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May 1, 2023
Operation Sindoor sent a global message that India is ever ready to respond to every challenge: Defence Minister at Naval Commanders' ConferenceIndian Navy created a deterrent posture that forced Pakistan to remain near its coast, the world witnessed Navy's operational readiness, professional capability & strength, says Rajnath Singh
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October 22, 2025
Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from October 16 to 18, 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on October 21, 2025 for the Harbour phase.
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October 18, 2025
Launch of Sixth ASW SWC BY 528 (MAGDALA) at CSL, KochiBY 528 (Magdala), the sixth vessel in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC), was launched on October 18, 2025 at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
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October 17, 2025
GA-ASI Selected To Support US Navy CCA Design EffortGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the US Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow.
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October 17, 2025
Delivery of Eleventh Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 25 (YARD 135)Induction Ceremony of 11th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135) was held on October 17, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Chief Guest for Induction Ceremony was Cmde Sumeet Vishnu Shidore, GM (R) ND (Mbi).
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October 15, 2025
Indian Navy Hosts Fifth Edition of Bilateral Exercise 'Samudra Shakti' – 2025 With Indonesian Navy at VisakhapatnamThe Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise, 'Samudra Shakti – 2025', at Visakhapatnam from October 14–17, 2025.
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October 14, 2025
Inaugural Edition of the India – Republic of Korea Navy Bilateral ExerciseIndian Naval Ship Sahyadri, as part of ongoing operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, on October 13, 2025 to participate in the maiden Indian Navy (IN) – Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) Bilateral Exercise.
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October 14, 2025
GA-ASI and Hanwha Finalize Deal To Produce Gray Eagle® STOL UASPartnership Will Enable Cost Savings By Manufacturing Unique and Flexible UAS Platform in South Korea
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October 13, 2025
Spain's First Vice-President of the Government opens new headquarters of Navantia COEX Naval SystemsThe COEX Naval Systems centre is part of the Navantia COEX Network, comprising six centres of excellence in critical innovation, distributed across the company's various sites.
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October 11, 2025
ICGS Sachet Makes Port Call at Maputo, Strengthens Maritime Cooperation with MozambiqueDelivers 20 metric tonnes of HADR Material to Mozambique under India's SAGAR Vision
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October 10, 2025
Defence Minister visits HMAS Kuttabul on Day Two of Australia Tour; Co-chairs maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Roundtable in SydneyDefence Minister interacts with Indian community in Sydney; Lauds their role in strengthening India-Australia ties
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October 10, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth Meets Minister of State for Defence of UK Vernon Coaker in MumbaiMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Defence (Minister for the House of Lords), Vernon Coaker, in Mumbai on October 10, 2025.
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October 10, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in SydneyUnder the banner of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations as co-creators of a secure & prosperous Indo-Pacific: Defence Minister
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October 9, 2025
Indian Navy Commissions Static Firing Facility 'Trinetra' at Naval Station BheemunipatnamA state-of-the-art Static Firing Facility 'Trinetra', for testing of Naval Weapon Systems was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, on October 8, 2025 at Naval Station Bheemunipatnam, near Visakhapatnam.
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October 9, 2025
Defence Minister holds Bilateral Meeting with Australian Counterpart in CanberraDefence Minister Urges International Community to Come Together Against all Forms of Terrorism
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October 8, 2025
Damen Naval signs contract with Terma A/S for Decoy Launching System on Colombian PES FrigateDamen Naval has signed a contract with Danish defence technology company Terma A/S for the supply of the C-Guard Decoy Launching System, to be installed on the PES frigate currently under construction for the Colombian Navy.
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October 7, 2025
Defence & security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians: Defence MinisterSelf-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy for us.
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October 7, 2025
Battlefield has changed, wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems & AI; Drones, anti-drone systems, quantum computing & directed-energy weapons will define the future: Defence MinisterDefence capital acquisitions have increased from ₹74,000 crore in FY21-22 to ₹1.2 lakh crore in FY24-25.
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October 6, 2025
ICG conducts 10th NATPOLREX-X & 27th NOSDCP off Chennai CoastParticipation of 40 Foreign Observers from 32 Countries & 105 National Delegates
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October 6, 2025
Commissioning of INS Androth, Second ASW Shallow Water CraftThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025. in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
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October 5, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri Visits Kemaman, Malaysia Operational Deployment to South China Sea and Indo-PacificIndian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman port in Malaysia, on October 2, 2025, as part of the Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific.
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October 5, 2025
Exercise Konkan – 2025 Commences on the Western SeaboardIndian Navy and Royal Navy bilateral Exercise KONKAN-25 commenced on October 5, 2025, off the western coast of India.
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October 4, 2025
GSL-Made Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshar Commissioned into Indian Coast GuardIndian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025.
