Page 22 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumes role of vice chief of Navy
Prior to taking charge as the vice chief, Vice Admiral Tripathi was serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command
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Indian Navy enhances Arabian Sea surveillance after vessel attacks
A commercial crude oil tanker, MV Sai Baba, that was on the way to India came under a suspected drone strike in the Southern Red Sea
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India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry
India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon
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Indian Navy participates in Beypore International Water Fest in Kerala
INS Kabra of the Southern Naval Command was deployed at Beypore as part of the four-day event that began on Tuesday and concluded on Friday
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Pirates of West Asia: Why Navy regards Gateway of Tears as critical
Given the complexity of the situation for New Delhi, analysts are recommending seizing the initiative and establishing hegemony or collective security in the Red Sea
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Qatar court reduces punishment for 8 ex-Indian Navy veterans on death row
Relief for families as Qatar's Court of Appeal revises punishments for eight former Indian Navy seals in espionage case; detailed judgment awaited
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Chinese military irked by Indian naval ship's drills with Philippines navy
The Chinese military on Thursday said defence cooperation between different countries should not harm the interests of third countries and regional peace
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Navy intensifies maritime security ops in Arabian Sea following attacks
Notably, these measures are being taken in the wake of the attack by a suspected drone on merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto on December 23
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Defence minister commissions warship INS Imphal into Indian Navy in Mumbai
INS Imphal is the first Indian warship named after a city in the northeast
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Rajnath Singh vows to find attackers of navy ships from 'depth of seas'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh promises action against those responsible for the drone attack on merchant navy ship and reassures the public on stringent measures taken to strengthen the Navy
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Navy deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea amid attacks on merchant vessels
Saturday's drone attack on Liberian-flagged MV Chem Pluto came amid increasing concerns over various commercial vessels being targeted reportedly by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea
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Initial probe reveal merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto being hit by drone: Navy
The Indian Navy's explosive ordnance disposal team on Monday carried out a detailed inspection of merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto on its arrival in Mumbai, two days after it was hit by a drone
 "Initial probe reveal merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto being hit by drone: Navy")
Indian Navy to commission Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer 'Imphal' on Tue
The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the third of four 'Visakhapatnam' class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau
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Navy begins probe into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coast
The vessel, carrying crude oil to the New Mangalore port from the Al Jubail port in Saudi Arabia, was struck about 217 nautical miles from Porbandar, official said
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Oil tanker MV Sai Baba with Indian crew comes under attack in Red Sea
The incident marks the 14th and 15th attacks on commercial shipping by Houthi militants since October 17, CENTCOM said in its statement
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Merchant vessel with 21 Indians hit by drone, Navy deploys patrol aircraft
It is learnt that the Indian Coast Guard diverted its ship ICGS Vikram to the area where the merchant ship is located
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Suspected drone attack on merchant ship; crew, vessel safe: Coast Guard
The fire has been extinguished and the ship's engineers are working to restore its electricity supply which got disrupted in the incident, they said
Ship hit by suspected drone attack; Indian Navy, Coast Guard en route scene
Taking swift action, the Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Vikram, deployed on patrol of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone started moving towards the merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto in distress
 "Ship hit by suspected drone attack; Indian Navy, Coast Guard en route scene")
France submits response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafales for Navy
India issued a letter of request in October for acquisition of 22 single-seat jets and four twin-seat trainers
 "France submits response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafales for Navy")
Cochin Shipyard, Defence ministry sign Rs 488 cr contract for ship repairs
Cochin Shipyard Limited signed a Rs 488.25 crore contract with the Defence ministry for repair and maintenance of equipment onboard naval vessels
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