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August 17, 2026
Eighth Edition of IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 Concludes at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on August 14, 2026.
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August 17, 2026
Lokayan 2026 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Ponta DelgadaIndian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded her port call at Ponta Delgada, Azores, on 16 Aug 2026, as part of Lokayan 2026.
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August 14, 2026
Lokayan 2026 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Enters Ponta Delgada, PortugalThe Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini entered the port of Ponta Delgada in Azores, Portugal, on August 13, 2026, as part of the ongoing Lokayan 2026 voyage.
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August 11, 2026
Launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (YARD 3037, Shruti) at GRSE, KolkataYard 3037 (Shruti), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata on August 11, 2026 by Manika Sadhu, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition.
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August 3, 2026
Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, Assumes Charge as Director General Naval OperationsVice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM, assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations on August 3, 2026. An alumnus of the 78th course of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1991.
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August 1, 2026
Launch of DSC A24 (Yard 329) – Fifth Ship of Diving Support Craft (DSC) ProjectDSC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, was launched on August 1, 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Kamal Singh in presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel.
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August 1, 2026
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod, Assumes Charge as Deputy Chief of Naval StaffVice Admiral A.N. Pramod, AVSM, YSM, assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on August 1 2026. An alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa, Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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July 30, 2026
Delivery of Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel – 'Nipun''Nipun' the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV), built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 30, 2026 at Visakhapatnam.
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July 30, 2026
Defence Minister felicitates crew of IASV Triveni for completing first-ever all-women Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expeditionSamudra Pradakshina is proof of Tri-service jointness & Nari Shakti, it will inspire every Indian: Rajnath Singh
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July 29, 2026
Launch of Machilipatnam, the Seventh of the Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water CraftMachilipatnam (BY 529), the seventh of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy, was launched on July 29, 2026 by Mrs Goolrukh Anand...
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July 26, 2026
Lokayan 26 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Departs Boston, USAINS Sudarshini, the sail training ship of the Indian Navy, departed Boston, USA on July 25, 2026, as part of ongoing Lokayan 26.
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July 25, 2026
Indian Coast Guard Rescues 170 Persons in Extensive Flood Relief Operations Across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South GujaratIndian Coast Guard, working in close coordination with the civil administration, rescued 170 stranded persons in the flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat...
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July 23, 2026
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Concludes at Southern Naval Command, KochiOperation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, concluded at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on July 23, 2026.
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July 22, 2026
Defence Minister flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expeditionNine women officers return home after a successful 314-day voyage covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans
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July 22, 2026
Indian Navy Commissions INS Malvan, The Second of the Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water CraftINS Malvan, the second of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned at Karwar on July 22, 2026.
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July 21, 2026
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Commences at Southern Naval Command, KochiOperation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, commenced at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on July 20, 2026.
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July 16, 2026
Indian Navy Set to Commission the Latest ASW Shallow Water Craft MalvanThe Indian Navy will commission Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) on July 22, 2026.
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July 16, 2026
Indian Navy to Host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from July 20 to 23 2026.
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July 16, 2026
Jean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDAJean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDA from November 1, 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger.
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July 13, 2026
Lokayan 26 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Participates in Grand Parade of Sails at Boston, USAIndian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Boston on July 12, 2026 after her successful participation in the Sail4th 250 celebrations at New York.
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July 11, 2026
A New Sentinel for the Seas: INS Mahendragiri Commissioned into the Indian NavyMDL-Built Stealth Frigate Reinforces India's March Towards Atmanirbharta in Defence
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July 10, 2026
India stands as primary guarantor of peace & stability in Indian Ocean Region: Defence Minister lauds Indian Navy for safeguarding maritime interests“Future conflicts could emerge in unforeseen forms; Soldiers must remain ready”
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July 9, 2026
Lokayan 26 — INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at New York, USAIndian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded her port call at New York, USA, on July 8, 2026, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition.
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July 7, 2026
NATO Signals Intent to Expand Maritime ISR Capability with Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C TritonTriton to strengthen global security among allied nations with surveillance capability
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July 6, 2026
Indian Navy Set to Commission Mahendragiri, the Sixth Project 17A Indigenous Stealth FrigateThe Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026.
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July 5, 2026
Lokayan 2026 - INS Sudarshini Arrives in New York for Sail4th 250 CelebrationsIndian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Port on July 4, 2026 to represent India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations.
