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September 5, 2025
16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting held in SingaporeThe 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting took place in Singapore on September 4, 2025.
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September 4, 2025
Panama signs contract for the acquisition of the Super Tucano as new platform for the National Air and Naval ServicePanama becomes eighth Latin American country to select the A-29 Super Tucano as its main aircraft for the country's surveillance
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September 4, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Showcased in NAS Whidbey Island Open HouseGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) deployed an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)-configured MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Washington, to support its Open House event on August 23.
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September 3, 2025
Chief of the Naval Staff Visits National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, GujaratAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, on September 3, 2025.
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September 3, 2025
INS Trikand Arrived at Alexandria, EgyptOperationally deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, the ship is all set to participate in Exercise Bright Star
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September 3, 2025
Strengthening local partnershipsTKMS and VEM Technologies Pvt. Ltd. sign a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the area of submarine weapons technologies in line with the 'Make-in-India' vision.
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September 2, 2025
First Training Squadron Arrives at Port Victoria, SeychellesBuilding 'Bridges of Friendship', whilst training young minds, the ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, and CGS Sarathi, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on September 1, 2025.
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September 1, 2025
Indian Naval Ships Tamal and Surat Depart Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaIndian Naval warships INS Tamal and INS Surat concluded their port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 30, 2025. The ships participated in a Passage Exercise with RSNF Corvette HMS Jazan and thereafter continued with their planned deployment.
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September 1, 2025
Skana Robotics Unveils Scalable Maritime Autonomy Designed for Operational ResilienceThe company's first vessels- Bull Shark (USV) and Stingray (UUV) - introduce software-defined, mission-adaptive capabilities across surface and sub-surface domains
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August 30, 2025
Indian Navy Warship Visits Port Moresby to Join Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day CelebrationsThe Indian Navy's indigenous ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby today to participate in Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations, reaffirming the growing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Papua New Guinea.
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August 29, 2025
Conclusion of 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' Held Under the Aegis of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS-2025)
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held at Southern Naval Command, Kochi from August 27 to 28, 2025.
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August 26, 2025
Multi-mission stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri - commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister in VizagEquipped with next-gen weapons & systems, the ships to enhance Navy's ability to safeguard national interests across full spectrum of maritime missions
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August 23, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Completes Port call at SurabayaIndian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt, an indigenous ASW corvette, successfully completed a three-day port call at Surabaya, Indonesia, strengthening the bond of friendship, trust, and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).
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August 23, 2025
INS Tamal Concludes Port call at Souda Bay, GreeceINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on her passage to home base in India, called at Souda Bay, Greece, August 19-22, 2025.
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August 22, 2025
NAVANTIA to enhance the capability of two OPVs for the Royal Thai NavyNavantia has signed a new contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels whose systems need to be upgraded.
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August 21, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Tamal Arrived at Souda Bay, GreeceINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, on August 19, 2025 during her return passage to India post commissioning in Russia.
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August 21, 2025
Conclusion of SLINEX-2025The 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 successfully concluded at Colombo on August 18, 2025, reaffirming shared commitment and maritime security.
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August 20, 2025
6th High-Level Meeting between ICG and Vietnam Coast Guard held in HanoiThe 6th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Hanoi, Vietnam on August 20, 2025, under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation.
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August 20, 2025
Plate Cutting Ceremony of ICG's Fourth NGOPV Held at MDL, MumbaiThe Plate Cutting Ceremony of Yard 16404, the fourth in a series of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for Indian Coast Guard (ICG), took place in Mumbai on August 20, 2025.
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August 17, 2025
INS Tamal Concludes Port Call at Naples, ItalyINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Naples, Italy, from August 13-16, 2025 during her return passage to India.
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August 15, 2025
Indian Naval Ships in Sri Lanka for SLINEX – 25Indian Naval Ships INS Rana (a Guided Missile Destroyer) and INS Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) scheduled from August 14 to 18, 2025.
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August 15, 2025
INS Tamal Visits Naples, ItalyINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Naples, Italy, on August 13, 2025 during her return passage to India after the commissioning in Russia on July 1, 2025.
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August 14, 2025
INS Sandhayak Completes Maiden Port call at SingaporeINS Sandhayak, the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) of Indian Navy with state-of-the-art hydrography capability has concluded a fruitful maiden visit to Singapore.
