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June 5, 2026
Curtain Raiser – Passing Out Parade of 01/26 Batch of Trainees at INS ChilkaThe Passing Out Parade (POP) of 01/26 batch of trainees is scheduled to be held at INS Chilka on June 12, 2026.
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June 2, 2026
INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at AntiguaINS Sudarshini departed Antigua on May 31, 2026 after concluding a four-day port call that marked an important milestone in India's maritime outreach and engagement with Caribbean nations under the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.
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June 1, 2026
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumes charge as 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar CommandVice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on June 1, 2026.
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June 1, 2026
Honeywell unveils new brands effective post spin-off: Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell AerospaceHoneywell today announced the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses — Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace.
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May 31, 2026
General N.S. Raja Subramani assumes charge as Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary, Department of Military AffairsGeneral N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026.
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May 31, 2026
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Assumes Charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of Indian NavyAdmiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy on May 31, 2026.
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May 30, 2026
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, at a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai on May 30, 2026.
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May 30, 2026
Defence Minister & UP Chief Minister inaugurate 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika' in LucknowSecure maritime routes are key to global peace & prosperity: Defence Minister praises Indian Navy's operational readiness
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May 29, 2026
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 29, 2026.
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May 28, 2026
Spring Term 2026 – Passing Out ParadeA grand Passing Out Parade (POP) was conducted at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on May 28, 2026.
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May 28, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Antigua After Historic Trans-Atlantic CrossingIndian Navy's Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua on May 27, 2026 after successfully completing a historic trans-Atlantic passage as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.
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May 27, 2026
Indian Coast Guard Conducts Anti-Smuggling Operation off Mundra Coast in GujaratICG and ATS Gujarat Seizes 115 Kg Cocaine worth ₹1150 Crore
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May 22, 2026
138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee Meeting Takes Place at AhmedabadThe 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting was conducted at Ahmedabad on May 21, 2026 under the Chairpersonship of Director General Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, to review...
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May 20, 2026
Launch of Sanghmitra, Yard 3039 (Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel) at GRSE, KolkataYard 3039 (Sanghmitra), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata on May 20, 2026 by Sarita Vatsayan, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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May 20, 2026
IOS Sagar (INS Sunayna) Returns to Kochi After a Landmark DeploymentSAGAR to MAHASAGAR - Indian Navy Reinforces Regional Maritime Cooperation and Collective Security in the Indian Ocean Region
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May 19, 2026
Boeing MQ-25A Stingray cleared for low-rate initial productionThe milestone supports Boeing's focus on delivering the unmanned aerial refueller to the U.S. Navy
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May 19, 2026
CiS Unveils ORKA Dock: World's first autonomous UAS launch and recovery system for moving maritime and mobile platformsCiS, a leading European developer of autonomous aerial systems, today announced the introduction of ORKA Dock - a fully automatic launch and recovery hangar for its ORKA Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS).
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May 19, 2026
Indian Navy Awards ADITI 3.0 contract for High Power Microwave System to Tonbo Imaging, Among a Select Few Globally with HPM CapabilityDefence technology company Tonbo Imaging has been awarded a contract by the Indian Navy under the ADITI 3.0 innovation framework to integrate and commission a High Power Microwave (HPM) system for naval platforms.
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May 19, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam's Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in HanoiReaffirm commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific region
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May 18, 2026
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Departs Colombo after Successful Port CallThe Indian Navy's Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on May 18, 2026 following a successful three-day port call, further reinforcing the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka...
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May 17, 2026
Indian Navy Inaugurates Naval Sailing Node at BhopalThe Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake, widely known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal on May 17, 2026.
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May 16, 2026
INS Sagardhwani Departs Port Klang, MalaysiaThe Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia on May 15, 2026 after concluding a successful engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy.
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May 15, 2026
IOS Sagar Makes Port Call at Colombo, Furthering India-Sri Lanka Maritime CooperationThe Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour on May 15, 2026, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
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May 15, 2026
INS Sagardhwani Arrives at Port Klang, MalaysiaThe Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia, on May 13, 2026 as part of her South East Asia deployment.
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May 15, 2026
Defence Minister and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lay foundation stones for AMCA's Core Integration & Flight Testing Centre and Naval Systems Manufacturing FacilityGrounding ceremonies held for private sector projects for Ammunitions, Propellants & Fuses; 8 companies collaborate to establish Drone City in the state
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May 12, 2026
IOS Sagar Departs Chattogram After Successful Port Call in BangladeshIndian Navy's INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Chattogram, Bangladesh, on May 10, 2026 after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy (BN).
