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April 1, 2026
Naval Investiture Ceremony – 2026Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to Indian Naval personnel on behalf of the President of India at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held in Mumbai on April 1, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract Modification for SEWIP Block 3 Maritime Electronic Attack SystemContinued development of SEWIP Family of Systems brings new capability to the US Navy
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March 31, 2026
Delivery of Malwan – The Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, Kochi'Malwan', the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 31, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Launch of First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi) at GSL, GoaYard 1280 (Shachi), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), was launched at GSL, Goa on March 31, 2026 by Mrs Shagun Sobti, in the presence of Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff.
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March 31, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Maputo, MozambiqueINS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on March 29, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' Delivered to Indian Navy – A Major Boost to Atmanirbharta in Warship BuildingIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' Under Project 17A At GRSE, Kolkata
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March 31, 2026
Indian Navy Inducts Final Survey Vessel (Large) 'Sanshodhak', Completing Four-Ship ProjectSanshodhak (Yard 3028), the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2026.
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March 30, 2026
Delivery of Agray – the Fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by GRSE, Kolkata'Agray', the fourth of eight ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, has been delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2026 at Kolkata.
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March 29, 2026
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 Held at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe Indian Navy hosted IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi on March 27, 2026.
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March 27, 2026
MoD inks ₹858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System & Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I AircraftThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of ₹858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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March 27, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Sète, FranceThe Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at the historic port city of Sète on March 26, 2026 as part of the ongoing landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26.
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March 27, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Makes Port Call at Maputo, MozambiqueINS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on March 26, 2026 as part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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March 27, 2026
Personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries Complete Harbour Training as Indian Navy Strengthens Regional Maritime Cooperation Through 'IOS Sagar' InitiativeIndian Navy's IOS SAGAR initiative achieved a significant milestone in advancing regional maritime cooperation with the successful completion...
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March 22, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Victoria, SeychellesIndian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 20, 2026 on completion of an enriching port call.
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March 21, 2026
Indian Navy Set to Commission its Latest Stealth Frigate 'Taragiri'A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian Navy's Frontline
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March 18, 2026
Keel laying of two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for ICGThe keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026.
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March 18, 2026
Indian Navy Continues IOS Sagar Initiative to Strengthen Maritime Partnership with Indian Ocean NationsReaffirming India's commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on March 16, 2026.
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March 14, 2026
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini Arrives at Valletta, Malta, Bolstering Mediterranean Maritime TiesThe Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta on March 12, 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26.
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March 14, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Louis, MauritiusINS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on March 13, 2026. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on March 12, 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis.
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March 13, 2026
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel (COM), Indian Navy, commissions first of its kind Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at Naval Group India Workshop, KarwarOn March 13th 2026, Naval Group India announced the commissioning of a Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at its technical workshop in Karwar by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy.
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March 13, 2026
Deepening the strategic partnership: VEM and TKMS sign Teaming Agreement for joint torpedo production in IndiaTKMS signed a cooperation agreement (Teaming Agreement) with VEM Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a renowned Indian defence company based in Hyderabad, Telangana ,India specializing in the design, development and manufacture of weapon and air-based systems.
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March 11, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand at Port Louis, MauritiusIndian Naval Ship Trikand, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Port Louis, Mauritius on March 10, 2026 during her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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March 6, 2026
Self-reliance is the only way to stay relevant & ready in today's global uncertainties: Defence Minister at Sagar Sankalp“Defence exports poised to reach approximately ₹29,000 crore by April 2026”
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March 5, 2026
Defence Minister exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today's evolving tech-driven era to realise Government's Viksit Bharat goalDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms...
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March 3, 2026
MoD inks ₹5,083 crore contracts for ALH Mk-II (MR) & VL-Shtil missilesMinistry of Defence, on March 3, 2026, signed contracts worth a total of ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
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March 3, 2026
Contract for 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges for Indian Navy with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, ThaneA contract for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges has been concluded with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on March 2, 2026.
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March 2, 2026
B.P. Singh, Takes Over as Director General of Naval ArmamentB.P. Singh Assumed Charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on March 1, 2026. An officer of the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), he succeeds Divakar Jayant, who superannuated on February 28, 2026, after rendering distinguished service to the nation.
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March 2, 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives at Alexandria After Milestone Transit Through Suez CanalINS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria on March 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in her ongoing transoceanic expedition, Lokayan-26.
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March 2, 2026
Minister of State for Defence flags-in INSV Kaundinya following successful completion of its maiden overseas voyage to OmanSanjay Seth encourages youth to embrace adventure & innovation rooted in civilisational confidence
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March 1, 2026
INS Tarangini Arrives at Trincomalee, Sri LankaIndian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived at Trincomalee Harbour, Sri Lanka on a training visit on February 27, 2026.
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February 27, 2026
Commissioning of INS Anjadip at ChennaiINS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy in an official ceremony held at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
MILAN 2026 Concludes Successfully; Closing Ceremony Onboard INS Vikrant Marks Maritime MilestoneExercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy's premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on February 25, 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
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February 23, 2026
Indian Navy to Commission AnjadipThe Indian Navy is set to enhance its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project.
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February 23, 2026
INS Sudarshini Marks Historic Port Call at Safaga, Egypt During Lokayan-26Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Safaga, Egypt on February 21, 2026 as part of her ongoing Lokayan-26 deployment.
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February 21, 2026
Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 Reinforces Shared Vision of Maritime Security in Indian Ocean RegionThe 5th Edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) was successfully conducted at Naval War College, Goa on February 21, 2026, bringing together Chiefs of Navies and senior maritime leaders from 15 Indian Ocean Region nations.
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February 20, 2026
India Assumes Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval SymposiumThe 9th Conclave of Chiefs of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) convened at Visakhapatnam on February 20, 2026, bringing together Chiefs of Navies...
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February 19, 2026
Global fraternity must join hands to tackle evolving maritime challenges, says Defence Minister as he inaugurates Exercise MILAN in Vizag“UN Convention on the Law of Seas legal framework can be further strengthened through a comprehensive global naval architecture”
