclusive interaction with Manish Kumar Jha, Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, outlines DRDO’s advances in next-generation naval capabilities, most notably the indigenously developed Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system set for integration into P-75 submarines, with the land-based prototype already proven.
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