Page 15 - Latest Updates on 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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
 "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
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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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