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October 12, 2026
Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS MangrolThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on October 12, 2026.
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October 12, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash to Participate in IBSAMAR IX 2026, reaffirming India's commitment to maritime cooperationIndian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline guided missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, is on an overseas deployment to South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026.
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October 12, 2026
ICG Completes High-Altitude Expedition to Mount MukutChief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged-in the 17-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) mountaineering team at a grand ceremony on October 12, 2026 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
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October 11, 2026
INS Trishul Arrives at Plymouth, UK for Exercise KONKAN 2026Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom. The ship is scheduled to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy.
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October 11, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri Arrives at Vladivostok, Russia, for Bilateral Exercise INDRA 2026Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on October 10, 2026 to participate in Exercise INDRA 2026, a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026.
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October 10, 2026
Launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 3040, Shreyas) at GRSE, KolkataYard 3040 (Shreyas), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata, on October 10, 2026 by Reyman Kochhar, in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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October 9, 2026
Inauguration of Project Seabird Infrastructure by General N.S. Raja Subramani, CDS and Secretary, DMAGeneral N.S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, inaugurated residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of Indian Navy along with critical trunk...
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October 8, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Kulish Arrives at Tuas Terminal, Singapore as Part of Eastern Fleet Operational DeploymentIndian Naval Ship Kulish arrived at Tuas Terminal, Singapore, on October 6, 2026 for Operational Turnaround (OTR) as part of the Indian Navy's ongoing Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment.
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October 8, 2026
Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip coast in OdishaThe Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB) on October 8, 2026.
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October 7, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Inaugurates SAREX-2026 as 24th NMSAR Board Meeting Reviews Maritime SAR PreparednessMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) on October 7, 2026, set to be conducted off Paradip on October 8, 2026.
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October 6, 2026
Defence Minister launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship 'INS Surya' at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam“The launch of FSS1 is a symbol of achievement, keel laying of FSS5 is a symbol of resolve and the new Slipway is a symbol of our growing capability”: Rajnath Singh
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October 6, 2026
MoD signs ₹661 crore contract to procure BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy shipsThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships under Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category, on October 6, 2026 in New Delhi.
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October 5, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Underscores India's Rising Maritime Power, Indigenous Naval Capability and Strategic Strength at Barakhana in VisakhapatnamHighlights Indian Navy's growing combat prowess and its pivotal role in safeguarding India's maritime interests
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October 5, 2026
GA-ASI Teams With US Navy To Demonstrate Collaborative Autonomous Mission Planning for Simulated BattleGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the US Navy's Strike Planning and Execution Systems program office (PMX-281) collaborated on a demonstration of collaborative autonomous mission planning...
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October 3, 2026
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish Conclude Participation in Aime 2026Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish concluded their participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026), conducted in the Philippines under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'.
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October 2, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trishul Arrives at Valencia, SpainIndian Naval Ship Trishul, a frontline guided missile stealth frigate, arrived at Valencia, Spain, on September 30, 2026 as part of her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions.
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October 1, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash Arrives at Mombasa, Kenya for Goodwill Port CallIndian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on September 29, 2026 for a goodwill port call as part of her deployment.
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October 1, 2026
INS Trishul Participates in 24th Edition of India–France Bilateral Maritime Exercise VarunaIndian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on September 22, 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise 'Varuna', the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.
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September 30, 2026
US Navy Evaluates SeaGuardian® UAS at Whidbey IslandThe US Navy (USN) recently evaluated the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) at the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) Commander's Operational Group (COG) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Oak Harbor, Washington.
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September 30, 2026
ICG Interdicts Transnational Syndicate with ₹3,000 Crores Narcotics SeizureIndian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat, neutralized a major maritime narcotic smuggling attempt worth over ₹3,000 crores in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, on September 25, 2026.
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September 30, 2026
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) Commences in Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe Second Edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on September 28, 2026, with the participation of Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish, along with maritime forces from ASEAN Member States.
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September 30, 2026
Second Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 at New DelhiDefence Minister addresses Naval Commanders; highlights Indian Navy's growing strategic role and operational reach
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September 29, 2026
India stands as the First Responder, Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath SinghThe Presence of Indian warships in South China Sea, Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, demonstrates India's blue-water force capability
