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November 21, 2025
ICG conducts two-day coastal security exercise Sagar Kavach along Maharashtra & Goa coastlineThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline from November 19-20, 2025, demonstrating high inter-agency coordination...
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November 20, 2025
Swavlamban 2025 – Curtain Raiser Press ConferenceCurtain Raiser Press Conference for the fourth edition of Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar - Swavlamban 2025, was conducted in New Delhi on November 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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November 20, 2025
Northrop Grumman Celebrates 30 Years of Collaboration with Potez Aéronautique on E-2 HawkeyeNorthrop Grumman Corporation recently commemorated its 30-year collaboration with empennage supplier Potez Aéronautique on E-2 Airborne Command and Control aircraft programs.
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November 19, 2025
Chief of the Naval Staff Concludes Official Visit to the United StatesAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, concluded his official visit to the United States which was aimed at further strengthening the India-US maritime partnership and advancing shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.
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November 17, 2025
Second S-80 class submarine hits the water and prepares for testing phaseThe S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” submarine, the second of the S-80 class, is now afloat in Navantia's shipyard in Cartagena as it prepares for the final stages of its construction and commissioning, including harbour and sea trials.
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November 17, 2025
Indian Navy Unveils Crest of MaheThe Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of Mahe, the first ship of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), ahead of its upcoming commissioning in Mumbai.
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November 16, 2025
Eastern Naval Command Hosts Annual Navy Education Society Conference – 2025The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2025 was successfully conducted at the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, from November 10 to 13, 2025.
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November 16, 2025
Indian Navy to Commission Mahe, First of Eight ASW-SWC Being Built by CSL, KochiThe Indian Navy is poised to script another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding journey with the commissioning of Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on November 24, 2025.
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November 14, 2025
DRDO develops new generation Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for mine countermeasure missionsA new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) have been successfully developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for mine countermeasure missions.
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November 14, 2025
Culmination of Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) 'Trishul'Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, in early November 2025.
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November 14, 2025
Navantia and Thales Partner to Modernise the Royal Thai Navy FleetThree Thales Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems will be supplied for the modernisation of two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) and the upgrade of the HTMS Chang Landing Platform Dock (LPD), to be carried out by Navantia.
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November 12, 2025
Indian Navy Establishes New Recruitment Centre at KarwarNew Centre at INS Kadamba to Boost Recruitment and Strengthen the Navy's Presence on the Western Seaboard
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November 12, 2025
Fleet Solid Support programme achieves critical design review milestoneThe Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has achieved a pivotal milestone with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR), marking the transition from design to manufacturing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's next-generation support ships.
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November 12, 2025
Chief of the Naval Staff Visit to the United StatesAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on an official visit to the United States from November 12 to 17, 2025. The visit aims to further strengthen the robust and enduring maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the United States Navy, a key pillar of the India–US Defence Partnership.
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November 10, 2025
15th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in HanoiMoU inked for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support & Cooperation; Letter of Intent signed to strengthen defence industry collaboration
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November 10, 2025
INS Savitri Arrives in Mozambique, Fostering Stronger Bilateral Maritime TiesIndian Naval Ship INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Beira, Mozambique, as part of its ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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November 10, 2025
ICG organises 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board Meeting in GandhinagarIndian Coast Guard (ICG) organised the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting on November 10, 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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November 6, 2025
Commissioning of INS Ikshak, third of the SVL Class ShipINS Ikshak, the third of the Survey Vessel Large (SVL), was commissioned into the Indian Navy in a ceremonial event at Naval Base, Kochi on November 6, 2025.
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November 6, 2025
Grand Finale of the Indian Navy Quiz - THINQ - 25 Concludes at Indian Naval AcademyThe Grand Finale of THINQ 25 – The Indian Navy Quiz concluded with great enthusiasm and vibrancy at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on November 5, 2025.
