Page 12 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Rajnath Singh to lay foundation stone for radar station in Telangana today
Minister G Kishan Reddy said it was a proud moment for Telangana as the Very Low Frequency radar station at Damagundam forest area is second such centre in India, and important for national security
 "Rajnath Singh to lay foundation stone for radar station in Telangana today")
India signs Rs 32,000-cr deal for 31 US Predator drones to counter China
As part of the deal, India and the US have also agreed to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones in the country
 "India signs Rs 32,000-cr deal for 31 US Predator drones to counter China")
Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard
The Flag Officer, during his illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades, has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments
 "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard")
India-US to finalise Rs 32,000 crore predator drone and MRO facility deal
The deal involves India acquiring 31 predator drones, of which 15 will go to the Indian Navy and 16 will be distributed among the Indian Army and Air Force
 "India-US to finalise Rs 32,000 crore predator drone and MRO facility deal")
MALABAR 2024: Indian Navy chief, Japan SDF head hold meet to boost ties
Malabar planning and exercise lead rotates each year among participating nations, with exercise location to demonstrate the combined ability to exercise across entire West Pacific and Indian Ocean
 "MALABAR 2024: Indian Navy chief, Japan SDF head hold meet to boost ties")
GRSE delivers second of four survey vessels INS Nirdeshak to Indian Navy
INS Nirdeshak is the second in a series of four such vessels being constructed by GRSE, with the first delivered to the Navy 10 months ago in December 2023
 "GRSE delivers second of four survey vessels INS Nirdeshak to Indian Navy")
India to host four-nation Malabar naval exercise from Oct 8 to 18
The navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan will carry out a series of complex naval drills during the 'sea phase'
 "India to host four-nation Malabar naval exercise from Oct 8 to 18")
Sailing vessel INSV Tarini headed for Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition
The first-ever global circumnavigation onboard is to be completed by two women Naval Officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa, marking a significant event
 "Sailing vessel INSV Tarini headed for Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition")
No Indian radar, Astra missile on Navy's Rafale-M jets? Here's what we know
India and France are nearing the conclusion of a deal for 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy, with Paris reportedly providing New Delhi with its final price offer for the aircraft
 "No Indian radar, Astra missile on Navy's Rafale-M jets? Here's what we know")
Theaterisation to streamline joint operations across 3 services: Army chief
Under the theaterisation model, the government seeks to integrate the capabilities of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations
 "Theaterisation to streamline joint operations across 3 services: Army chief")
MQ-9B drones to Tejas engines: PM Modi's US visit impact on Indian military
PM Modi began a three-day visit to the US on September 21, including a meeting with US President Joe Biden
 "MQ-9B drones to Tejas engines: PM Modi's US visit impact on Indian military")
Naval commanders decide to bolster India's combat skill in strategic waters
The Navy said the conference focused on contemporary security paradigms and critical analysis to further enhance the combat capability of the Navy and synergise operations with the other services
 "Naval commanders decide to bolster India's combat skill in strategic waters")
Psychological test for Agniveers, anti-drone systems on DRDO's 2024 agenda
Currently, the recruitment process for Agniveers involves educational qualifications, physical tests, and medical assessments but lacks psychological evaluation
 "Psychological test for Agniveers, anti-drone systems on DRDO's 2024 agenda")
Top Navy commanders to review maritime security challenges at key meeting
The naval commanders conference is the apex level biannual event that facilitates deliberations on significant strategic, operational and administrative issues
 "Top Navy commanders to review maritime security challenges at key meeting")
Two Indian Navy women officers to embark on blue-water global voyage
Lt Commander Roopa A and Lt Commander Dilna K- would be embarking on an arduous blue-water voyage around the world soon after three years of preparations
 "Two Indian Navy women officers to embark on blue-water global voyage")
DRDO, Indian Navy carry out surface-to-air missile test successfully
The flight test was conducted from a land-based vertical launcher, targeting a high-speed aerial target flying at a low altitude
 "DRDO, Indian Navy carry out surface-to-air missile test successfully")
Chopper crash: 4 ICG vessels, 2 specialised ships looking for missing pilot
The incident took place on September 2 and the advanced light helicopter was taking part in an operation to rescue an injured crew member of tanker Hari Leela, they said
 "Chopper crash: 4 ICG vessels, 2 specialised ships looking for missing pilot")
Naval ship Tabar participates in India-France mega naval exercise 'Varuna'
In addition to INS Tabar, the Indian Navy was represented by the ship borne helicopters at the exercise
Defence ministry to revise Agniveer benefits, increase retention
The Ministry of Defence is discussing plans to boost the retention rate of Agniveers, which would allow more individuals to extend their service beyond the initial four-year period
 "Defence ministry to revise Agniveer benefits, increase retention")
Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn
The defence ministry is poised to clear key projects, including the construction of advanced frigates for the Navy and the Army's plan to replace T-72 tanks with modern combat vehicles
 "Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn")