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May 25, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes over as Commandant, National Defence AcademyVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy on May 25, 2024 from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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May 25, 2024
Visit to Muara, Brunei by Indian Naval Ship KiltanIndian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei on May 25, 2024, and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.
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May 24, 2024
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande reviews Passing Out Parade of 146th Course of NDACOAS exhorts Cadets to further Spirit of Jointness in Service
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May 23, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan Completed Their Visit to Manila, Philippines as a Part of The Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.
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May 23, 2024
ICG conducts Pollution Response Seminar & Mock Drill in West Bengal to address critical challenges of combating oil spills at seaThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a 'Pollution Response Seminar and Mock Drill' at the Headquarters Coast Guard District No. 8 (West Bengal) in Haldia on May 22-23, 2024.
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May 17, 2024
Second India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) Conducted at KochiThe 2nd edition of India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) was conducted from May 15–17, 2024, at INS Dronacharya, Kochi, India.
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May 16, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel, with five crew, off Maharashtra coast; 25 tonnes of unaccounted diesel valued at ₹27 lakh seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a five-man crew fishing vessel 'Jay Malhar' engaged in illegal diesel smuggling off the Maharashtra coast on May 16, 2024.
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May 13, 2024
Visit of Defence Secretary to MDLMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) today celebrates the completion of 250 years, commemorating an extraordinary journey, spanning over two and a half centuries.
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May 13, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel with four crew off the Mumbai coast; 30,000 litres of illicit diesel & ₹1.75 lakh cash seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a fishing vessel Aai Tuljai, with four crew members onboard, about 27 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai on May 12, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Sea Training of 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) Onboard First Training Squadron (1TS)On completion of rigorous sea training, a Valedictory Dinner for the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) was held onboard First Training Squadron (1TS) on May 9, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Visit of Indian Naval Ships to Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaTwo Indian Naval ships Delhi and Shakti under the command of Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment.
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May 12, 2024
Visit to Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam by Indian Naval Ship KiltanINS Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on May 12, 2024 and received a warm welcome by Vietnam People's Navy and Indian Embassy.
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May 10, 2024
Keel Laying of 8th ASW SWC (ex-GRSE) at GRSE KolkataKeel laying ceremony of the 8th ASW SWC (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE, Kolkata on May 10, 2024. The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition in presence of Cmde P.R. Hari (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials from Indian Navy and GRSE.
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May 10, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Assumes Charge as the Chief of Personnel of Indian NavyVice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM assumes charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on May 10, 2024. He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on January 1, 1989.
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May 10, 2024
ICG signs MoU with private sector for manufacturing & supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium for construction of shipsIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Hindalco Industries, on May 9, 2024, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for the construction of ships.
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May 9, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan completed their visit to Singapore, as a part of the Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Singapore from May 6-9, 2024, aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements and discussing areas of mutual...
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May 8, 2024
Indian Coast Guard inks MoU with private sector for indigenous marine grade steel to enhance indigenous content in shipbuildingIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), on May 7, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding.
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May 8, 2024
ICG rescues critically-ill fisherman off Kerala CoastIndian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically-ill fisherman from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, about 40 nautical miles, off Beypore, Kerala on May 7, 2024.
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May 7, 2024
Sixth Edition of Commandants' Conclave held in PuneConclave deliberates on defence strategies in nurturing future leaders of Indian Armed Forces.
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May 7, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan arrived at Singapore, as a Part of Eastern Fleet Deployment to South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on May 6, 2024 to a warm welcome by personnel of Republic of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore.
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May 6, 2024
Maiden Visit of Jordan Armed Forces Training Delegation to SNC and INAA three member Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) training delegation led by Cdr Hazem I Maitah visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala from April 29 to May 4, 2024.
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May 6, 2024
ICG detains Iranian boat, with six Indians onboard, off Kerala coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel, with six Indian crew, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala late on May 5, 2024. The swift sea-air coordinated operation involved the ships and aircraft of the ICG.
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May 4, 2024
Keel Laying of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Ex-GSL) at Goa Shipyard LtdKeel laying ceremony of the first NGOPV (ex-GSL) was held at Goa Shipyard Ltd, Goa on May 3, 2024.
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May 3, 2024
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New DelhiDefence Secretary & Secretary General of MoD, Indonesia agree to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security & multilateral cooperation
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May 2, 2024
ICG rescues fisherman with head injury onboard IFB St. Francis off the Gujarat coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained serious head injury.
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May 1, 2024
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo system successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coastSupersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested at around 0830 hrs on May 1, 2024 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
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May 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on May 1, 2024. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid homage to Bravehearts that made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
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April 30, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumes Command of the Indian Navy as 26th Chief of the Naval StaffAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumed command of the Indian Navy on April 30, 2024 as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff. He succeeds Admiral R. Hari Kumar who retires upon superannuation, after an illustrious career in the Indian Navy.
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April 29, 2024
ICG & ATS Gujarat seize Indian fishing boat carrying 173 kg of narcotics; Apprehends two crew membersIn a coordinated effort, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) seized an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea carrying 173 kg of narcotics and arrested two perpetrators on board.
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April 29, 2024
Launch of 6th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)', 6th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on April 29, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (launch site of SPPL).
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April 28, 2024
ICG seizes 86 kg narcotics worth ₹600 crore and apprehends 14 crew members of the Pakistani VesselIndian Coast Guard (ICG) in collaboration with the Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), seized 86 kg of narcotics valued ₹600 crore.
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April 23, 2024
Indian Coast Guard & Royal Oman Police Coast Guard officials meet in New Delhi to combat transnational illegal activities at sea & promote regional cooperationThe 5th Annual High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) took place in New Delhi on April 23, 2024
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April 22, 2024
INSV Tarini returns triumphant after historic Transoceanic Expedition by Indian Navy's Women OfficersThe Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini has returned triumphant to her base port at Goa on April 21, 2024 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months duration.