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October 3, 2025
Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, Assumes Charge as Chief of Staff, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM, NM, assumed charge as the Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Mumbai, on October 1, 2025.
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October 3, 2025
Navantia hosts the naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine in CartagenaThe technical manoeuvre to launch the vessel into the water using a floating dock will take place in the coming weeks as part of scheduled shipyard operations.
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October 2, 2025
Indian Navy Ship Trikand Visits Taranto, ItalyIndian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand, called at Taranto, Italy, on September 28, 2025 during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
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October 2, 2025
INS Sutlej Arrives at Port Louis for 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey Mission in MauritiusINS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius on September 29, 2025.
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October 2, 2025
Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander Kenya Navy Visits Southern Naval CommandMajor General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, along with a four member delegation, visited Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi from September 30–October 2, 2025 as part of his official visit to India.
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October 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumed Command of ANCVice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed command of Andaman & Nicobar Command as the 19th Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command on October 1, 2025. He laid a wreath at Bayonet Square and reviewed the Guard of Honour at ANC, India's only Joint Services Command.
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October 1, 2025
Indian Navy Demonstrates Global Submarine Rescue Capability at Exercise Pacific Reach (XPR-25)The Indian Navy's Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar, showcased precision and professionalism at XPR-25, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
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September 29, 2025
Defence Minister Addresses ICG Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi; Calls for Futuristic Roadmap, Technological Vigilance, and Indigenous Strengthening of Maritime Security“While Responding to any crises, ICG has always acted swiftly to protect lives & property. The world judges India by how we act in such crises & ICG has consistently brought us honour”
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September 26, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Makes Port Call at Mombasa, KenyaThe ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) – INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya on September 25, 2025.
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September 24, 2025
Operationally Deployed INS Trikand Visits Limassol, CyprusIndian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Limassol, Cyprus on September 21, 2025 during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
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September 23, 2025
Indian Navy Set to Commission 'Androth', Second in ASW-SWC SeriesThe Indian Navy is set to commission its second state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on October 6, 2025.
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September 23, 2025
MDL signs MoU with Tamil Nadu Government to develop world-class Greenfield Shipyard on Eastern CoastUnder the framework of the Government of India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking...
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September 22, 2025
India and Morocco Sign MoU to Deepen Defence CooperationDefence Minister Announces Opening of New Defence Wing in Rabat to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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September 22, 2025
Indian Navy Car Rally Anchors in New Delhi, Concluding A Nationwide Outreach DriveThe Indian Navy Car Rally, part of the NWWA Outreach 2025 initiative, concluded its memorable eight-day journey on September 21, 2025 in New Delhi, where it was ceremonially flagged in by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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September 22, 2025
Chief of the Naval Staff Visit to Sri LankaAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 22-25, 2025.
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September 21, 2025
Indian Navy Strengthens Ties with Mozambique Navy During Port Call of First Training Squadron at MaputoIndian Navy proudly congratulates Lt Cdr Ujjwal Choudhary from Naval Dockyard Vishakhapatnam for finishing 'Ironman Triathlon', at 5th position in his age group, with a finishing time of 11 hrs 04 minutes conducted in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2023.
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September 21, 2025
Third Edition of Dweep Diksha Dialogue underscores ANC's Role as a Maritime Strategic HubThe Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India's only operational Joint Services Command, successfully hosted the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue on September 19-20, 2025 at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands.
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September 20, 2025
Maiden Bilateral Maritime Exercise Between Indian Navy and Hellenic Navy Concludes in the MediterraneanThe maiden edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded on September 18, 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea, marking an important milestone in the growing defence cooperation between India and Greece.
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September 19, 2025
Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya Commissioned into ICG at Paradip PortIndian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Adamya', the first ship of the eight in series Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha on September 19, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Armed Forces shape future roadmap at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025 was conducted by the Armed Forces in Kolkata, West Bengal from September 15 to 17, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Delivery of DSC A20 (YARD 325), First Ship of 5 X Diving Support Craft to Indian NavyDSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft was delivered by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata to the Indian Navy on September 16, 2025 at Kolkata.
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September 17, 2025
First Training Squadron Arrives at Maputo, MozambiqueThe First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi entered Maputo, Mozambique on September 16, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Navantia will build two new OPVs for the Spanish NavyThe Government of Spain has authorised the start of the contracting process. The new ships will have updated systems that will allow the Navy to optimise its missions.
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September 16, 2025
Go beyond traditional concepts of war & be ready to deal with unconventional threats: Defence Minister to Armed Forces at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Armed Forces to go beyond the traditional concepts of war and remain alert & ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats such as information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare.
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September 16, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Arrives in Suva, FijiIndian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on September 15, 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of her three-month deployment.