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May 11, 2026
Indian Coast Guard Conducts Girder Laying Ceremony for Indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles in GoaThe Girder Laying Ceremony of the 4th, 5th and 6th Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was held at Rassaim Yard of Chowgule Shipyard, Goa, on May 11, 2026.
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May 10, 2026
INS Sagardhwani Enhances India–Vietnam Maritime & Scientific CooperationINS Sagardhwani, the Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, concluded a successful visit to Cam Ranh, Vietnam from May 4-8 2026, reinforcing the strong maritime and scientific partnership between India and Vietnam.
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May 10, 2026
INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Mindelo, Cape VerdeThe Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, successfully concluded an engaging port call at Mindelo, Cape Verde on May 8, 2026, as part of her ongoing expedition-Lokayan 26.
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May 9, 2026
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as Chief of Defence StaffThe Government has appointed Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.
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May 9, 2026
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as Chief of the Naval StaffThe Government has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM as the Chief of the Naval Staff. The present Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM will be retiring from service on May 31, 2026.
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May 9, 2026
IOS Sagar Arrives at Chattogram, Bangladesh During Multinational DeploymentIndian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh on May 8, 2026 as part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 deployment.
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May 9, 2026
ICGS ACHAL Commissions in Indian Coast GuardThe Indian Coast Guard marked a significant enhancement in its operational capability with the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal, the latest vessel in the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series, at Goa Shipyard Limited on May 9, 2026.
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May 8, 2026
Steel Cutting of Fifth Fleet Support Ship for Indian Navy'Steel Cutting' Ceremony of 5th and the last of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam on May 8, 2026, in presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition as the Chief Guest.
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May 8, 2026
Navantia marks keel laying of seventh corvette for Saudi ArabiaConstruction No. 576, to be named HMS NEOM, is now on the slipway alongside the first corvette of this second series
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May 7, 2026
INS Sagardhwani Arrives in Cam Ranh, VietnamINS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel, arrived at Cam Ranh, Vietnam on May 5, 2026, marking a significant step in India's scientific cooperation with Vietnam.
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May 6, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Mindelo, Cape VerdeINS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, entered the Port of Mindelo, located on São Vicente Island in Cape Verde, on 4 May 2026.
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May 6, 2026
Visit of Deputy Commander Royal Netherlands Navy and HNLMS De Ruyter to KochiRoyal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS De Ruyter (F804), a De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate, arrived at Kochi on May 4, 2026.
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May 5, 2026
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Arrives at Yangon, MyanmarThe Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, INS Sunayna, entered Yangon Harbour on May 4, 2026 as part of India's ongoing maritime engagement in the region.
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May 2, 2026
Chief of the Naval Staff Visit to MyanmarAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2–5, 2026.
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May 1, 2026
Delivery of Project 17A Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate 'Mahendragiri'Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on April 30, 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai.
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April 30, 2026
Ammunition Production Review Meeting: A Step Forward Towards AtamnirbhartaThe Annual Ammunition Production Review Meeting (APRM)–2026 between the Indian Navy and Munitions India Limited (MIL), Pune, was conducted on April 30, 2026 in Pune.
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April 30, 2026
Interaction between Indian Coast Guard and Fincantieri (Italy)The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, on April 30, 2026.
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April 29, 2026
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully conduct maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short RangeDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy's helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.
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April 29, 2026
India and Sri Lanka Deepen Maritime Cooperation through IN–SLN DIVEX 2026India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN–SLN DIVEX 2026, conducted at Colombo from April 21–28, 2026.
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April 27, 2026
INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Las Palmas, Canary IslandsThe Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on April 26, 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
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April 27, 2026
Boeing, US Navy Achieve Successful MQ-25A Test FlightBoeing and the US Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray™.
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April 27, 2026
GA-ASI Congratulates VMU-3 for Being Named USMC UAV Squadron of the YearGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), supplier of the MQ-9A Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the US Marines Corps (USMC), congratulates VMU-3 for being named the USMC's UAV Squadron of the Year by the Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA).
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April 25, 2026
Inauguration of OTM Complex at PuducherryDirector General Indian Coast Guard, DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on April 25, 2026.
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April 24, 2026
Embraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian Ministry of Defense Sign MoU to Expand the Tamandaré ProgramEmbraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates.
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April 24, 2026
In a Historic First, INS Sudarshini Arrives at Las Palmas, SpainThe Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas on April 23, 2026, as part of her ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26.