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April 20, 2024
Steel Cutting of Third Cadet Training Ship at L&T Shipyard, KattupalliThe contract for indigenous design and construction of three Cadet Training Ships was concluded between MoD and L&T in March 2023.
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April 20, 2024
Indian Navy Conducts Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East CoastIndian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on East Coast under the Operational Control of The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The exercise aimed at validation of procedures towards assessment of Indian Navy's preparedness to meet Maritime Security challenges in the region.
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April 19, 2024
Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as the next Chief of the Naval StaffThe Government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024.
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April 17, 2024
Indian Coast Guard apprehends an Indian fishing boat with unauthorised cash, reportedly involved in diesel smuggling, off Maharashtra coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended an Indian fishing boat carrying unauthorised cash, reported to be involved in the smuggling of diesel, 83 nm northwest off Mumbai.
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April 17, 2024
SPACE, a premier testing & evaluation hub for sonar systems for Indian Navy, set up by DRDO, inaugurated in KeralaA state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V. Kamat at Underwater Acoustic Research Facility, Kulamavu in Idukki, Kerala on April 17, 2024.
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April 16, 2024
Indian Coast Guard rescues a stranded fishing boat off KarwarIndian Coast Guard (ICG), on April 16, 2024, successfully rescued Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Rosary, which had encountered engine failure approximately 215 nautical miles from Karwar, Karnataka.
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April 14, 2024
Naval Investiture Ceremony 2024Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to Naval personnel on behalf of the President of India at an impressive Naval Investiture Ceremony held at INS Hansa, Goa on April 14, 2024.
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April 13, 2024
Convocation ceremony for 79th Staff Course held at DSSC, WellingtonThe Convocation ceremony for the 79th Staff Course was conducted at Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington on April 13, 2024.
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April 11, 2024
Damen Naval signs new contract with Dutch supplier for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigatesDamen Naval will partner with Hatenboer-Water on all freshwater systems on board the four Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF) that Damen Naval is building for the Netherlands and Belgium.
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April 10, 2024
Steel Cutting of first Fleet Support Ship for Indian Navy at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam'Steel Cutting' ceremony of first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam on April 10, 2024, in presence of Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary.
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April 9, 2024
Indian Coast Guard Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call at Muara, BruneiIndian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei on April 9, 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
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April 9, 2024
Inauguration of Naval Pier and Residential Accommodations by Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Base Karwar as Part of Project Seabird Phase IIAAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff inaugurated one major Pier and Residential Accommodations at Naval Base Karwar on April 9, 2024...
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April 8, 2024
Tri-service Conference 'Parivartan Chintan' held in New DelhiCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on need for developing Joint Culture for Armed Forces
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April 8, 2024
Lockheed Martin Boosts Domestic Microelectronics Capabilities For Pentagon Aerial Defense ProgramLockheed Martin will work with Intel Corporation, and Altera, an Intel Company, to support the Stimulating Transition for Advanced Microelectronics Packaging (STAMP) program for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E).
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April 7, 2024
Admiral R. Hari Kumar on farewell visit to Southern Naval CommandAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff along with Kala Hari Kumar, President Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA) were on farewell visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi from April 3–6, 2024.
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April 6, 2024
In a joint operation, ICG seizes 4.9 kilograms of foreign-origin gold off Mandapam coast in Tamil NaduAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, during his visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi, awarded 'On the Spot Unit Citation' to INS Sharda for successful conduct of anti-piracy operations.
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April 6, 2024
INS Sharda Awarded on the Spot Unit Citation for Anti Piracy OperationsAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, during his visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi, awarded 'On the Spot Unit Citation' to INS Sharda for successful conduct of anti-piracy operations.
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April 5, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan underscores need for Military Leaders to adapt to changing character of WarChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the need for Military Leaders to adapt to the changing character of war and underscored the importance of inter services synergy.
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April 5, 2024
Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen; hands over them to Bangladesh Coast GuardIn the Meantime Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters at Kolkata established communication with Bangladesh Coast Guard and informed them about the incident and plan of action.
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April 4, 2024
Indian Coast Guard evacuates critically injured crew from a fishing boat in Gulf of KhambatIndian Coast Guard Station Pipavav evacuated one critically injured patient aged - 37 yrs, from an Indian Fishing Boat named Pushkar Raj, 50 km from the coast in Gulf of Khambat on April 3, 2024.
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April 4, 2024
Damen Naval orders RENK gearboxes for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigatesDamen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates. The Dutch shipyard is building four new frigates, two each for the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Belgian navy.
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April 3, 2024
Visit by Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Royal Australian NavyDuring his official visit to India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Royal Australian Navy, interacted with Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy at New Delhi on April 3, 2024.
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April 2, 2024
Brazilian Navy and Embraer sign innovation partnership agreementThe cooperation will support the development of on-board Surface Search and Coastal Surveillance Radars
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April 2, 2024
ICG's Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call in Vietnam as part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countriesIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 2, 2024
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April 1, 2024
Visit by Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam Commander-in-Chief Royal Thai NavyThe second edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise concluded at Nacala, Mozambique on March 28, 2024.
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March 31, 2024
Closing Ceremony – Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and US, Tiger Triumph 2024 was held onboard USS Somerset on March 30, 2024.
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March 31, 2024
INSV Tarini Flagged Off for Return Voyage from Port LouisINSV Tarini on transoceanic sailing expedition set sail from Port Louis, Mauritius on March 30, 2024. The sailing vessel crewed by the resilient duo of Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K will undertake return voyage to Goa covering a distance of approx 2900 nm.
