Page 2 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Best of BS Opinion: India feels diplomatic squeeze from W. Asia conflict
From Iran diplomacy and artificial intelligence risks to Great Nicobar strategy and Pakistan policy, today's Best of BS Opinion highlights key strategic and economic debates shaping India's outlook
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India conducts successful maiden salvo launch of naval anti-ship missile
India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of NASM-SR off Odisha coast, validating strike capability, waterline hit precision and enhancing naval combat strength
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India's LR-AShM hypersonic missile nears trials, DRDO outlines capabilities
The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) is designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy
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DRDO, Navy achieve hydrodynamic testing milestone for warship project
The work, led by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in collaboration with the Navy's Warship Design Bureau
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Navy chief stresses operational synergy to address Indo-Pacific challenges
Admiral Tripathi was on a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), during which he reviewed the operational preparedness and discussed measures to strengthen jointmanship
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Iran war, geopolitical upheaval to top agenda at naval commanders' meet
The commanders will also comprehensively review the Navy's operational posture to protect national maritime interests and capability development in line with national security objectives
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Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag
Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials
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India inducts nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridhaman, boosts deterrence
India is among a select group of countries that possess nuclear-powered submarines. The countries that have such assets are the US, Russia, the UK, France and China
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Defence Minister commissions INS Taragiri, says strong navy a 'necessity'
The stealth frigate represents India's significant advancement in indigenous warship design and construction
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Navy ensures safety of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Rajnath Singh
Singh's comments assume significance following the disruption of oil supplies and blockage of oil tankers in view of the prevailing situation in West Asia
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Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief
The admiral said competition at sea is no longer confined to oil and energy. It is expanding to resources that will shape future growth, he asserted
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Navy was minutes away from striking Pak: Admiral Tripathi on Op Sindoor
Navy chief flags near-strike moment during Operation Sindoor, warns of rising maritime instability
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Strong order pipeline lifts outlook for listed shipbuilding majors
Robust Navy spending and export orders are driving strong visibility for listed shipbuilders, though risks remain from client concentration and supply chains
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Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels
The induction reflects the scale of India's indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem
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Recent global conflicts reaffirm need for strong Navy: Vice Admiral Sobti
Amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, Vice Admiral Sobti said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy
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NavIC setback may limit India's security use of navigation system: Experts
The major setback occurred after the last atomic clock stopped functioning on March 10, leaving only three satellites capable of providing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) services
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SC flags systemic bias in armed forces, grants relief to women officers
The Supreme Court found systemic bias in denial of Permanent Commission to women officers and granted pensionary relief and safeguards across Army, Navy and Air Force
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SC grants pension benefits to women SSC officers denied permanent commission
The Supreme Court ruled that women SSC officers denied Permanent Commission in the Armed Forces were victims of systemic discrimination and are now entitled to full pension and related benefits
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Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on Apr 3
Beyond its role as a "premier hunter of the seas", 'Taragiri' is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises
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India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort fuel vessels
India deploys warships near the Strait of Hormuz to secure fuel shipments and protect vessels amid escalating tensions and disruptions in West Asian energy routes
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