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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister reviews maritime security situation & Indian Navy's operational readiness during the Phase-1 of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in KarwarDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 4, 2025
Bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Harbour and Sea Training Phase of International Crew of IOS SAGARIndian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) concluded its harbour and sea training phase at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the ship with her crew, has left for Karwar.
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April 2, 2025
Aatmanirbharta in Defence: Project Sanction Order signed for Design & Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine worth ₹270 croreProject Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
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April 2, 2025
Launching of fifth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Ojas (Yard 339)Launching of fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on March 31, 2025 at TRSL, Kolkata in presence of Cmde Sanjay Kumar, President SSB, Kolkata as the Chief Guest.
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April 2, 2025
Indo-US Joint HADR Amphibious Exercise - Tiger Triumph Opening Ceremony Joint StatementThe opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the US-Tiger Triumph 2025 was held onboard the Indian Navy's INS Jalashwa (L41) on April 1, 2025.
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April 2, 2025
Embraer announces the selection of Super Tucano as the new platform for the Panamian National Air and Naval ServicePanama joins seven other Latin American countries that have chosen the Super Tucano as their main aircraft for the country's surveillance
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April 2, 2025
2,500 Kg Narcotics Seized by Indian Navy's Mission Deployed Warship INS TarkashINS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean.
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April 1, 2025
Navika Sagar Parikrama IIINSV Tarini entered Cape Town, South Africa, completing the fourth leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, the vessel and the crew were welcomed by Ms Ruby Jaspreet, Consul General of India at Cape Town, Rear Admiral (JG) Lisa Hendricks, Chief of Staff, South African Navy Fleet and the Defence Adviser of India at Pretoria, Captain Atul Sapahia.
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March 30, 2025
Operation Brahma - Indian Naval Ships Sail with Relief MaterialIn the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar.
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March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed ForcesMinistry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
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March 28, 2025
Indian and Russian Navies set for the 14th Edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise – INDRA 2025The 14th edition of the Indian-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025.
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March 27, 2025
Launch of Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on March 26, 2025 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the launching Ceremony was Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT), Mumbai.
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March 26, 2025
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025.
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March 26, 2025
Induction of Fourth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Yuvan (Yard 338)Induction ceremony for fourth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Yuvan was held on March 26, 2025 at Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) in presence of Cmde Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit) as the Chief Guest.
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March 25, 2025
Aegis Combat System Demonstrates System's Capability to Counter Hypersonic ThreatsLockheed Martin continues advancing technologies to enhance future deterrence solutions
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March 24, 2025
Culmination of Bilateral Naval Exercise – Varuna 2025The bilateral naval exercise Varuna 2025, held from March 19 to 22, 2025, brought together Indian Navy and the French Navy, underscoring their enduring partnership.
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March 23, 2025
Keel Laying of Second and Third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (Yard 1281 and 1282)Keel Laying ceremony of the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV), to be constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), was held at Yeoman Marine Services Private Ltd (YMSPL), Ratnagiri on March 23, 2025.
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March 22, 2025
Launching of second P11356 frigate (YD 1259) — A monumental leap in India's indigenous warship buildingGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India's premier defence shipyards, has achieved yet another historic milestone with the successful launch of 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 11356 (Yard 1259).
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March 21, 2025
Indian Navy and Coast Guard Carry Out Daring MEDEVAC Operation Out at SeaIn the early hours of March 21, 2025, the Indian Navy successfully carried out a critical Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation from MV Heilan Star, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, located about 230 nautical miles West of Goa.
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March 20, 2025
Visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Royal New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Te Kaha to MumbaiThe Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, along with Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (CN-RNZN), visited the latest indigenously built destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Surat, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on March 20, 2025.
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March 19, 2025
Liquid Robotics and Sagar Defence Engineering Sign MoU to Strengthen Maritime SecurityLiquid Robotics, a Boeing company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd, a leading Indian unmanned systems startup, to co-develop and co-produce Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV).
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March 18, 2025
Navantia Australia Signs Landmark Designer Support Contract to Support Royal Australian Navy FleetNavantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy.
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March 18, 2025
Indian and French Navies set for the 23rd Edition of Bilateral Naval Exercise – VARUNA 2025The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and France, is set to take place from March 19 to 22, 2025.
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March 18, 2025
Strengthening Maritime Co-Operation: Chief of Navy, RNZN, Visits IndiaRear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), is in India on an official visit from March 16 to 21, 2025, towards strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between the two Navies.
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March 18, 2025
ICGS Saksham makes port call at Antsiranana, MadagascarIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar on March 18, 2025 as part of its overseas deployment to friendly countries in the Indian Ocean Region.
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March 15, 2025
INS Imphal Completes Visit to Port Louis for National Day CelebrationsINS Imphal completed her port visit to Mauritius and left Port Louis on March 14, 2025. The ship was at Mauritius to participate in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations, representing India with a marching contingent, the Indian Navy band and flypast by two MH-60R helicopters.
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March 14, 2025
Navantia cuts first steel for the second Corvette for Saudi Arabia at the San Fernando shipyardThis event has taken place only three months after starting the construction of the first ship of this new contract
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March 13, 2025
INS Ranvir Participates in Exercise Bongosagar 25 and Indian Navy - Bangladesh Navy CORPATThe India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol was conducted in Bay of Bengal this week. The exercise saw participation of INS Ranvir from Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from Bangladesh Navy.
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March 13, 2025
Keel Laying of Second Fleet Support Ship for Indian NavyKeel Laying ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on March 12, 2025, in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, Hindustan Shipyard Limited and L&T.
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March 12, 2025
ICGS Saksham makes port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles for a three-day visitIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 12, 2025 for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering regional partnerships.
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March 12, 2025
Delivery of Yard 133 (LSAM 23)Induction ceremony of ninth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 23 (Yard 133) was held on March 12, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Chief Guest for Induction Ceremony was Cmde Manish Vig, GM (QA), ND (Mbi).
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March 11, 2025
NAVANTIA's second S-80 submarine starts tests and safety milestonesThe S-82 'Narciso Monturiol' submarine, second of the series of four that Navantia is building for the Spanish Navy, has successfully accomplished its first safety milestone: the "power up" of the equipment.
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March 10, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Imphal to Participate in Mauritius National Day Celebrations 2025Indian Naval Ship Imphal makes her maiden port call at Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, on March 10, 2025.
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March 8, 2025
Delivery of Eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79)Induction ceremony of the eighth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79) was held on March 7, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
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March 8, 2025
Passing Out Parade of Agniveer 02/24 Batch at INS ChilkaA significant milestone was achieved as 2,966 trainees, including 402 women Agniveers, 288 SSR (Med Asst) and 227 Naviks passed out from INS Chilka, Odisha on March 7, 2025.
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March 7, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with women crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama (NSP) II online on the eve of International Women's Day“Their courageous journey aboard INSV Tarini, tackling the immense challenge of circumnavigating the globe, stands as a beacon of Nari Shakti”: Defence Minister
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March 7, 2025
Culmination of Indian Navy's Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) – 2025The 2025 Edition of the Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted over a period of three months from January to March 2025.