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April 23, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Highlights Vital Role of Naval Civilians at Naval Civilian Function 2026 in DelhiMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the Naval Civilian Function conducted by the Indian Navy on April 23, 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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April 22, 2026
INS Nireekshak Arrives at Colombo, Sri Lanka to Participate in IN-SLN DIVEX 2026INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 21, 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise scheduled from April 21-27, 2026.
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April 21, 2026
Defence Minister calls for enhanced India-Germany defence industrial partnerships during address to German Parliamentarians in BerlinExtends invite to German industry to co-create, co-develop & co-innovate under Atmanirbhar Bharat to deal with emerging security threats
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April 21, 2026
INS Sunayna Arrives at Jakarta Under Indian Navy's IOS Sagar Initiative, Strengthening Maritime Ties with IndonesiaIndian Navy's INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on April 21, 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region.
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April 20, 2026
INS Sudarshini Departs Casablanca, MoroccoThe Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a productive and engaging port call at Casablanca, Morocco, on April 18, 2026. The visit marked an important step in strengthening the Indo-Morocco maritime partnership, as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
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April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Selected by US Navy PMA-281 for Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief Project
CAMP Initiative To Demonstrate Advanced Mission Planning, AI Model Management, and Autonomy Workflows
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April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight TestsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
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April 20, 2026
Launch of DSC A 23 (YARD 328) – Fourth Ship of Diving Support Craft (DSC) ProjectDSC A 23, the fourth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project was launched on April 19, 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Deepa Sivakumar, in the presence of Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel.
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April 19, 2026
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Departs Phuket, ThailandIndian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR - INS Sunayna departed Phuket, Thailand on April 17, 2026 on completion of a high-tempo three-day Operational Turnaround (OTR), marking the successful culmination of her second port call during the ongoing deployment.
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April 17, 2026
Culmination of First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2026The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' conference 2026 was conducted from April 14-17, 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
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April 17, 2026
India Highlights Maritime Security Leadership at World Border Security Congress 2026 in ViennaIndia showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria from April 14-16, 2026.
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April 16, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Casablanca, MoroccoIndian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, made port call at Casablanca, Morocco on April 15, 2026, as part of its ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26.
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April 15, 2026
TKMS and Navantia Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Roadmap to Cooperation in Naval ShipbuildingAgreement envisages potential production of TKMS vessels, particularly submarines, at Navantia's shipyards in Spain.
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April 15, 2026
IOS Sagar Ship Arrives at Phuket, ThailandIndian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR arrived at Phuket, Thailand, on April 14, 2026 on completion of a six-day transit from Malé, Maldives, marking the second port call of its ongoing mission.
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April 15, 2026
First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference-2026 Commences at Nau Sena Bhawan, New DelhiThe Indian Navy Commanders' Conference 01/2026 commenced at Nau Sena Bhawan on April 14, 2026 with an inaugural address by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, to senior naval leadership, outstation Operational and Area Commanders, and Command Headquarters and Naval Headquarters staff.
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April 13, 2026
Navantia to provide life-cycle support for the Turkish Navy amphibious ship AnadoluNavantia and the Turkish Naval Shipyards General Directorate (TGM) formalized on 8 April, at TGM's facilities in Ankara, the signing of a framework maintenance agreement for the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu, built in Turkey from a Navantia design based on the LHD Juan Carlos I and on the ALHDs for Australia.
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April 13, 2026
GE Aerospace signs contract with Indian Air Force to help establish an In-Country Depot for F404-IN20 EnginesFacility will enhance in-country repair and overhaul infrastructure supporting sustainment and availability of F404-IN20 engine that powers the Tejas LCA aircraft fleet
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April 12, 2026
INS Trikand Concludes Port Call at Mombasa, KenyaINS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Mombasa, Kenya, on April 10, 2026.
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April 9, 2026
INS Sunayna (IOS Sagar) Departs Malé, MaldivesThe Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (INS Sunayna) departed from the port of Malé on April 8, 2026, further reinforcing the maritime partnership between India and Maldives.
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April 8, 2026
INS Sudarshini Departs Sète, France After Participation in Escale à Sète 2026INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, departed the port city of Sète on April 7, 2026, marking successful culmination of her participation in the renowned Escale à Sète.
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April 8, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Arrives at Mombasa, KenyaINS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on April 7, 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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April 7, 2026
INS Sunayna (IOS SAGAR) Arrives at Male, Strengthening Maritime Ties with MaldivesIndian Navy's INS Sunayna, deployed under Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, arrived at Male on April 6, 2026, marking the first port call of her operational deployment.
