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What is Indian Navy

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About Indian Navy

What is Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces — the other two forces included in safeguarding the country are the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy, while the Chief of Naval Staff commands the Navy.
 
The primary objective of the Indian Navy is to protect the country's maritime borders and help in the expansion of its forces. The naval body, whose establishment can be traced back to the 17th century, is bestowed with various responsibilities. From defeating threats to developing indigenous systems and weapons,
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Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 trillion in proposals for the armed forces

The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 trillion for the three services, with around 82 per cent of the equipment to be sourced from Indian industry.

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Updated On : 26 Oct 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Naval platforms worth ₹2.41 trn accorded AoN, RFP out for four LPDs: VCNS

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff flags AI, advanced propulsion and quantum tech as focus areas ahead of navy's Swavlamban 2026 innovation and indigenisation seminar

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

Navy commissions third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Mangrol

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, the ship can operate alongside maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and other warships to detect and counter submarine threats

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Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

China's long game in the Indian Ocean

The Indian government did have an idea that China would in the future operate in the Indian Ocean. But our plans were only defensive

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2026 | 5:50 AM IST

The return of maritime centrality

India's ambition to be a developed country by 2047 cannot be realised without a strong naval architecture

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun, deep-sea vessel for submarine rescue

Built by Hindustan Shipyard, the 119.4-metre INS Nipun can support diving operations up to 300 metres and provide rapid submarine rescue and disaster relief

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Two Chinese vessels join search for 22 missing from MV Ocean Winner

Questions mount over cargo safety checks and MV Ocean Winner's ageing condition after an emergency beacon and an empty lifeboat are recovered during search operations

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Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 9:27 PM IST

India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 drones from US company

India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, strengthening maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

How Indian Navy's recently inducted warships support survey and combat

These ships enhance maritime security, support the blue economy and push India's position as a leading maritime power in the Indian Ocean region

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

Future wars may use AI, but soldiers will win them: Rajnath Singh

At the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, Defence Minister said AI is reshaping warfare but cannot replace trained soldiers, national resolve and strong conventional military capabilities

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri into Indian Navy in Vizag

Defence Minister commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, describing the warship as a major boost to maritime capability

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Indian Navy secures safe passage for crude tanker carrying 15 Indian crew

The development comes amid heightened security concerns in and around key international shipping routes following recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Mighty, majestic and matchless: INS Mahendragiri set for induction

India will commission its sixth indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, on July 11, strengthening maritime deterrence and advancing self-reliance under Project 17A

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' on July 11

Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by MDL Mumbai, 'Mahendragiri' is capable of undertaking anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine operations

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Defence shares Zen, Paras, Dynamatic, Unimech rally up to 6%; here's why

Defence stocks in focus: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore to strengthen the combat capabilities of the armed forces.

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

SAIL supplies defence-grade steel for three newly commissioned Navy ships

The state-run steelmaker supplied 5,700 tonnes of specialised DMR-grade steel for INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak, reinforcing India's defence manufacturing capabilities

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Updated On : 24 Jun 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Bharat Forge gains 2%, hits new high; what's driving stock price?

Bharat Forge secured a ₹425 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence to supply Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) for the Indian Navy.

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

PM Modi commissions three indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata

The vessels were designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Kolkata-based Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Bharat Forge bags ₹425 crore Indian Navy gas turbine generator order

The contract involves supplying indigenous gas turbine generators for Kolkata-class destroyers and marks a step forward in naval equipment indigenisation

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 9:17 PM IST

Coordinating with stakeholders on safety after recent attacks: Sonowal

The Centre is working with the MEA, Indian Navy, foreign missions and shipping companies to safeguard Indian seafarers amid escalating maritime security concerns

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Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 10:17 PM IST