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September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews security situation & defence preparedness during Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 in KolkataPM emphasises on Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation for enhanced operational readiness of the Armed Forces
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September 15, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Nistar Enters Changi Naval Base, Singapore to Participate in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025Indian Navy's latest indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore on September 14, 2025.
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September 14, 2025
INS Trikand at Salamis Bay, GreeceIndian Naval Ship Trikand, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Salamis Bay, Greece on September 13, 2025 during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
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September 13, 2025
First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy Departs Port Louis and La RéunionThe ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, and INS Shardul departed La Réunion and Port Louis respectively on September 11, 2025, reinforcing maritime cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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September 13, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Departs Alexandria, EgyptIndian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed her port call at Alexandria, Egypt on September 11, 2025 during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
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September 13, 2025
Delivery of Androth, (Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) to the Indian Navy'Androth', second of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
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September 12, 2025
Indian Navy Commissions INS Aravali at GurugramINS Aravali, Indian Navy's latest Naval Base, was commissioned at Gurugram in presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff on September 12, 2025.
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September 12, 2025
India Participates in 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome; Bids to Host Next Edition in 2027In the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) held in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning ICG as a key partner...
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September 11, 2025
Defence Minister virtually flags-off 'Samudra Pradakshina', first ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from MumbaiCommemorating Nari Shakti and the vision for Viksit Bharat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on September 11, 2025, virtually flagged-off a historic Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition Samudra Pradakshina, the first ever in the world, from the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
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September 11, 2025
Milestone in Indian submarine programme: MDL enters contract negotiations with Indian procurement authority for Landmark P75(I) ProgrammeMazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) begin official contract negotiations for six state-of-the-art, TKMS designed submarines.
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September 10, 2025
Engagement of Indian Navy's 1TS on Long Range Training DeploymentShips of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) INS Tir & ICGS Sarathi and INS Shardul, arrived at La Réunion and Port Louis respectively, on September 8, 2025 as part of their Long Range Training Deployment in the Southwest Indian Ocean Region.
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September 9, 2025
Induction of Sixth 25T Bollard Pull Tug Sabal (YARD 340)Induction ceremony for sixth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Sabal was held on September 4, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, in presence of Cmde Rajat Nagpal, Cmde, from HQ ENC, as the Chief Guest.
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September 9, 2025
Launch of Eleventh Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 25 (YARD 135)Launch ceremony of 11th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135) was held on September 8, 2025 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
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September 8, 2025
Defence Minister interacts with students of Navy Children School, Delhi as part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrationsAs part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Navy Children School (NCS), Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the students and Principal of the school at South Block, New Delhi on September 8, 2025.
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September 8, 2025
Aerospace experts set sail for the naval marketEngine specialists MTU Aero Engines AG and GE Aerospace are deepening their long-standing collaboration. The companies plan to establish themselves as co-producers in the maritime sector, building on their existing partnership in marine services and the field of aircraft propulsion.
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September 7, 2025
Visit of INS Kadmatt to Papua New GuineaAs part of the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Papua New Guinea, the Indian Navy Band, embarked on Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, participated in the grand Military Tattoo at Port Moresby.
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September 6, 2025
INS Kadmatt Leads Mobile Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence DayIn a strong display of friendship and maritime partnership, INS Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, was accorded the honour of conducting and leading the mobile Fleet Review on September 4, 2025, as part of Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations.
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September 5, 2025
First Training Squadron Departs SeychellesThe ships of First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, departed Port Victoria, Seychelles on September 4, 2025 marking completion of a successful visit, as part of ongoing Long Range Training Deployment.
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September 5, 2025
16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting held in SingaporeThe 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting took place in Singapore on September 4, 2025.
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September 4, 2025
Panama signs contract for the acquisition of the Super Tucano as new platform for the National Air and Naval ServicePanama becomes eighth Latin American country to select the A-29 Super Tucano as its main aircraft for the country's surveillance
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September 4, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Showcased in NAS Whidbey Island Open HouseGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) deployed an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)-configured MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Washington, to support its Open House event on August 23.
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September 3, 2025
Chief of the Naval Staff Visits National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, GujaratAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, on September 3, 2025.
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September 3, 2025
INS Trikand Arrived at Alexandria, EgyptOperationally deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, the ship is all set to participate in Exercise Bright Star
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September 3, 2025
Strengthening local partnershipsTKMS and VEM Technologies Pvt. Ltd. sign a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the area of submarine weapons technologies in line with the 'Make-in-India' vision.
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September 2, 2025
First Training Squadron Arrives at Port Victoria, SeychellesBuilding 'Bridges of Friendship', whilst training young minds, the ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, and CGS Sarathi, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on September 1, 2025.