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April 6, 2026
Keel Laying of FPV-4 & Plate Cutting Ceremony for FPV-7 for Indian Coast GuardKeel laying ceremony for Fast Patrol Vessel-4 (FPV) (Yard 16504) along with plate cutting ceremony for FPV-7 (Yard 16507) of 14 FPV project (Yard 16501-14) for the Indian Coast Guard was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai on April 6, 2026.
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April 5, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Calls at Dar-Es-Salaam, TanzaniaINS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on April 3, 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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April 3, 2026
Defence Minister lays foundation stone of Large Cavitation Tunnel at NSTL, Visakhapatnam to boost naval research & testing capabilitiesThe project will position India as a strong naval power & leader in defence technology: Rajnath Singh
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April 3, 2026
Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate 'INS Taragiri' commissioned in VisakhapatnamThe warship is a symbol of India's growing technological prowess, self-reliance & formidable naval power, says Defence Minister
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April 2, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Flags Off IOS SAGAR from MumbaiIn a significant step to reinforcing India's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, on April 2, 2026.
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April 1, 2026
Naval Investiture Ceremony – 2026Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to Indian Naval personnel on behalf of the President of India at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held in Mumbai on April 1, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract Modification for SEWIP Block 3 Maritime Electronic Attack SystemContinued development of SEWIP Family of Systems brings new capability to the US Navy
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March 31, 2026
Delivery of Malwan – The Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, Kochi'Malwan', the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 31, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Launch of First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi) at GSL, GoaYard 1280 (Shachi), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), was launched at GSL, Goa on March 31, 2026 by Mrs Shagun Sobti, in the presence of Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff.
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March 31, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Maputo, MozambiqueINS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on March 29, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' Delivered to Indian Navy – A Major Boost to Atmanirbharta in Warship BuildingIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' Under Project 17A At GRSE, Kolkata
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March 31, 2026
Indian Navy Inducts Final Survey Vessel (Large) 'Sanshodhak', Completing Four-Ship ProjectSanshodhak (Yard 3028), the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2026.
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March 30, 2026
Delivery of Agray – the Fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by GRSE, Kolkata'Agray', the fourth of eight ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, has been delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2026 at Kolkata.
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March 29, 2026
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 Held at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe Indian Navy hosted IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi on March 27, 2026.
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March 27, 2026
MoD inks ₹858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System & Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I AircraftThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of ₹858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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March 27, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Sète, FranceThe Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at the historic port city of Sète on March 26, 2026 as part of the ongoing landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26.
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March 27, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Makes Port Call at Maputo, MozambiqueINS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on March 26, 2026 as part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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March 27, 2026
Personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries Complete Harbour Training as Indian Navy Strengthens Regional Maritime Cooperation Through 'IOS Sagar' InitiativeIndian Navy's IOS SAGAR initiative achieved a significant milestone in advancing regional maritime cooperation with the successful completion...
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March 22, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Victoria, SeychellesIndian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 20, 2026 on completion of an enriching port call.
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March 21, 2026
Indian Navy Set to Commission its Latest Stealth Frigate 'Taragiri'A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian Navy's Frontline
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March 18, 2026
Keel laying of two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for ICGThe keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026.
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March 18, 2026
Indian Navy Continues IOS Sagar Initiative to Strengthen Maritime Partnership with Indian Ocean NationsReaffirming India's commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on March 16, 2026.
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March 14, 2026
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini Arrives at Valletta, Malta, Bolstering Mediterranean Maritime TiesThe Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta on March 12, 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26.
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March 14, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Louis, MauritiusINS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on March 13, 2026. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on March 12, 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis.
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March 13, 2026
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel (COM), Indian Navy, commissions first of its kind Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at Naval Group India Workshop, KarwarOn March 13th 2026, Naval Group India announced the commissioning of a Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at its technical workshop in Karwar by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy.
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March 13, 2026
Deepening the strategic partnership: VEM and TKMS sign Teaming Agreement for joint torpedo production in IndiaTKMS signed a cooperation agreement (Teaming Agreement) with VEM Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a renowned Indian defence company based in Hyderabad, Telangana ,India specializing in the design, development and manufacture of weapon and air-based systems.
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March 11, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand at Port Louis, MauritiusIndian Naval Ship Trikand, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Port Louis, Mauritius on March 10, 2026 during her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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March 6, 2026
Self-reliance is the only way to stay relevant & ready in today's global uncertainties: Defence Minister at Sagar Sankalp“Defence exports poised to reach approximately ₹29,000 crore by April 2026”
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March 5, 2026
Defence Minister exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today's evolving tech-driven era to realise Government's Viksit Bharat goalDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms...