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August 14, 2025
Delivery of Yard 3027 (Ikshak)Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, 102nd ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata and overseen by Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata) was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 14, 2025.
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August 11, 2025
8th High-Level Meeting between ICG and SLCG held in New DelhiThe 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in New Delhi on August 11, 2025, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the two countries.
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August 9, 2025
INS Sandhayak in Changi Naval Base, SingaporeIndian Naval Ship Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) with state-of-the-art hydrography capability entered Singapore on the momentous occasion of its National Day - August 9, 2025 for a three-day visit.
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August 9, 2025
Passing Out Parade of 01/25 Batch of Agniveers at INS ChilkaA significant milestone was achieved as the sixth batch of Agniveers passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on August 8, 2025. The post sunset Passing Out Parade saw 2010 Agniveers (including 309 women Agniveers) of the Indian Navy, and 276 Naviks of Indian Coast Guard took the Antim Pag during.
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August 5, 2025
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships on Operational Deployment in South East Asia Conclude the Port Call at ManilaAs part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi (Guided Missile Destroyer), INS Shakti (Fleet Tanker), and INS Kiltan (Anti Submarine Warfare corvette) of the Eastern Fleet...
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August 1, 2025
Indian Naval Ships visit Manila, Philippines, Strengthening Maritime Cooperation in South East AsiaAs part of the Indian Navy's ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet...
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, assumes charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 1, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, Assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on July 31, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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July 31, 2025
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on July 31, 2025.
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July 31, 2025
Project 17A Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate Himgiri Delivered to Indian NavyA major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 31, 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata.
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July 30, 2025
Indigenous Hovercraft Construction for ICG Begins at Chowgule ShipyardThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has kicked off construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) with the Girder Laying and Commencement of Erection ceremony at Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd in Goa, on July 30, 2025.
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July 30, 2025
INS Satpura Arrives in Singapore for SIMBEX-25Strengthening India–Singapore Maritime Cooperation
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July 30, 2025
India & UAE Commit to Deepening Defence Partnership at 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee MeetingIndia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation during the 13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting, held at the Secretary level for the first time, in New Delhi on July 30, 2025.
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July 29, 2025
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff Embarks on an Official Visit to JapanAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2, 2025.
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July 29, 2025
Goa Shipyard Ltd Launches “ICGS Atal” (Yard 1275): A Salute to Indigenous Maritime ProwessSixth Fast Patrol Vessel Launch Reinforces India's Self-Reliance in Shipbuilding
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July 25, 2025
The Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships Arrive at Da Nang, Vietnam – Deepening Maritime Ties and Advancing Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-PacificAs part of Indian Navy's ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam on July 24, 2025.
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July 23, 2025
Indian Naval Ships Conclude Visit to SingaporeEastern Fleet Concludes Singapore Port Call as Part of Operational Deployment at South East Asia Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, Satpura, and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded a port call to Singapore...
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July 23, 2025
Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Prachet' for ICG launched by GSL'Samudra Prachet', the last of the two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) was launched for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa on July 23, 2025.
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July 23, 2025
Indian Navy Concludes Shipbuilding Seminar – “Nation Building Through Shipbuilding”One day 'Shipbuilding Seminar – Nation Building Through Shipbuilding' was conducted by Warship Design Bureau on July 23, 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
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July 22, 2025
Keel Laying Ceremony of 1st Ship of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (06 NGOPVs) for Indian Coast GuardMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, achieved the milestone of keel laying of 1st ship of 06 NGOPVs (Y-16401) for the Indian Coast Guard on July 22, 2025.
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July 21, 2025
Launch of Yard 3034 (Ajay), Last Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) ProjectYard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and last ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has been launched on July 21, 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata...
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July 21, 2025
13th High-Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard Held in New DelhiThe 13th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held in New Delhi on July 21, 2025.
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July 19, 2025
INS Sandhayak, The First Indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL), Visits Port Klang, MalaysiaIndian Navy's indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL) INS Sandhayak made her maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation, from July 16-19, 2025.
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July 18, 2025
INS Nistar, first indigenously designed & constructed Diving Support Vessel, commissioned in Vizag in the presence of Minister of State for DefenceINS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth in Visakhapatnam on July 18, 2025.
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July 17, 2025
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships Arrive in Singapore as Part of the Deployment to South East AsiaIndian Navy Deepens Maritime Ties with Singapore
