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June 20, 2025
Steel Cutting of Fourth Fleet Support Ship for Indian Navy'Steel Cutting' ceremony of fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on June 19, 2025, in presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff as the Chief Guest.
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June 20, 2025
Operationally Deployed INS Teg Arrives at Port Louis, MauritiusINS Teg, on her Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from June 19-22, 2025.
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June 18, 2025
INS Arnala Commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan at Naval Dockyard, VisakhapatnamFirst of Sixteen Indigenously Built Anti Submarine Shallow Water Craft Packed with State-of-the-Art ASW Weapons and Sensor Suite
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June 16, 2025
Fifth FPV 'Achal' built by Goa Shipyard Ltd Launched for ICG'Achal', the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was ceremoniously launched on June 16, 2025, in Goa by Kavita Harbola in the presence of Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard), Additional Director General Anil Kumar Harbola.
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June 14, 2025
ICG, Navy & IAF Execute High-Risk Operation to Stabilise Fire-Hit Singaporean Vessel Off KochiIn a major development in the firefighting and salvage operation of Singaporean Vessel MV Wan Hai 503, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), along with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, successfully transferred the tow of the distressed container vessel to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on June 13, 2025.
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June 14, 2025
Indian Navy Undertakes Daring Aerial Insertion of Salvage Team Onboard MV WAN HAI 503In the ongoing salvage operations of MV WAN Hai 503, which is under massive fire, the Indian Navy augmented the efforts with the aerial insertion of salvage team on June 13, 2025.
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June 13, 2025
DMC to deliver custom rudders for 4 Dutch and Belgian Anti-Submarine Warfare FrigatesDamen Marine Components has received the order to design, engineer and produce eight rudders for the four Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates that Damen Naval is building for the Belgian and Dutch Navies.
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June 12, 2025
ICG Chairs 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New DelhiThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on June 12, 2025.
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June 9, 2025
Keel Laying of Fourth Ex-GSL NGOPV (Yard 1283)Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) was held on June 9, 2025 with Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff as the Chief Guest in the presence of Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, CMD, GSL and other senior officials from the Indian Navy and the Shipyard.
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June 9, 2025
ICG Inaugurates Dedicated Jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala to Boost Coastal Security OperationsThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General (DG) Paramesh Sivamani, inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala on June 7, 2025.
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June 4, 2025
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems becomes TKMS – New brand, new claim and new colorsthyssenkrupp Marine Systems, one of the world's leading enterprises in the naval industry, is celebrating the start of a new phase in the company's development with the launch of a new brand.
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June 4, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 4, 2025.
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June 4, 2025
Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition team returns home after completing two-month-long 1,800-nautical-mile voyage to SeychellesThe expedition marks first-ever international open-sea sailing mission by an all-women team from Indian Armed Forces
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June 1, 2025
Maiden Visit of EUNAVFOR Ships to IndiaESPS Reina Sofia, commanded by Cdr Salvador Moreno Regil, Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia, commanded by Cdr Alberto Bartolomeo, Italian Navy, are in Mumbai from May 26 to June 1, 2025 for an operational turn around.
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May 31, 2025
Spring Term 2025 – Passing Out ParadeThe Passing Out Parade (POP) of Spring Term 2025 was conducted at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on May 31, 2025.
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May 30, 2025
Keel Laying of Last Ship (By 530) of ASW SWC (CSL) ProjectKeel Laying of the eighth and last ship (BY 530), Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), which is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, was undertaken on May 29, 2025 in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, CWP&A.
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May 30, 2025
Operation Sindoor is India's frontal assault against terrorism; If Pakistan resorts to anything evil, it will face Indian Navy's firepower: Defence Minister onboard INS Vikrant“Operation Sindoor is not yet over; It's just a pause”
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May 29, 2025
Nari Shakti played a crucial role in India's effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh flags-in INSV Tarini as Lt Cdr Dilna K & Lt Cdr Roopa return home following a successful circumnavigation expedition 'Navika Sagar Parikrama II'
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May 27, 2025
Indian Navy to Welcome Navika Sagar Parikrama II Crew After Historic CircumnavigationThe Indian Navy is all set to welcome the triumphant crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on successful completion of circumnavigation of the Globe onboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini.
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May 27, 2025
ICG-Led Response Mitigates Oil Spread After Liberian Container Vessel Sinking; 46 Containers Wash Ashore in KeralaThe Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) swift and coordinated response, supported by multiple agencies, slowed the spread of oil leaking from the sunken container vessel MSC ELSA 3 off the Alappuzha coast, Kerala.
