Page 13 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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