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March 7, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Concludes Visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, ThailandThe visit of First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand concluded on a high note with coordinated tactical manoeuvres and exchange of sea riders during PASSEX with HTMS Huahin on March 4, 2025.
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March 6, 2025
Curtain Raiser: Passing Out Parade of Fifth Batch of Agniveers at INS ChilkaThe Passing Out Parade (POP) of the fifth batch of Agniveers is scheduled at INS Chilka on March 7, 2025.
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March 4, 2025
India's security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats such as cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, space-based challenges, and transnational organised crime: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghAdvanced systems & technologies must be leveraged not only for security operations but also for disaster management & humanitarian relief: Defence Minister
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March 4, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Kuthar Arrives at Colombo, Sri LankaTowards strengthening maritime ties, INS Kuthar, Eastern Fleet Ship under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command is on mission deployment in Indian Ocean Region and arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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March 3, 2025
Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally on East Coast Flagged Off from KolkataIndian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off by Naval Officer-in-Charge (West Bengal), from INS Netaji, Kolkata on March 3, 2025.
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March 3, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Reaches Phuket Deep Sea Port, ThailandAs part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand on March 1, 2025.
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March 3, 2025
General Atomics Introduces Quadratix Software EnterpriseGeneral Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a single technology grid delivering all-domain response and information dominance.
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March 3, 2025
Suhora Technologies secures IN-SPACe Seed Fund Grant to advance Maritime Domain Awareness using Space TechnologySuhora Technologies, a leading India-based space data analytics company today announced that it has been selected for the IN-SPACe Seed Fund Grant-in-Aid under the 'Announcement of Opportunity for the Marine Sector using Space Technology'.
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March 1, 2025
Dr Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence AccountsDr Mayank Sharma assumed the office of Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on March 1, 2025. He is a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) and has had a distinguished career in the government spanning more than three decades.
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March 1, 2025
Exercise Desert Hunt 2025An integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from February 24 to 28, 2025.
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February 28, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in HyderabadDefence Minister Rajnath Singh visited DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, the nerve centre for design and development of indigenous missile systems, in Hyderabad, Telangana on February 28, 2025.
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February 26, 2025
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully conduct flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy carried out successful flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on February 25, 2025.
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February 25, 2025
Defence Minister confers 32 gallantry, distinguished service & meritorious service medals to ICG personnelICG has grown into a formidable, trustworthy & one of the world's most efficient marine forces: Rajnath Singh
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February 25, 2025
CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasises need for Synergised Air & Naval Operations at the seminar on Enhancing Combat Power in the Indian Ocean RegionHeadquarters Southern Air Command, in collaboration with the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), hosted a seminar on "Synergising Air and Naval Forces: Enhancing Combat Power in the Indian Ocean Region" on February 25, 2025.
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February 25, 2025
GA-ASI Advances Sub-Hunting With Test of New Air-Dropped SensorsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) continues to expand the role of unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian®.
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February 22, 2025
First Training Squadron of Indian Navy Arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, VietnamBuilding Bridges of friendship whilst training young minds, the ships of First Training Squadron - INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on February 20, 2025.
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February 20, 2025
Steel Cutting of Third Fleet Support Ship for Indian NavySteel Cutting ceremony of third of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on February 20, 2025, in the presence of Rear Admiral Satish Shenai, Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area and senior officials from Indian Navy, Hindustan Ship Yard Limited (HSL) and L&T.
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February 20, 2025
Ministry of Defence inks a contract worth ₹1,220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios for Indian Coast GuardThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru on February 20, 2025, for procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios for Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of ₹1,220.12 crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
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February 20, 2025
Northrop Grumman to Collaborate with Hanwha on the Republic of Korea's Mine Countermeasures ProgramNorthrop Grumman Corporation and Hanwha have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in connection with the Republic of Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program.
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February 19, 2025
Defence Secretary co-chairs 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Kuala LumpurBoth countries enhance cooperation in domains of defence industry, maritime security, multilateral engagements & emerging areas
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February 19, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Departs Sihanoukville Port, CambodiaIndian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising - INS Sujata, and ICGS Veera departed from Sihanoukville, Cambodia on February 17, 2025 marking the conclusion of a successful visit.
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January 18, 2023
Navika Sagar Parikrama II INSV Tarini Reaches Port Stanley - The Third Port of CallThe Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley at about 0515 h IST on February 18, 2025 thus completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a pioneering expedition showcasing the resilience, courage, and skill of the Indian Navy's women officers.
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February 16, 2025
Indian Navy Platforms Arrive in Indonesia to Participate in the International Fleet Review 25, and the Multilateral Naval Exercise KomodoIndian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8-I aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15-22, 2025.
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February 14, 2025
Vice Admiral K.K. Nayyar Memorial Lecture 2025The 2025 edition of the Vice Admiral K.K. Nayyar Memorial Lecture was held on February 14, 2025, coinciding with the 20th Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF).
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February 14, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Arrives at Sihanoukville, CambodiaThe ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia on February 14, 2025 as part of Long Range Training Deployment of the squadron to South East Asia.
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February 14, 2025
Launch of Eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79)Launch ceremony of eighth MCA Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79) was held on February 14, 2025 at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, launch site of SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd Visakhapatnam.
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February 12, 2025
Minister of State for Defence addresses Indian Navy Seminar at Aero India 2025“India is strategically poised to play pivotal role due to geostrategic position in the Indian Ocean; Indigenous capability essential for peaceful coexistence & security in the region”
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February 10, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Visit to SingaporeIndian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera visited Changi Naval Base, Singapore from February 6–9, 2025.
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February 9, 2025
Indian Naval Aviation Marching Towards 'Aatmanirbharta'Indian Navy has championed the cause of 'Aatmanirbharta' wherein it has transformed from a Buyer's Navy to a Builder's Navy with over 60 warships being constructed in Indian Shipyards.
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February 9, 2025
INS Tushil at Port Victoria, SeychellesINS Tushil, on her maiden passage around the West coast of Africa, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on February 7, 2025 for an operational turnaround.
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February 7, 2025
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-25)The 2025 edition of Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX), is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region.
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February 1, 2025
Launch of 9th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 23 (Yard 133)Launching ceremony of 9th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 23 (Yard 133) was held on January 31, 2025 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the launching Ceremony was Cmde R Anand, AGM (COM)/ ND (Mbi).
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February 1, 2025
Inaugural Edition of Indian Navy Half Marathon at New DelhiThe Indian Navy will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM), on February 2, 2025 at New Delhi.
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January 30, 2025
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Assumes Charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition on January 30, 2025 from Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar.
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January 29, 2025
ICG Seizes 53.6 kg of Ganja worth ₹60 lakhs near Indo-Sri Lankan IMBLThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 53.62 kg of ganja worth ₹60 lakhs, near the Indo-Sri Lankan International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) on January 29, 2025.
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January 29, 2025
Keel Laying of Seventh Ship (BY 529, Machilipatnam) of ASW SWC project at CSL, KochiKeel Laying of the seventh ship (BY 529, Machilipatnam) of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project was undertaken on January 29, 2025 in the presence of Rear Admiral Upal Kundu, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command.
