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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.
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April 16, 2025
Indian Navy Hosts Meghayan 25The 3rd edition of the Indian Navy's Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium - Meghayan 25 – was held on April 14, 2025, to commemorate the formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and celebrating WMO Day 2025.
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April 15, 2025
INSV Tarini Flagged Off from Cape Town for the Final Leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II ExpeditionINSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the final leg of her journey to Goa on April 15, 2025, at 1030 hours local time (1400 hrs IST).
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April 15, 2025
Damen Naval selects Van Halteren Technologies for Key ASWF SystemsDamen Naval has awarded Van Halteren Technologies two contracts for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (ASWF) programme: the delivery of Replenishment at Sea (RAS) systems and Helicopter Transfer Systems (HTS).
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April 14, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth calls on Tanzanian Vice-President Philip Isdor Mpango and Minister of Defence & National Service Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax in Dar es SalaamMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth called on Vice-President of Tanzania Philip Isdor Mpango and Minister of Defence & National Service Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax in Dar es Salaam on April 14, 2025.
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April 14, 2025
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercept narcotics of worth approximately ₹1,800 CroreIn a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 12-13, 2025, seized over 300 kg of narcotics (methamphetamine) worth approximately ₹1,800 crore.
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April 13, 2025
Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 InaugurationThe Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 was inaugurated on April 13, 2025 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and African nations.
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April 13, 2025
IOS Sagar Makes First Port Call at Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaINS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on April 12, 2025.
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April 12, 2025
Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 Culminates with Distinguished Visitors' Day at Kakinada, Andhra PradeshThe fourth edition of bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the United States culminated with a Distinguished Visitors' (DV) Day at Kakinada, on April 11, 2025.
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April 12, 2025
Africa India Key Maritime Engagement 2025The inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise Africa India Key Maritime Engagement, AIKEYME, which means 'Unity' in Sanskrit, is planned for six days from April 13 to 18, 2025
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April 11, 2025
Culmination of first Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concluded today in New Delhi.
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April 11, 2025
Keel Laying of Third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 3039)Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on April 11, 2025 with Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) as the Chief Guest.
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April 10, 2025
Navantia will enhance the capability of Royal Thai Navy amphibious shipNavantia will support the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in its project to enhance the capability of the landing platform dock (LPD) HTMS Chang (792).
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April 9, 2025
Phase two of first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025Phase 2 of First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference commenced with an inaugural address by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Nausena Bhawan on April 7, 2025. The five-day event is being conducted in two phases, Phase I was held on April 5, 2025 at Karwar and Phase 2 being held at New Delhi from April 7 to 10, 2025.
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April 7, 2025
A Tri-services All Women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, Samudra Pradakshina, kick-starts its 55-Day VoyageA tri-services all women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, “Samudra Pradakshina” from Mumbai to Seychelles and back was flagged off on April 7, 2025 by Lt General A.K. Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering (CME) from the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre, Colaba, Mumbai.
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April 7, 2025
GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
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April 6, 2025
INS Tarkash Undertakes Passex with Royal New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Te KahaThe Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tarkash participated in a PASSEX with the Royal New Zealand Navy's Anzac-class frigate Te Kaha on April 4, 2025 in the Gulf of Aden.
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April 6, 2025
INS Trikand Renders Critical Medical Assistance in the Central Arabian SeaIndian Navy's Mission Deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand, operating in the Central Arabian Sea, provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew of a Fishing Vessel operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.
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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar with 44 personnel of nine friendly nations of Indian Ocean RegionDefence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister reviews maritime security situation & Indian Navy's operational readiness during the Phase-1 of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in KarwarDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 4, 2025
Bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Harbour and Sea Training Phase of International Crew of IOS SAGARIndian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) concluded its harbour and sea training phase at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the ship with her crew, has left for Karwar.
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April 2, 2025
Aatmanirbharta in Defence: Project Sanction Order signed for Design & Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine worth ₹270 croreProject Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
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April 2, 2025
Launching of fifth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Ojas (Yard 339)Launching of fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on March 31, 2025 at TRSL, Kolkata in presence of Cmde Sanjay Kumar, President SSB, Kolkata as the Chief Guest.
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April 2, 2025
Indo-US Joint HADR Amphibious Exercise - Tiger Triumph Opening Ceremony Joint StatementThe opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the US-Tiger Triumph 2025 was held onboard the Indian Navy's INS Jalashwa (L41) on April 1, 2025.
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April 2, 2025
Embraer announces the selection of Super Tucano as the new platform for the Panamian National Air and Naval ServicePanama joins seven other Latin American countries that have chosen the Super Tucano as their main aircraft for the country's surveillance
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April 2, 2025
2,500 Kg Narcotics Seized by Indian Navy's Mission Deployed Warship INS TarkashINS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean.
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April 1, 2025
Navika Sagar Parikrama IIINSV Tarini entered Cape Town, South Africa, completing the fourth leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, the vessel and the crew were welcomed by Ms Ruby Jaspreet, Consul General of India at Cape Town, Rear Admiral (JG) Lisa Hendricks, Chief of Staff, South African Navy Fleet and the Defence Adviser of India at Pretoria, Captain Atul Sapahia.
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March 30, 2025
Operation Brahma - Indian Naval Ships Sail with Relief MaterialIn the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar.
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March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed ForcesMinistry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
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March 28, 2025
Indian and Russian Navies set for the 14th Edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise – INDRA 2025The 14th edition of the Indian-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025.
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March 27, 2025
Launch of Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on March 26, 2025 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the launching Ceremony was Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT), Mumbai.
