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Top News
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Issue Features
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EXCLUSIVE
CNS INTERVIEW
Indian Navy Charts a Future-Ready Course Amid Evolving Maritime Challenges
Marking Indian Navy Day, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, speaks to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Naval Forces, outlining his vision for keeping the Indian Navy future-ready, agile, and fully capable of responding across the entire spectrum of evolving maritime challenges
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INDIAN NAVY DAY / CELEBRATIONS
Indian Navy’s Operational Demonstration of Maritime Strength Marks Navy Day 2025
By SP’s Special CorrespondentPresident and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu graced the Navy Day 2025 celebrations as the Chief Guest, at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
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SEMINAR REPORT / SAMUDRA UTKARSH
Global Partners Urged to Tap India’s Shipbuilding Potential
By Manish Kumar JhaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh urged global partners to collaborate with India’s growing shipbuilding industry to co-develop next-generation maritime capabilities.
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OPERATIONS
Transforming Flight Operations
By Prashanth RajannaFrom Northern Runways to Naval Skies, Logic Air is pioneering Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) Solutions Across the Boeing 737 Platform
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SUBMARINES
Nuclear Capability Must be at the Core
By Manish Kumar JhaWhile India’s naval nuclear deterrence is progressing, the delay over Akula’s delivery is a matter of concern under the leased systems. For a regional power aiming to secure its maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region, amidst growing Chinese naval assertiveness, that capability is not nice-to-have — it is essential.
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NEWS
Second S-80 Class Submarine Prepares for Testing Phase
The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” submarine, the second of the S-80 class, is now afloat in Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena as it prepares for the final stages of its construction and commissioning, including harbour and sea trials.
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NEWS
Delivery of ‘Taragiri’, The Fourth Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate
Taragiri (Yard 12653), the fourth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the third built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on November 28, 2025 at MDL, Mumbai.
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NEWS
INS Mahe Commissioned
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) on November 24, 2025.
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NEWS
New Generation Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
A new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) have been successfully developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for mine countermeasure missions.
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NEWS
Navantia and Thales Partner to Modernise the Royal Thai Navy Fleet
Navantia and Thales reinforced the partnership with an agreement underscoring both companies’ commitment to supporting the RTN in the modernisation of its fleets.
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APPOINTMENT
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Assumes Charge as CWP&A
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition on November 28, 2025. During his illustrious career spanning more than 38 years, the Flag Officer has tenanted several key Operational, Staff, and Yard appointments.
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Editorial
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefOn the occasion of Indian Navy Day, SP’s Naval Forces salutes all Indian Navy personnel for their bravery, dedication, and selfless service to the Nation!
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