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November 5, 2025
3rd Edition of Maritime Information Sharing Workshop Maritime Security Seminar Gurugram, IndiaHosted by IFC-IOR in Gurugram, the three-day MISW-25 brought together 57 participants from 30 countries to enhance real-time coordination, interoperability, and information sharing through focused deliberations and a practical table-top exercise using the indigenous MANTRA software
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November 5, 2025
Indian Navy to Commission 'Ikshak', Charting a New Course in Indigenous Hydrographic ExcellenceThe Indian Navy is poised to enhance its hydrographic survey capabilities with the commissioning of Ikshak, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class and the first to be based at the Southern Naval Command.
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November 2, 2025
Indian Navy to Conduct Tri-Services Exercise with Indian Army and Indian Air ForceTri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) “Trishul”, being conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, will commence in early November 2025.
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November 2, 2025
Indian Navy to Bolster Space-Based Communication with Indigenous GSAT-7R SatelliteIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch Indian Navy's GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today, November 2, 2025. This would be the most advanced communication satellite thus far for the Indian Navy.
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November 2, 2025
Visit of Indian Naval Ship Savitri to Port Louis, MauritiusIndian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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November 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh Assumes Charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian NavyVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on November 1, 2025. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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November 1, 2025
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, assumes charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel on November 1, 2025. He is an alumnus of 70th Course, NDA and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987.
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October 31, 2025
Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval CommandVice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command on October 31, 2025. He succeeds Vice Admiral V. Srinivas PVSM, AVSM, NM who superannuated after an illustrious career close to four decades in the Indian Navy.
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October 31, 2025
India to Host Historic Maritime Convergence with International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026, and IONS Conclave of ChiefsThe mega event will mark a key step in operationalising the PM's vision of MAHASAGAR, while highlighting India's indigenous naval capabilities and its commitment to being a Preferred Security Partner across regions
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October 30, 2025
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 (IPRD-2025) Concludes in New DelhiThe three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 concluded today in New Delhi.
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October 30, 2025
Milestone for ICG with Keel Laying & Plate Cutting of two Fast Patrol Vessels and Girder Laying of two Air Cushion VehiclesThe Keel Laying of second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Plate Cutting of fifth FPV under the 14 FPV Project for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took place at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai on October 30, 2025.
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October 28, 2025
ICG conducts long-range medical evacuation of a critically injured Iranian fisherman onboard fishing dhow approx. 1,500 km west of Kochi, KeralaIndian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a long-range medical evacuation of a critically injured Iranian fisherman with injuries to both eyes and deep lacerations on the right ear due to an explosion during fuel transfer to the generator on the fishing dhow Al-Owais.
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October 26, 2025
INS Sutlej Completes Hydrographic Survey at MauritiusINS Sutlej successfully completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, covering an extensive area of approximately 35,000 square nautical miles.
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October 24, 2025
Delivery of 'Mahe' – First Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, Kochi'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to Indian Navy on October 23, 2025.
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October 24, 2025
ICG Launches Two Fast Patrol Vessels: ICGS Ajit and ICGS AparajitThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked a significant milestone in strengthening India's maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ICG Ship Ajit and ICGS Aparajit at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 24, 2025.
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October 23, 2025
Operation Sindoor sent a global message that India is ever ready to respond to every challenge: Defence Minister at Naval Commanders' ConferenceIndian Navy created a deterrent posture that forced Pakistan to remain near its coast, the world witnessed Navy's operational readiness, professional capability & strength, says Rajnath Singh
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October 22, 2025
Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from October 16 to 18, 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on October 21, 2025 for the Harbour phase.
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October 18, 2025
Launch of Sixth ASW SWC BY 528 (MAGDALA) at CSL, KochiBY 528 (Magdala), the sixth vessel in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC), was launched on October 18, 2025 at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
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October 17, 2025
GA-ASI Selected To Support US Navy CCA Design EffortGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the US Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow.
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October 17, 2025
Delivery of Eleventh Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 25 (YARD 135)Induction Ceremony of 11th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135) was held on October 17, 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Chief Guest for Induction Ceremony was Cmde Sumeet Vishnu Shidore, GM (R) ND (Mbi).
