Page 25 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
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
 "Navy begins probe into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coast")
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
 "Oil tanker MV Sai Baba with Indian crew comes under attack in Red Sea")
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
 "Merchant vessel with 21 Indians hit by drone, Navy deploys patrol aircraft")
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
 "Suspected drone attack on merchant ship; crew, vessel safe: Coast Guard")
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
 "Cochin Shipyard, Defence ministry sign Rs 488 cr contract for ship repairs")
Indian Navy rescues injured crew member from hijacked Malta commercial ship
The injured crew member has a bullet injury near his shoulder and has been taken to Oman for specialised treatment under the care of Indian Navy doctors
Indian Navy evacuates injured sailor from ship hijacked off Somalia coast
The Indian Navy has evacuated one of the 18 crew members onboard a Malta-flagged hijacked cargo vessel off the coast of Somalia to provide medical care after he was injured by the pirates.
 "Indian Navy evacuates injured sailor from ship hijacked off Somalia coast")
Indian Navy Recruitment 2023: Registration open for 910 vacancies
Interested and qualified applicants for the INCET 2024 can register online through the official website at joinindiannavy.gov.in for 910 vacancies
Maldives opts out of hydrology agreement with Indian Navy signed in 2019
The Maldives has decided to pull out of the 2019 agreement for cooperation in the field of hydrology between Indian Navy and Maldives National Defence Force
 "Maldives opts out of hydrology agreement with Indian Navy signed in 2019")
Winter Session: Indian Navy has shortage of 10,896 personnel, says govt
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt also said 9,119 posts of sailors are lying vacant in the Navy as on October 31. He said the shortage in the officer-rank is 1,777
Navy ranks to be renamed in line with Indian traditions, says PM Modi
Paying tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for his vision and warfare strategy, he noted the 17th century Maratha king knew the importance of naval power
 "Navy ranks to be renamed in line with Indian traditions, says PM Modi")
Govt committed to increasing strength of women in armed forces: PM Modi
Today, India is setting bigger targets for itself and is utilising its full potential to achieve those targets, he said
 "Govt committed to increasing strength of women in armed forces: PM Modi")
GRSE delivers India's 'largest-ever' survey vessel to navy: Official
The 110-metre-long ship was delivered on December 4, which is observed as Navy Day, the GRSE official said
 "GRSE delivers India's 'largest-ever' survey vessel to navy: Official")
Exhaust every resource to bring back ex-Navy staff from Qatar: Adhir in LS
The Indian nationals were handed the death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance on October 26. India described the ruling as "deeply" shocking and vowed to explore all legal options in the case
 "Exhaust every resource to bring back ex-Navy staff from Qatar: Adhir in LS")
Indian Navy Day 2023: History, significance, event, quotes and more
Indian Navy Day 2023: India observes Navy Day every year on December 4, to remember the ultimate sacrifice of our brave navy personnel and demonstrate to the world our naval capabilities
 "Indian Navy Day 2023: History, significance, event, quotes and more")
INS Vikramaditya, INS Vikrant to be deployed for Milan-2024: Indian Navy
The aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant which will be the centrepieces of the exercise serve as floating sovereign airfields providing a launch platform for a wide array of aircraft
 "INS Vikramaditya, INS Vikrant to be deployed for Milan-2024: Indian Navy")
Navy appoints first woman commanding officer in naval ship: Admiral Kumar
"That will be a game-changer," Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said
 "Navy appoints first woman commanding officer in naval ship: Admiral Kumar")
Disputes in Indo-Pacific could get out of control: Navy Chief Admiral Kumar
The Navy Chief said all like-minded nations must work unitedly towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, adding no force irrespective of size alone can tackle the challenges in the region
 "Disputes in Indo-Pacific could get out of control: Navy Chief Admiral Kumar")