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October 24, 2024
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is scheduled from October 23 to 29, 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.
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October 24, 2024
Indian Navy's preparatory activities for HADR Ops - Cyclone DanaIn anticipation of the severe impact of Cyclone Dana along the coast of Odisha and West Bengal, the Indian Navy is preparing to conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
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October 23, 2024
Damen and idD Portugal Defence sign Collaboration agreementOn 18 October, Damen Shipyards Group and idD Portugal Defence signed a letter of intent (LOI) to boost collaboration in shipbuilding and further integrate Portuguese industry into the global naval value chain.
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October 22, 2024
Defence Minister & his Singaporean counterpart co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on October 22, 2024.
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October 22, 2024
Swavlamban 2024 - Curtain Raiser Press ConferenceThe Curtain Raiser Press Conference for the third edition of the Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar, Swavlamban, chaired by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, was held at New Delhi on October 22, 2024.
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October 21, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff on an Official Visit to United Arab EmiratesAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) is visiting UAE from October 21–24, 2024. This visit aims to strengthen the defence cooperation between the two countries, in line with the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership...
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October 20, 2024
Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman Maritime Exercise (Naseem-Al-Bahr)INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from October 13 to 18, 2024.
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October 19, 2024
Closing Ceremony of Malabar 2024The Sea Phase of Malabar 2024 concluded on October 18, 2024 at Visakhapatnam. This edition of Malabar, witnessed participation of warships with their integral helicopters, long range maritime patrol aircraft and submarine.
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October 18, 2024
Government to provide full support to the private sector in taking lead in the field of defence & making India an innovation & technology hub: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the private sector to move forward from 'participation' to 'taking lead' in the defence sector, assuring the Government's full support to make India an innovation & technology hub and one of the strongest countries in the world.
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October 18, 2024
Indian Navy's Motorcycle Expedition Flagged OffVice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command flagged off a Motorcycle Expedition 'Northeast Odyssey' today from Shillong, Meghalaya in attendance of Lt General Sanjay Malik, GOC, 101 Area and Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, SASO, Eastern Air Command.
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October 18, 2024
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Departs Manama, BahrainIndian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir and ICGS Veera completed their long range training deployment to Manama, Bahrain, on October 16, 2024.
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October 18, 2024
INS Shardul Concludes Port Visit at DubaiINS Shardul as part of long range training deployment concluded its visit to Port Rashid, Dubai, UAE, on October 16, 2024. The visit marked another important milestone in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and UAE.
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October 17, 2024
Damen Naval brings Alfa Laval on board for Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate ProjectDamen Naval has contracted Alfa Laval Benelux to deliver Fuel Oil Separators, cleaning tables, the Oily Bilge Water Separators and ILS deliverables for the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Belgian Navy.
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October 15, 2024
Defence Minister lays foundation stone of Very Low Frequency Station in Vikarabad, Telangana to bolster Navy's operational readinessState-of-the-art platforms & fool-proof communication system must for India to remain a strong deep sea force, says Rajnath Singh
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October 15, 2024
Sea Phase of Malabar 2024The Sea Phase of Exercise Malabar 2024 commenced on October 14, 2024 off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
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October 15, 2024
DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast GuardDG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The Flag Officer, during his illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades, has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments.
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October 14, 2024
Indian Navy Sailing Championship (INSC) – 2024The Indian Navy's most awaited and the largest sailing regatta, the Indian Navy Sailing Championship (INSC), is set to take place at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala from October 16 to October 19, 2024.
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October 14, 2024
Launch of 'Samarthak', first ship of Multi Purpose Vessel (L&T) project on October 14, 2024 at L&T, ChennaiThe first ship of the two Multi Purpose Vessel project, being built by L&T, Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched on October 14, 2024 at L&T, Kattupalli.
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October 14, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, assumes charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy)Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, SM, VSM assumes charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy) on October 14, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned in the Army Medical Corps on December 30, 1986.
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October 13, 2024
Visit of first Training Squadron to Bahrain and UAEContinuing with the Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian Gulf, INS Tir and ICGS Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at the Port of Manama, Bahrain on October 12, 2024.
