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June 19, 2024
German Armed Forces order two more F126 multipurpose frigates from Damen NavalThe German Navy will receive its urgently needed extra maritime power through an additional procurement of two F126 frigates.
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June 18, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace OperationsChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on June 18, 2024, in New Delhi.
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June 18, 2024
INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, SeychellesINS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on June 15, 2024 in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster.
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June 18, 2024
Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical AirlifterLockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet.
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June 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Critical Capabilities in Indo-Pacific Region ExercisesNorthrop Grumman Corporation collaborated with the US military on nine separate experiments to improve operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
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June 14, 2024
Rajnath Singh reviews Indian Navy's operational readiness along Eastern Seaboard off Vizag in his maiden visit after assuming charge as Defence Minister for second consecutive termDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on June 14, 2024, visited the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to review the operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and embarked on INS Jalashwa for a 'Day at Sea'.
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June 13, 2024
Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive termRajnath Singh assumed charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.
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June 11, 2024
Japan–India Maritime Exercise–24 (JIMEX – 24) Commenced at Yokosuka JapanIndian Navy's indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Yokosuka, Japan to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24).
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June 11, 2024
Launch of LSAM 13 (YARD 81) Fifth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge ProjectThe launch 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 (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy.
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June 11, 2024
Sanjay Seth takes over as Minister of State for DefenceSanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office.
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June 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh to be the Defence Minister for the second consecutive termSanjay Seth is the new Minister of State for Defence
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June 10, 2024
Flag Off Ceremony of Sindhu Shikhar Car Rally (June 10–27, 2024)Sindhu Shikhar car rally from Delhi to Leh and back was flagged off by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, the Chief of Personnel on June 10, 2024 from New Delhi.
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June 8, 2024
Naval Pilots' Passing Out Parade at INS RajaliSLt Anamika B. Rajeev graduated as the 'First Woman Naval helicopter pilot'.
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June 6, 2024
Conduct of 6th Edition of Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman Staff TalksTowards further strengthening the existing Defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain, 6th edition of Staff Talks between Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) were conducted from June 4–5, 2024 at New Delhi.
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June 3, 2024
Keel Laying of the Second Cadet Training Ship (Yard-18004) at L&T Shipyard, KattupalliKeel laying ceremony of the second Cadet Training Ship (Yard–18004) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on June 3, 2024.
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June 3, 2024
80th Staff Course commences at Defence Services Staff College in WellingtonCurriculum to foster inter-service approach to Jointness and Integration in Warfare
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June 2, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan visits INS Chilka; Takes overview of the Agniveer TrainingsChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has visited INS Chilka, the premier ab-initio training establishment of Indian Navy.
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June 1, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Shivalik Departs SingaporeINS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed Singapore on May 30, 2024 for onward passage to Yokosuka, Japan.
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May 31, 2024
Steel-cutting ceremony for first Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel of ICG held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, MumbaiThe steel-cutting ceremony for the first Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) took place at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai in the presence of Indian Coast Guard (lCG) officials on May 31, 2024.
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May 30, 2024
Delivery of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Baljeet (Yard 306) Second 25T Bollard Pull Tug25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Baljeet has been delivered to Indian Navy (IN) on May 30, 2024 in presence of RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Govt of India.
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May 29, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Kiltan Departs BruneiIndian Naval Ship Kiltan visited Muara, Brunei as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea. The visit demonstrated India's commitment to further deepen relations between both maritime nations.
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May 29, 2024
Delivery of Sixth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)The delivery of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20', 6th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on May 29, 2024 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for NAD(Karanja).
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May 25, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes over as Commandant, National Defence AcademyVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy on May 25, 2024 from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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May 25, 2024
Visit to Muara, Brunei by Indian Naval Ship KiltanIndian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei on May 25, 2024, and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.
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May 24, 2024
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande reviews Passing Out Parade of 146th Course of NDACOAS exhorts Cadets to further Spirit of Jointness in Service
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May 23, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan Completed Their Visit to Manila, Philippines as a Part of The Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.
