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October 7, 2025
Defence & security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians: Defence MinisterSelf-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy for us.
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October 7, 2025
Battlefield has changed, wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems & AI; Drones, anti-drone systems, quantum computing & directed-energy weapons will define the future: Defence MinisterDefence capital acquisitions have increased from ₹74,000 crore in FY21-22 to ₹1.2 lakh crore in FY24-25.
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October 6, 2025
ICG conducts 10th NATPOLREX-X & 27th NOSDCP off Chennai CoastParticipation of 40 Foreign Observers from 32 Countries & 105 National Delegates
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October 6, 2025
Commissioning of INS Androth, Second ASW Shallow Water CraftThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025. in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
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October 5, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri Visits Kemaman, Malaysia Operational Deployment to South China Sea and Indo-PacificIndian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman port in Malaysia, on October 2, 2025, as part of the Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific.
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October 5, 2025
Exercise Konkan – 2025 Commences on the Western SeaboardIndian Navy and Royal Navy bilateral Exercise KONKAN-25 commenced on October 5, 2025, off the western coast of India.
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October 4, 2025
GSL-Made Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshar Commissioned into Indian Coast GuardIndian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025.
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October 3, 2025
Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, Assumes Charge as Chief of Staff, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM, NM, assumed charge as the Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Mumbai, on October 1, 2025.
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October 3, 2025
Navantia hosts the naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine in CartagenaThe technical manoeuvre to launch the vessel into the water using a floating dock will take place in the coming weeks as part of scheduled shipyard operations.
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October 2, 2025
Indian Navy Ship Trikand Visits Taranto, ItalyIndian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand, called at Taranto, Italy, on September 28, 2025 during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
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October 2, 2025
INS Sutlej Arrives at Port Louis for 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey Mission in MauritiusINS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius on September 29, 2025.
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October 2, 2025
Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander Kenya Navy Visits Southern Naval CommandMajor General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, along with a four member delegation, visited Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi from September 30–October 2, 2025 as part of his official visit to India.
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October 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumed Command of ANCVice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed command of Andaman & Nicobar Command as the 19th Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command on October 1, 2025. He laid a wreath at Bayonet Square and reviewed the Guard of Honour at ANC, India's only Joint Services Command.
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October 1, 2025
Indian Navy Demonstrates Global Submarine Rescue Capability at Exercise Pacific Reach (XPR-25)The Indian Navy's Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar, showcased precision and professionalism at XPR-25, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
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September 29, 2025
Defence Minister Addresses ICG Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi; Calls for Futuristic Roadmap, Technological Vigilance, and Indigenous Strengthening of Maritime Security“While Responding to any crises, ICG has always acted swiftly to protect lives & property. The world judges India by how we act in such crises & ICG has consistently brought us honour”
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September 26, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Makes Port Call at Mombasa, KenyaThe ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) – INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya on September 25, 2025.
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September 24, 2025
Operationally Deployed INS Trikand Visits Limassol, CyprusIndian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Limassol, Cyprus on September 21, 2025 during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
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September 23, 2025
Indian Navy Set to Commission 'Androth', Second in ASW-SWC SeriesThe Indian Navy is set to commission its second state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on October 6, 2025.
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September 23, 2025
MDL signs MoU with Tamil Nadu Government to develop world-class Greenfield Shipyard on Eastern CoastUnder the framework of the Government of India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking...
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September 22, 2025
India and Morocco Sign MoU to Deepen Defence CooperationDefence Minister Announces Opening of New Defence Wing in Rabat to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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September 22, 2025
Indian Navy Car Rally Anchors in New Delhi, Concluding A Nationwide Outreach DriveThe Indian Navy Car Rally, part of the NWWA Outreach 2025 initiative, concluded its memorable eight-day journey on September 21, 2025 in New Delhi, where it was ceremonially flagged in by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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September 22, 2025
Chief of the Naval Staff Visit to Sri LankaAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 22-25, 2025.
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September 21, 2025
Indian Navy Strengthens Ties with Mozambique Navy During Port Call of First Training Squadron at MaputoIndian Navy proudly congratulates Lt Cdr Ujjwal Choudhary from Naval Dockyard Vishakhapatnam for finishing 'Ironman Triathlon', at 5th position in his age group, with a finishing time of 11 hrs 04 minutes conducted in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2023.
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September 21, 2025
Third Edition of Dweep Diksha Dialogue underscores ANC's Role as a Maritime Strategic HubThe Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India's only operational Joint Services Command, successfully hosted the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue on September 19-20, 2025 at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands.
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September 20, 2025
Maiden Bilateral Maritime Exercise Between Indian Navy and Hellenic Navy Concludes in the MediterraneanThe maiden edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded on September 18, 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea, marking an important milestone in the growing defence cooperation between India and Greece.
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September 19, 2025
Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya Commissioned into ICG at Paradip PortIndian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Adamya', the first ship of the eight in series Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha on September 19, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Armed Forces shape future roadmap at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025 was conducted by the Armed Forces in Kolkata, West Bengal from September 15 to 17, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Delivery of DSC A20 (YARD 325), First Ship of 5 X Diving Support Craft to Indian NavyDSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft was delivered by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata to the Indian Navy on September 16, 2025 at Kolkata.
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September 17, 2025
First Training Squadron Arrives at Maputo, MozambiqueThe First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi entered Maputo, Mozambique on September 16, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Navantia will build two new OPVs for the Spanish NavyThe Government of Spain has authorised the start of the contracting process. The new ships will have updated systems that will allow the Navy to optimise its missions.
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September 16, 2025
Go beyond traditional concepts of war & be ready to deal with unconventional threats: Defence Minister to Armed Forces at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Armed Forces to go beyond the traditional concepts of war and remain alert & ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats such as information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare.
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September 16, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Arrives in Suva, FijiIndian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on September 15, 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of her three-month deployment.
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September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews security situation & defence preparedness during Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 in KolkataPM emphasises on Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation for enhanced operational readiness of the Armed Forces
