Page 16 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
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
 "Psychological test for Agniveers, anti-drone systems on DRDO's 2024 agenda")
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
 "Two Indian Navy women officers to embark on blue-water global voyage")
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
 "DRDO, Indian Navy carry out surface-to-air missile test successfully")
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
 "Chopper crash: 4 ICG vessels, 2 specialised ships looking for missing pilot")
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
 "Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn")
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
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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
 "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
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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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