Page 14 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
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")
Will Agniveer quotas address job security issue? Here's what experts think
Haryana government and a number of paramilitary forces have announced job reservations for Agniveers who are released after four years of service
 "Will Agniveer quotas address job security issue? Here's what experts think")
8 rescued off Oman coast reach ashore; 1 Indian national's body recovered
Tragically, the body of one Indian crew member has been recovered. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring all possible assistance for the affected families
 "8 rescued off Oman coast reach ashore; 1 Indian national's body recovered")
8 out of 13 Indians onboard vessel capsized off Oman coast rescued
Nine crew members from MT Falcon Prestige - eight Indians and one Sri Lankan - have been rescued during the search operations, the sources said
 "8 out of 13 Indians onboard vessel capsized off Oman coast rescued")
India, US warships carry out joint military exercise in Indian Ocean
The US and Indian military forces focused on improving shared maritime domain awareness and information sharing, enhancing replenishment and logistics interoperability
 "India, US warships carry out joint military exercise in Indian Ocean")
'Exceptional bravery' award to Indian ship captain, crew for Red Sea rescue
Rawat and his crew were declared winners by the IMO on Wednesday for the "determination and endurance" demonstrated while coordinating firefighting and damage control efforts to combat a fire
 "'Exceptional bravery' award to Indian ship captain, crew for Red Sea rescue")
Indian Navy Agniveer 2024: SSR Agniveer exam from today, check guidelines
The Indian Navy Agniveer exams will be held online in multiple shifts all over the country. The Agniveer Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) exam will be conducted from July 9 to July 11
 "Indian Navy Agniveer 2024: SSR Agniveer exam from today, check guidelines")
Agniveer controversy explained: From Rahul Gandhi's claim to Army response
What is the Agniveer scheme and how has Ajay Kumar's death sparked fresh debate on the controversial army recruitment scheme
 "Agniveer controversy explained: From Rahul Gandhi's claim to Army response")
India gets one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs, 2x lethal than TNT
Named SEBEX 2, this explosive has been evaluated, tested, and certified by the Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme
 "India gets one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs, 2x lethal than TNT")
Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service
The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350 to continue and deliver operational power and capability, a spokesperson of the Navy said in a statement
 "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service")
India, Russia conduct meeting to further enhance defence cooperation
The two-day meeting was held on June 26-27, with the Indian Army and Russia's Land Forces participating in it
 "India, Russia conduct meeting to further enhance defence cooperation")
How 3 more Kalvari submarines will boost Indian Navy's underwater strength
Talks for acquiring additional Kalvari-class Scorpene submarines have reportedly seen progress, with MDL in advanced discussions for a potential Rs 35,000-cr deal for three stealthy vessels
 "How 3 more Kalvari submarines will boost Indian Navy's underwater strength")
Indian Navy to order 4 made-in-India Tapas surveillance drones from DRDO
The Indian Navy intends to use the drones developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation for surveillance over the maritime zone
 "Indian Navy to order 4 made-in-India Tapas surveillance drones from DRDO")
What is China's Fire Dragon missile, which PLA thinks can sink US warships?
The missiles have the ability to destroy the US Navy's Ticonderoga-class cruisers, according to a computer simulation conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army
 "What is China's Fire Dragon missile, which PLA thinks can sink US warships?")