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October 12, 2024
First Training Squadron Concludes Visit to Muscat, OmanIndian Naval Ships Tir and Shardul along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of the First Training Squadron (1TS) concluded visit to Muscat, Oman on October 9, 2024.
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October 12, 2024
Harbour Activities of Malabar-2024As part of the ongoing harbour activities during the Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, participating navies - India, Australia, Japan, and the United States - have been actively engaged in various collaborative events since October 9, 2024, at Visakhapatnam, coordinated by the Eastern Naval Command.
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October 11, 2024
Launch of LSAM 12 (Yard 80)The launch of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (Yard 80)', the Sixth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy...
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October 10, 2024
Indian Navy Signs MoU with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance for Providing Insurance to Naval CiviliansIndian Navy is committed to excellence, innovation, adaptability and enhanced functional efficiency in HR management of Civilian Personnel...
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October 9, 2024
Exercise Malabar 2024 – Opening CeremonyThe Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024 under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command was held onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura at Visakhapatnam on October 9, 2024.
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October 8, 2024
Delivery of Yard 3026 (Nirdeshak)Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on October 8, 2024.
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October 6, 2024
Long Range Training Deployment of First Training Squadron to Muscat, OmanIndian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy on long range training deployment arrived at Muscat, Oman on October 5, 2024.
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October 4, 2024
India's vision for Indo-Pacific is based on fostering partnerships through sustainable development, economic growth & mutual security: Defence Minister at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024“India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as we believe in fostering...
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October 4, 2024
Delivery of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 21 (Yard 131)The delivery of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 21', 7th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on October 4, 2024 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for NAD (Karanja).
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October 3, 2024
Launch of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Ashva (Yard 337)Third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Ashva (Yard 337) was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB) on October 3, 2024 at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Govt of India.
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October 3, 2024
Damen holds joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony for Portuguese Navy's Multi-Purpose ShipDamen Shipyards Group held a joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania.
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October 2, 2024
INSV Tarini Sails Out for Navika Sagar Parikrama IIAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff flagged off the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition from Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa on October 2, 2024.
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October 1, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin becomes first woman to take over as DG, Armed Forces Medical ServicesSurgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, on October 1, 2024, became the first woman officer to take over as the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for overall medical policy matters which relate to the Armed Forces.
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September 30, 2024
INS Talwar's Visit to Mombasa, KenyaStrengthening India's growing ties with East Africa in accordance with the Prime Minister's Vision of SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region, INS Talwar made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya, from September 22 to 25, 2024.
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September 30, 2024
Curtain Raiser: The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 (IPRD-2024)The 2024 edition of the annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will be held in New Delhi on October 3, 4 and 5, 2024.
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September 27, 2024
Defence Secretary leads an Indian delegation to Kenya; Holds talks with Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Kenya to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperationLays foundation stone of a new Radiology Complex at the Kenyan Naval base Mtongwe in Mombasa
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September 27, 2024
Indian Ocean Rim Association SeminarThe second edition of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) seminar on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing was conducted at Naval War College, Goa on September 25, 2024.
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September 26, 2024
Delivery of LSAM 13 (YARD 81), fifth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge for INS TunirThe delivery of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 13 (Yard 81)', the fifth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy...
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September 26, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff on an Official Visit to GreeceAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), is on a four day official visit to Greece from September 26 to 29, 2024.
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September 24, 2024
Goa Maritime Symposium – 24The fifth edition of Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024 was hosted by the Indian Navy from September 23-24, 2024 under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa.
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September 24, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 41st Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on September 24, 2024.
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September 24, 2024
Plate Cutting Ceremony of Multi Purpose Cargo Vessel (MPV) for Navi Merchants, DenmarkMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, commenced the production activity for the first Multipurpose Cargo Vessel (MPV) for Navi Merchants, Denmark, today.
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September 23, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Talwar Arrives in Mombasa, KenyaIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived in Mombasa, Kenya, on September 22, 2024. The visit aims to strengthen ties further and reaffirm India's commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth.
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September 23, 2024
Curtain Raiser Navika Sagar Parikrama IIThe Indian Navy is all set to embark on the extraordinary mission of circumnavigating the globe with the second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition.
