Page 16 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Steel cutting of third cadet training ship held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
The ceremony was presided by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, according to a statement shared by a spokesperson of the Indian Navy
 "Steel cutting of third cadet training ship held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli")
Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next chief of Indian Navy
Prior to taking over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, VAdm Dinesh K Tripathi served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command
 "Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next chief of Indian Navy")
INS Talwar seizes 940 kgs of narcotics in operation Crimson Barracuda
This successful interdiction underscores the relentless commitment of the Indian Navy as a key partner within the CMF framework to combat the menace of drug trafficking
 "INS Talwar seizes 940 kgs of narcotics in operation Crimson Barracuda")
Indian Army marks 40 years at world's highest battleground Siachen
The Siachen glacier at the height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram mountain range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds
 "Indian Army marks 40 years at world's highest battleground Siachen")
Agnipath scheme likely to dent BJP's electoral prospects in Uttarakhand
Abhinav Patwal, a resident of the Pauri district, said the youth were 'angry' after announcement of the scheme two years ago
 "Agnipath scheme likely to dent BJP's electoral prospects in Uttarakhand")
In a first, India posts defence attaches to African states, Philippines
India is deploying 15-16 new attaches to countries such as Poland, Armenia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines
 "In a first, India posts defence attaches to African states, Philippines")
Construction of Indian Navy's fleet support ships begin at HSL, Vizag
HSL, Visakhapatnam will build the five FSS at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,000 crore
 "Construction of Indian Navy's fleet support ships begin at HSL, Vizag")
Navy chief awards unit citation to INS Sharda for anti-piracy operations
Admiral Kumar, during his visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi, awarded the 'On-the-spot Unit Citation' to INS Sharda for successful conduct of anti-piracy operations, it said
 "Navy chief awards unit citation to INS Sharda for anti-piracy operations")
Oz Navy delegation visits WNC; discuss interoperability, challenges
During its visit on Friday, the delegation also took a tour of an indigenously built destroyer and a submarine at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
All nine pirates caught by Indian navy handed over to Mumbai police
Indian Navy reaffirms its resolve to safeguard all merchant shipping and seafarers transiting in IOR irrespective of their nationality
 "All nine pirates caught by Indian navy handed over to Mumbai police")
Mumbai police arrests 9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy
The Indian Navy rescued the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its crew after more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as part of the anti-piracy operation
 "Mumbai police arrests 9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy")
Indian Navy reaches Japan for bilateral anti-submarine warfare exchange
The Indian Navy on Wednesday said its P8I aircraft has reached Japan for a bilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and subject matter expert exchange with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
 "Indian Navy reaches Japan for bilateral anti-submarine warfare exchange")
Highlights: BJP fields ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu from Amritsar, singer Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, ex-Cong MP Preneet Kaur from Patiala for LS 2024
From Amit Shah's visit to Assam to US Federal Chair Jerome Powell's statement on interest rates and keeping an eye on inflation, track all the news from around the world here
 "Highlights: BJP fields ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu from Amritsar, singer Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, ex-Cong MP Preneet Kaur from Patiala for LS 2024")
9 pirates being brought to India, says Navy after rescuing Iranian vessel
The legal action will be taken against them under the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022
 "9 pirates being brought to India, says Navy after rescuing Iranian vessel")
Indian Navy frees Iranian vessel, rescues 23 Pakistan crew members
The hijacked vessel was intercepted on Thursday, the Navy said
 "Indian Navy frees Iranian vessel, rescues 23 Pakistan crew members")
Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, 23 Pak crew members
The Indian Navy said it remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and safety of seafarers, "irrespective of the nationalities"
Indian Navy vs pirates: Op launched to rescue crew of Iranian FV Al-Kambar
Indian Navy has responded to Israel-Hamas conflict's impact in maritime domain by re-orienting and significantly enhancing scope of its ongoing maritime security operations
UK Navy ships to undergo maintenance at L&T Shipbuilding's TN facility
This is the first instance that Royal Navy ships are undergoing scheduled maintenance routines in India
 "UK Navy ships to undergo maintenance at L&T Shipbuilding's TN facility")
Taiwan's defence ministry detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels
Earlier, Taiwan Air Force Command announced that it carried out an integrated air defence exercise to enhance the overall effectiveness of defence operations, Taiwan News reported
 "Taiwan's defence ministry detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels")
700 personnel join 'Tiger Triumph'; India, US Navy ships sail out together
The 14-day exercise is being conducted in two phases with a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam followed by a sea phase at Kakinada
 "700 personnel join 'Tiger Triumph'; India, US Navy ships sail out together")