Page 13 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
450,000 people affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh, 31,238 evacuated
As per request of Guntur and NTR district administrations, Indian Navy agreed to deploy two choppers for search and rescue operations in affected areas; one of which has already arrived in Vijayawada
 "450,000 people affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh, 31,238 evacuated")
INS Arighat joins Navy: How will SSNs, SSBNs transform India's defence?
Typically smaller and more agile, SSNs are optimised for speed and manoeuvrability, while SSBNs are larger, and designed to carry and launch SLBMs from vertical launch systems
 "INS Arighat joins Navy: How will SSNs, SSBNs transform India's defence?")
'More advanced': 10 key points on India's second nuclear sub INS Arighat
India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighat, was inducted into the Indian Navy on Thursday
Coast Guard gets Rs 2,500-crore vessel to fight pollution: Union minister
This ship is 72 per cent atmanirbhar' and has the capability to fight coastal pollution, Seth told reporters
 "Coast Guard gets Rs 2,500-crore vessel to fight pollution: Union minister")
Conceptualised, steered project of installing Shivaji statue, says Navy
Navy said in a statement that it remains committed to assisting in all measures to repair, restore and reinstate the statue
 "Conceptualised, steered project of installing Shivaji statue, says Navy")
Indo-China naval race hots up as Indian, Chinese warships dock in Sri Lanka
Beijing is also continuing efforts to establish additional overseas military installations and secure access agreements, including in regions near New Delhi
 "Indo-China naval race hots up as Indian, Chinese warships dock in Sri Lanka")
China deploys new laser weapon on amphibious navy ship. What we know so far
Recent incidents, such as the downing of Houthi drones in the Red Sea, have heightened interest in arming naval warships with directed energy weapons
 "China deploys new laser weapon on amphibious navy ship. What we know so far")
Boeing partners with AIESL to service Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft
The Boeing P-8I, a multi-role long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare (LRMR ASW) aircraft, is integral to the Indian Navy's maritime surveillance missions in the Indian Ocean
 "Boeing partners with AIESL to service Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft")
INS Vikrant fund case against Somaiya: Further probe needed, says court
Commissioned in 1961, INS Vikrant, a Majestic-class aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, played a key role in enforcing the naval blockade of East Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
 "INS Vikrant fund case against Somaiya: Further probe needed, says court")
Indian Navy submarine INS Shalki arrives in Colombo for formal visit
During the submarine's stay in Colombo, personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy are expected to visit the submarine to take part in an awareness programme on its operational features
 "Indian Navy submarine INS Shalki arrives in Colombo for formal visit")
New advanced Chinese submarine may be in the works. Here's what we know
The new Chinese submarine could be an advanced variant of an existing class of conventionally-powered vessels that are also being built for Pakistan
 "New advanced Chinese submarine may be in the works. Here's what we know")
Navy's new Scorpene subs to have made in India 'heart': French Naval Group
Based on the present plan, the heart of the submarine, which is the combat system will be an indigenous one from Bharat Electronics Limited based on French architecture
 "Navy's new Scorpene subs to have made in India 'heart': French Naval Group")
Rajasthan announces reservation for Agniveers in state police recruitment
A statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Saturday said Sharma made a big announcement for Agniveers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26)
 "Rajasthan announces reservation for Agniveers in state police recruitment")
Fighter jets to submarines: Budget 2024 aims at major defence acquisitions
In absolute terms, Budget 2024's allocation under the capital head to the armed forces stands at Rs 1.72 trillion, which is over nine per cent more than the FY24 Revised Allocation
 "Fighter jets to submarines: Budget 2024 aims at major defence acquisitions")
INS Brahmaputra fire: Search for missing sailor persists, Navy orders probe
On July 21, a fire broke out on the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role frigate, while it was undergoing refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai
 "INS Brahmaputra fire: Search for missing sailor persists, Navy orders probe")
Houthi sea-drone strikes on vessels require armed-guards review: India
India's Directorate General of Shipping said in a notice on its website that the recent spate of sea-drone attacks has raised the question of how effective some private security providers are
 "Houthi sea-drone strikes on vessels require armed-guards review: India")
INS Brahmaputra fire: Damage to be assessed, search on for missing sailor
The ship experienced severe listing to one side (port side), and despite all efforts, it could not be brought to the upright position, it stated.
 "INS Brahmaputra fire: Damage to be assessed, search on for missing sailor")
Navy Chief to visit Mumbai following severe fire damage to INS Brahmaputra
Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position. The ship continued to list further alongside her berth and is presently resting on one side
 "Navy Chief to visit Mumbai following severe fire damage to INS Brahmaputra")
Navy's INS Brahmaputra severely damaged in fire, 1 sailor missing
In the afternoon on Monday, the ship experienced severe listing to one side (port side), the release said. "Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position
 "Navy's INS Brahmaputra severely damaged in fire, 1 sailor missing")
Fire erupts aboard Naval ship at Mumbai dockyard, doused; no casualty
The Indian Navy in a statement said an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the fire which was detected by the ship's duty staff while carrying out routine maintenance work
 "Fire erupts aboard Naval ship at Mumbai dockyard, doused; no casualty")