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May 23, 2024
ICG conducts Pollution Response Seminar & Mock Drill in West Bengal to address critical challenges of combating oil spills at seaThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a 'Pollution Response Seminar and Mock Drill' at the Headquarters Coast Guard District No. 8 (West Bengal) in Haldia on May 22-23, 2024.
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May 17, 2024
Second India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) Conducted at KochiThe 2nd edition of India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) was conducted from May 15–17, 2024, at INS Dronacharya, Kochi, India.
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May 16, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel, with five crew, off Maharashtra coast; 25 tonnes of unaccounted diesel valued at ₹27 lakh seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a five-man crew fishing vessel 'Jay Malhar' engaged in illegal diesel smuggling off the Maharashtra coast on May 16, 2024.
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May 13, 2024
Visit of Defence Secretary to MDLMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) today celebrates the completion of 250 years, commemorating an extraordinary journey, spanning over two and a half centuries.
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May 13, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel with four crew off the Mumbai coast; 30,000 litres of illicit diesel & ₹1.75 lakh cash seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a fishing vessel Aai Tuljai, with four crew members onboard, about 27 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai on May 12, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Sea Training of 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) Onboard First Training Squadron (1TS)On completion of rigorous sea training, a Valedictory Dinner for the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) was held onboard First Training Squadron (1TS) on May 9, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Visit of Indian Naval Ships to Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaTwo Indian Naval ships Delhi and Shakti under the command of Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment.
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May 12, 2024
Visit to Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam by Indian Naval Ship KiltanINS Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on May 12, 2024 and received a warm welcome by Vietnam People's Navy and Indian Embassy.
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May 10, 2024
Keel Laying of 8th ASW SWC (ex-GRSE) at GRSE KolkataKeel laying ceremony of the 8th ASW SWC (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE, Kolkata on May 10, 2024. The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition in presence of Cmde P.R. Hari (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials from Indian Navy and GRSE.
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May 10, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Assumes Charge as the Chief of Personnel of Indian NavyVice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM assumes charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on May 10, 2024. He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on January 1, 1989.
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May 10, 2024
ICG signs MoU with private sector for manufacturing & supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium for construction of shipsIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Hindalco Industries, on May 9, 2024, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for the construction of ships.
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May 9, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan completed their visit to Singapore, as a part of the Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Singapore from May 6-9, 2024, aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements and discussing areas of mutual...
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May 8, 2024
Indian Coast Guard inks MoU with private sector for indigenous marine grade steel to enhance indigenous content in shipbuildingIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), on May 7, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding.
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May 8, 2024
ICG rescues critically-ill fisherman off Kerala CoastIndian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically-ill fisherman from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, about 40 nautical miles, off Beypore, Kerala on May 7, 2024.
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May 7, 2024
Sixth Edition of Commandants' Conclave held in PuneConclave deliberates on defence strategies in nurturing future leaders of Indian Armed Forces.
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May 7, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan arrived at Singapore, as a Part of Eastern Fleet Deployment to South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on May 6, 2024 to a warm welcome by personnel of Republic of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore.
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May 6, 2024
Maiden Visit of Jordan Armed Forces Training Delegation to SNC and INAA three member Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) training delegation led by Cdr Hazem I Maitah visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala from April 29 to May 4, 2024.
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May 6, 2024
ICG detains Iranian boat, with six Indians onboard, off Kerala coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel, with six Indian crew, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala late on May 5, 2024. The swift sea-air coordinated operation involved the ships and aircraft of the ICG.
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May 4, 2024
Keel Laying of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Ex-GSL) at Goa Shipyard LtdKeel laying ceremony of the first NGOPV (ex-GSL) was held at Goa Shipyard Ltd, Goa on May 3, 2024.
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May 3, 2024
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New DelhiDefence Secretary & Secretary General of MoD, Indonesia agree to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security & multilateral cooperation
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May 2, 2024
ICG rescues fisherman with head injury onboard IFB St. Francis off the Gujarat coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained serious head injury.
