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September 12, 2024
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile off Odisha coastDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on September 12, 2024, at approximately 1500 hours.
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September 10, 2024
Simultaneous Launch of 'Malpe and Mulki', Fourth and Fifth Ships of ASW SWC (CSL) ProjectMalpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on September 9, 2024 at CSL, Kochi.
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September 9, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Amphibious OperationsIn a landmark event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
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September 5, 2024
ICG Participates in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies MeetingIndian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from September 3 to 4, 2024 at Incheon, South Korea.
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September 5, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in LucknowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 5, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
Launch of LSAM 21 (Yard 131)The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 21 (Yard 131)', 7th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on September 5, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (Launch site of SPPL).
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September 4, 2024
Indian Navy and South African Navy Sign Implementing Agreement to Enhance Submarine Rescue Support CooperationIn a significant milestone to develop bilateral naval cooperation, the Indian Navy and the South African Navy have signed an Implementing Agreement (IA) that ensures the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in times of distress or accident.
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September 4, 2024
Update on Indian Navy's Flood Relief Efforts in Andhra PradeshIn response to the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Navy assets under Eastern Naval Command have been actively deployed to assist the State Administration and NDRF in ongoing relief efforts.
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September 4, 2024
ICGS Sujay makes port call in South Korea as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East AsiaIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Sujay, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Incheon, South Korea on September 4, 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.
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September 4, 2024
First Joint Commanders' Conference commences in LucknowCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on integration across various domains for adapting to future warfare & conduct of effect based operations
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September 3, 2024
Vice Admiral Vineet Mccarty, assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on September 3, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989 and is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
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September 3, 2024
India and Kenya holds 3rd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meetingThe third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi on September 3, 2024.
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September 3, 2024
DRDO hands over production document of 30mm HEPF Shell to Director General of Naval Armament InspectionThe shell to further enhance Indian Navy's combat capability against drones
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August 31, 2024
Naval Commanders at Kochi for Operational Level DiscussionsAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over Indian Navy's operational level discussions conducted at Kochi from August 27–30, 2024.
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August 31, 2024
Dr D.K. Sunil Takes Over as CMD (Additional Charge) of HALDr D.K. Sunil, Director (Engineering, Research and Development) has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) of HAL from C.B. Ananthakrishnan, effective from September 1, 2024.
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August 30, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Spanish Navy Ship AtalayaIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar had arrived on a two day visit at Malaga, Spain on August 25, 2024 and post departure on August 27, 2024 conducted Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.
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August 29, 2024
First indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of ICG, 'Samudra Pratap' Launched in presence of Minister of State for Defence in GoaThe country must become fully Atmanirbhar in defence production: RRM
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August 29, 2024
12th India – South Africa Navy Staff TalksThe 12th India-South Africa Navy Staff Talks were held in New Delhi on August 27–28, 2024, further strengthening Navy-to-Navy collaboration between the two nations.
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August 29, 2024
Second Arihant-Class submarine 'INS Arighaat' commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister in VisakhapatnamThe second Arihant-Class submarine 'INS Arighaat' was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024 at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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August 29, 2024
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, takes over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, NM took over as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy on August 29, 2024. He succeeds Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty.
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August 28, 2024
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar takes over as Director General Project SeabirdVice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar NM, assumed duties of the Director General Project Seabird, with a charter to oversee largest defence infrastructure project currently progressing at the Karwar Naval Base, from Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on August 28, 2024.
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August 28, 2024
Orbit Secures $6 Million Contract to Supply Advanced Satellite Communication Systems for Naval Military Platforms in AsiaAdvanced Systems to Provide Continuous Satellite Connectivity Across Multiple Frequencies for a Leading Global Fleet
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August 27, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Malaga, Spain for a two day VisitIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain M.R. Harish arrived at Malaga, Spain on August 25, 2024 for a two day visit to enhance the existing bilateral relations between India and Spain.
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August 27, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff visits Southern Naval CommandAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff accompanied by Shashi Tripathi, President of Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA) arrived on his maiden visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi on August 26, 2024 after taking over the helm.
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August 26, 2024
Indian Coast Guard Executes Daring Night-time Rescue, Saving 11 Lives in Coordinated OperationThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on August 26, 2024 rescued 11 crew members from the distressed MV ITT Puma during a challenging night-time Search and Rescue operation.
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August 25, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Naval Surface Warfare Centre in USDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, as a part of his ongoing tour to the US, visited the William B Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) at Memphis, Tennessee.
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August 20, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & his Japanese counterpart Kihara Minoru hold delegation-level talks in New DelhiReaffirm commitment towards strengthening bilateral relations and regional peace
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August 19, 2024
Visit by Admiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief Russian Federation NavyAdmiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief, Russian Federation Navy is on an official visit to India from August 19-22, 2024.
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August 18, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates new state-of-the-art ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in ChennaiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on August 18, 2024.
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August 18, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Esbjerg, Denmark for a Two Day VisitIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain M.R. Harish arrived at Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit.
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August 15, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Gothenburg, Sweden for a Two Day VisitIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain M.R. Harish arrived at Gothenburg, Sweden on August 14, 2024 for a two day visit.
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August 15, 2024
Japan Buys Two SeaGuardians from GA-ASIThe Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), scheduled for delivery in 2025.
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August 14, 2024
GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian Showcased at RIMPAC 2024Sonobuoy Dispensing System and LRASM Among the New Capabilities Featured
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August 13, 2024
Boeing Partners with AIESL for Component MRO to Support Indian P-8I FleetBoeing and AIESL have partnered to provide in-country overhaul services of critical components for the Indian Navy's fleet of 12 Boeing P-8I aircraft.
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August 12, 2024
COTECMAR and Damen sign contract for construction of frigate for Colombian Navy in ColombiaIn Cartagena, Colombia, the Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) and Damen Shipyards Group...
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August 10, 2024
Passing Out Parade of 01/24 Batch of Agniveers at INS ChilkaA significant milestone was achieved as 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women Agniveers, of the Indian Navy, along with 331 Coast Guard Naviks, passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on August 9, 2024.
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August 9, 2024
ICG Evacuates Philippines Crew with medical emergency off the coast of Port BlairIn a swift Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship, C-428 evacuated a 39 year-old Philippines crew member from Marshall Island flagged Vessel Olympia GR off Port Blair in the early hours of August 9, 2024.
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August 8, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches London, UK for a Four Day VisitIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at London harbour on August 7, 2024 for a four-day visit. Indian Navy and the Royal Navy share historical ties, which have continued to thrive in recent decades.
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August 8, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur assumes charge as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur today assumed the charge of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) at the office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
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August 7, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts MPX With Sea Lynx of German NavyIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar during her return leg from St Petersburg, Russia conducted Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with German Navy off Kiel Canal on August 5, 2024.
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August 7, 2024
ICG rescues 21-year old fisherman with second-degree burns from IFB Sengalamman off the Andhra Pradesh coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on midnight of August 7, 2024, rescued a 21-year-old Indian fisherman, with second-degree burns on the left side of the body.
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August 5, 2024
Need to embrace changes in financial processes due to rapidly changing nature & character of war: CDS General Anil ChauhanConference on enhancing financial cohesion and synergy in Armed Forces held in New Delhi
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August 4, 2024
IDF Purchases IAI's SDR Airborne Radios for UAVs Allows shore-based hailing of maritime vesselsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has been awarded a contract, by competitive tender, to provide the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with airborne radios, for installation on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles...
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August 3, 2024
Visit of INS Shalki to ColomboThe Indian Navy continues with the rescue and relief operations at landslide affected areas of Wayanad district, amidst inclement weather and difficult terrain.