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May 27, 2025
Navantia San Fernando celebrates the launch of the high-altitude patrol boat for the Royal Moroccan NavyConstruction number 565 of the shipyard touches the sea for the first time in an event presided over by high representatives of the Moroccan Navy and the president of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez.
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May 26, 2025
Defence Minister reviews performance of eight DPSUs in meeting with CMDs in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on May 26, 2025.
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May 25, 2025
ICG along with Indian Navy Rescues all 24 Crew members as Liberian container Vessel with Hazardous Cargo Sinks off KeralaA Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 (IMO NO. 9123221) sank off the Kochi coast at around 0750 hrs today on May 25, 2025, due to flooding.
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May 24, 2025
ICG and Haldia Dock Complex Conduct Marine Pollution Response Workshop to Strengthen Oil Spill ReadinessIndian Coast Guard (ICG), in collaboration with the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), hosted a two-day Marine Pollution Response Seminar and Workshop from May 21–22, 2025.
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May 21, 2025
Traditionally Built 'Ancient Stitched Ship' inducted into the Indian Navy as INSV Kaundinya
The Indian Navy formally inducted and named the Ancient Stitched ship as INSV Kaundinya today at a ceremonial event held at Naval Base, Karwar.
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May 20, 2025
8th Meeting of the India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation
The 8th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), constituted under the auspices of the India–US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), was organised in India from May 13 to 16, 2025.
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May 19, 2025
GA Integrates Software for USMC Common Intelligence Picture WTI Course
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the US Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) for a multi-service Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.
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May 13, 2025
Navantia and Leonardo sign MoU for jointly market naval solutionsNavantia and Leonardo have joined forces through a collaboration agreement to market naval solutions in the Defence area. The announcement was made during the International Defence Fair FEINDEF held in Madrid from 12 to 14 of May.
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May 11, 2025
Operation Sindoor not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social & strategic willpower: Defence Minister“Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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May 10, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participates in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Moscow, RussiaMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Russia from May 8 to 9, 2025.
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May 8, 2025
Delivery of 'Arnala'- First Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft to the Indian Navy'Arnala', the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on May 8, 2025 at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.
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May 8, 2025
INS Sunayna (IOS SAGAR) Returns to Kochi on Successful Completion of Month Long DeploymentIndian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar, jointly crewed by personnel from nine IOR Navies, concluded its month long deployment in SW IOR region and returned to Kochi on May 8, 2025.
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May 7, 2025
International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) – 2025Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
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May 5, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 5, 2025.
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May 5, 2025
DRDO & Indian Navy conduct combat firing (with reduced explosive) of indigenous Multi-Influence Ground MineDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM).
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May 5, 2025
INS Sharda Arrives Maafilaafushi, Maldives for HADR ExerciseIn line with India's commitment towards regional cooperation, INS Sharda arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise planned from May 4 to 10, 2025.
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May 2, 2025
IOS SAGAR in Port Victoria, SeychellesIndian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on May 1, 2025, marking another important milestone in her ongoing operational deployment across the South-West Indian Ocean Region.
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April 30, 2025
INS Kochi Arrives at Male, Maldives for Handing Over MNDF CGS HuraveeIndian Navy's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, arrived at Male, Maldives, on April 28, 2025 with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from December 2024 till April 2025.
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April 29, 2025
IOS SAGAR Concludes Port Call at Port Louis, MauritiusReinforcing the enduring bond between India and Mauritius, IOS SAGAR made a significant and engaging port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from April 26 to 28, 2025, as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean.
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April 28, 2025
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian NavyThe Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.
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April 27, 2025
IOS SAGAR in Port Louis, MauritiusIOS SAGAR arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius on April 26, 2025 on completion of Phase I of Joint EEZ surveillance with National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius as part of deployment to the South Western Indian Ocean.
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April 23, 2025
Delivery of 10th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)Induction ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on April 22, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Chief Guest for Induction Ceremony was Cmde A.K.K. Reddy, AGM(PR), ND(Mbi).
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April 18, 2025
INS Sunayna (IOS Sagar) Arrives in Mozambique Under Sagar Mission to Strengthen Maritime TiesINS Sunayna, currently on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique on April 17, 2025.
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April 17, 2025
Fugro and Damen partner to support the Royal Netherlands Navy with marine security and surveillance vesselFugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew.
