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September 1, 2023
Visit of INS Delhi to Colombo, Sri LankaINS Delhi, Indian Navy's first indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, arrived at Colombo on September 1, 2023. The ship is on a two-day visit that coincides with the visit by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Sri Lanka.
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August 31, 2023
Indian Navy steps up preparations for Sagar Parikrama IVThe Indian Navy signalled the formal commencement of its preparations for Sagar Parikrama IV at Goa on August 27, 2023. As part of the same, the Ocean Sailing Node signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd), the ace circumnavigator and Golden Globe Race hero...
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August 31, 2023
Launch of 'DSC A 20 (Yard 325)' First Ship of 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project August 31, 2023 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL), Kolkata'DSC A 20' (Yard 325), the first ship of Five (05) Diving Support Craft (DSC) project being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata...
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August 31, 2023
FN Herstal launches a new versatile weapon mount for land and sea platformsFN Herstal is pleased to announce that its new Multi Weapon Mount has been fully MIL-STD certified and is ready for service. It joins a wide range of high-performance products in FN Herstal's Air, Land and Sea Weapon Systems catalogue.
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August 30, 2023
Curtain Raiser Launch of Y-12654 (Mahendragiri)Mahendragiri, the last Project 17A Frigate, will be launched by Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, at M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai on September 1, 2023.
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August 30, 2023
Damen Triton and British Royal Navy announce collaborationDamen Digital Solutions, the digital services division of Damen Shipyards Group, and the British Royal Navy's innovation programme NavyX are pleased to announce an active collaboration.
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August 30, 2023
Enhancing Maritime SATCOM Security: Orbit Integrates NetShroud+ Cyber Solution into OceanTRx MIL SystemsDesigned to prevent cyberattacks on antennas, NetShroud+ enables continuous communication in any situation, even in the middle of the sea.
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August 29, 2023
Visit of UAE Navy SME Delegation to Indian Navy Facilities
A three member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi arrived India on August 27, 2023 for four day visit to specialised Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather Modelling units of Indian Navy (IN) at Kochi, Goa and New Delhi.
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August 26, 2023
INS Sunayna visit to port of Durban, South Africa
INS Sunayna visited port of Durban, South Africa from August 21-25, 2023 reinforcing India's ties with the maritime partners towards and in accordance with Prime Minister's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
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August 26, 2023
5th edition of AUSINDEX–23 at Sydney5th edition of biennial AUSINDEX maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) was conducted from August 22-25, 2023 at Sydney, Australia.
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August 25, 2023
Keel Laying Ceremony of 04 Coast Guard FPVs and Inauguration of GSL Integrated Stores Complex
Goa Shipyard Limited witnessed the Keel Laying Ceremony of 04 Coast Guard FPVs and Inauguration of GSL Integrated Stores Complex on August 25, 2023 at the hands of Giridhar Aramane, IAS, Defence Secretary in the presence...
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August 24, 2023
Conclave-cum-Symposium on self reliance in Missile Technology held at VisakhapatnamThe Missile Technology Conclave-cum-Symposium themed 'Aatmanirbharta in Missile Repairs & Indigenisation Technologies (AMRIT-2023)', was organised by INS Kalinga at Samudrika Auditorium, Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on August 23, 2023.
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August 24, 2023
US Navy Awards Sikorsky Contract to Build 35 CH-53K® HelicoptersThe US Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a $2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K® helicopters – the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft.
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August 24, 2023
DAC approves proposals worth 7,800 crore to enhance operational capabilities of the Armed ForcesA Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth approximately 7,800 crore on August 24, 2023.
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August 23, 2023
Signing of SOP on White Shipping Information Exchange Between Indian Navy and Philippine Coast GuardAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff and CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, Commandant of Philippine Coast Guard signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for exchange of White Shipping Information on August 23, 2023.
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August 22, 2023
Indian Coast Guard signs MoU with Philippines Coast Guard on enhanced maritime cooperation; holds the first bilateral meetIn a significant step towards bolstering the bilateral cooperation between India and Philippines, Indian Coast Guard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on enhanced maritime cooperation.
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August 22, 2023
Inauguration of 600 residential accommodation at Naval Base Karwar by Chief of Naval StaffAdmiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff visited Naval Base Karwar on August 21, 2023. During the visit, CNS inaugurated two residential buildings comprising 600 flats at Amadhalli and Arga Naval Base each in the presence of large number of families of naval personnel and defence civilians.
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August 22, 2023
INS Sunayna enters Durban, South AfricaINS Sunayna entered port of Durban, South Africa on August 21, 2023. The ship undertook passage exercise with South African Navy Ship SAS King Sekhukhune I off Durban. Post exchange of pleasantries at sea, the ship entered Durban harbour.
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August 21, 2023
Exercise Malabar-23 concludesThe 27th edition of Exercise Malabar, concluded on the East Coast of Australia off Sydney on August 21, 2023. The exercise saw participation of Ships, Submarines and aircraft from the Indian Navy (IN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the US Navy (USN).
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August 19, 2023
INS Vagir on an Extended Range Deployment to Fremantle, AustraliaINS Vagir, an Indian Navy (IN) submarine, is on an extended-range deployment. The deployment commenced in June 2023 and Vagir will reach Fremantle, Australia on August 20, 2023.
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August 18, 2023
Launch of Second MCA Barge, Yard 76 (LSAM 8) at M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, VisakhapatnamSecond Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 76 (LSAM 8) was launched by Cmde G. Ravi, Warship Production Superintendent (Visakhapatnam) on August 18, 2023 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd).
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August 17, 2023
Launch of Y-3024 (Vindhyagiri)Vindhyagiri, the sixth Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at GRSE, was launched today at the shipyard by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. As Vindhyagiri descended into the waters of river Hoogly, a wave of euphoria swept across the gathering.
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August 14, 2023
List of Gallantry Awards to Indian Naval Personnel Approved by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2023President Droupadi Murmu, has approved following Gallantry awards to Indian Navy personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2023.
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August 13, 2023
Launch of Y-3024 (Vindhyagiri) on August 17, 2023Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A Frigate, will be launched by the President of India Droupadi Murmu, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata on August 17, 2023.
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August 13, 2023
Visit of United States Congressional Delegation to WNCA two-member United States Congressional delegation, visited Headquarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai on August 11, 2023. The delegation included Representatives Rohit Khanna and Deborah Ross accompanied by Dr. Vikram Krishnamoorthy, Under Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
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August 12, 2023
Indian Navy Participates in Bilateral Naval Maritime Partnership Exercise with UAE NavyTwo Indian Naval Ships INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand, under the command of Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, arrived at Port Rashid, Dubai on August 8, 2023 to participate in a bilateral Naval Maritime Partnership Exercise with the UAE Navy.
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August 10, 2023
MALABAR-2023 at Sydney, AustraliaIndian Navy's indigenous frontline warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata will participate in Exercise MALABAR 2023 scheduled at/ off Sydney from August 11-21, 2023 along with ships and aircraft from the US Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).