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March 3, 2026
MoD inks ₹5,083 crore contracts for ALH Mk-II (MR) & VL-Shtil missilesMinistry of Defence, on March 3, 2026, signed contracts worth a total of ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
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March 3, 2026
Contract for 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges for Indian Navy with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, ThaneA contract for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges has been concluded with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on March 2, 2026.
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March 2, 2026
B.P. Singh, Takes Over as Director General of Naval ArmamentB.P. Singh Assumed Charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on March 1, 2026. An officer of the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), he succeeds Divakar Jayant, who superannuated on February 28, 2026, after rendering distinguished service to the nation.
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March 2, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Alexandria After Milestone Transit Through Suez CanalINS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria on March 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in her ongoing transoceanic expedition, Lokayan-26.
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March 2, 2026
Minister of State for Defence flags-in INSV Kaundinya following successful completion of its maiden overseas voyage to OmanSanjay Seth encourages youth to embrace adventure & innovation rooted in civilisational confidence
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March 1, 2026
INS Tarangini Arrives at Trincomalee, Sri LankaIndian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived at Trincomalee Harbour, Sri Lanka on a training visit on February 27, 2026.
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February 27, 2026
Commissioning of INS Anjadip at ChennaiINS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy in an official ceremony held at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
MILAN 2026 Concludes Successfully; Closing Ceremony Onboard INS Vikrant Marks Maritime MilestoneExercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy's premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on February 25, 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
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February 23, 2026
Indian Navy to Commission AnjadipThe Indian Navy is set to enhance its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project.
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February 23, 2026
INS Sudarshini Marks Historic Port Call at Safaga, Egypt During Lokayan-26Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Safaga, Egypt on February 21, 2026 as part of her ongoing Lokayan-26 deployment.
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February 21, 2026
Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 Reinforces Shared Vision of Maritime Security in Indian Ocean RegionThe 5th Edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) was successfully conducted at Naval War College, Goa on February 21, 2026, bringing together Chiefs of Navies and senior maritime leaders from 15 Indian Ocean Region nations.
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February 20, 2026
India Assumes Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval SymposiumThe 9th Conclave of Chiefs of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) convened at Visakhapatnam on February 20, 2026, bringing together Chiefs of Navies...
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February 19, 2026
Global fraternity must join hands to tackle evolving maritime challenges, says Defence Minister as he inaugurates Exercise MILAN in Vizag“UN Convention on the Law of Seas legal framework can be further strengthened through a comprehensive global naval architecture”
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February 19, 2026
MILAN 2026: Defence Minister interacts with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member statesOn the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 Naval exercise, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an interaction with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 2026.
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February 18, 2026
President of India reviews the International Fleet Review 2026 off VisakhapatnamThe Indian Navy successfully conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam on February 18, 2026, with participation from 74 countries, marking a grand maritime spectacle...
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February 17, 2026
Indian Navy to Conduct Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 at Naval War College, GoaThe fifth edition of Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) is scheduled to be held at the Naval War College, Goa, on February 21, 2026.
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February 17, 2026
Launch of First Cadet Training Ship – Krishna at L&T, Kattupalli, ChennaiYard 18003 (Krishna), the first of the three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) under construction at L&T, Kattupalli (Chennai), has been launched on February 16, 2026.
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February 17, 2026
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercept speed boat with 203 kg Crystalline Drug-like substanceIn a swift and well-coordinated overnight operation on February 16, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in close coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), intercepted a speed boat carrying approximately 203 kg of suspected...
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February 16, 2026
Visit of Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, Chief of the Hellenic Navy General StaffVice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, is on an official visit to India from 16 to 19 February 2026, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties.
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February 16, 2026
Defence Minister Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in BELThe Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.
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February 13, 2026
Naval Armament Organisation Concludes 24th Officers-in-Charge (OIC) Conference and 7th it, Project and Infrastructure Meeting (IPIM)The Naval Armament Organisation (NAO) has successfully concluded its annual 24th Officers-in-Charge (OiC) Conference and 7th IT, Project and Infrastructure Meeting...
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February 13, 2026
QA-Industry Conclave showcases digital transformation as the cornerstone of trusted & time-bound defence quality assuranceThe Quality Assurance (QA)-Industry Conclave themed 'Traceability, Speed and Trust – Leveraging Technology for Smarter Quality Assurance' took place in New Delhi on February 13, 2026.
