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November 1, 2025
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, assumes charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel on November 1, 2025. He is an alumnus of 70th Course, NDA and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987.
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October 31, 2025
Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval CommandVice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command on October 31, 2025. He succeeds Vice Admiral V. Srinivas PVSM, AVSM, NM who superannuated after an illustrious career close to four decades in the Indian Navy.
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October 31, 2025
India to Host Historic Maritime Convergence with International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026, and IONS Conclave of ChiefsThe mega event will mark a key step in operationalising the PM's vision of MAHASAGAR, while highlighting India's indigenous naval capabilities and its commitment to being a Preferred Security Partner across regions
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October 30, 2025
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 (IPRD-2025) Concludes in New DelhiThe three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 concluded today in New Delhi.
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October 30, 2025
Milestone for ICG with Keel Laying & Plate Cutting of two Fast Patrol Vessels and Girder Laying of two Air Cushion VehiclesThe Keel Laying of second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Plate Cutting of fifth FPV under the 14 FPV Project for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took place at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai on October 30, 2025.
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October 28, 2025
ICG conducts long-range medical evacuation of a critically injured Iranian fisherman onboard fishing dhow approx. 1,500 km west of Kochi, KeralaIndian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a long-range medical evacuation of a critically injured Iranian fisherman with injuries to both eyes and deep lacerations on the right ear due to an explosion during fuel transfer to the generator on the fishing dhow Al-Owais.
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October 26, 2025
INS Sutlej Completes Hydrographic Survey at MauritiusINS Sutlej successfully completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, covering an extensive area of approximately 35,000 square nautical miles.
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October 24, 2025
Delivery of 'Mahe' – First Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, Kochi'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to Indian Navy on October 23, 2025.
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October 24, 2025
ICG Launches Two Fast Patrol Vessels: ICGS Ajit and ICGS AparajitThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked a significant milestone in strengthening India's maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ICG Ship Ajit and ICGS Aparajit at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 24, 2025.
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October 23, 2025
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.
