Page 28 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
INS Magar decommissioned after 36 years service to the country
As a precursor to the decommissioning, various outreach activities were conducted by the ship including a blood donation camp in collaboration with Indian Medical Association, Kochi on February 16
 "INS Magar decommissioned after 36 years service to the country")
Naval Vessel Tarini on return passage to India after expedition
The Indian Navy said on Saturday, that the expedition commences at Goa on November 17, 2022, and is scheduled to complete at the same venue on May 24 later this month
 "Naval Vessel Tarini on return passage to India after expedition")
DRDO, Navy conduct successful trial of indigenous air droppable container
The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Navy conducted a successful trial of an air droppable container with a 150 kg payload capability.
 "DRDO, Navy conduct successful trial of indigenous air droppable container")
With indigenisation growing in warships, Navy asks for 3rd aircraft carrier
The navy chief struck a positive note in reporting that the degree of indigenisation in warships had risen
 "With indigenisation growing in warships, Navy asks for 3rd aircraft carrier")
Kharge slams PM for not intervening to save Indian Navy veterans in Qatar
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not intervening to save lives of eight Navy veterans facing death penalty in Qatar
 "Kharge slams PM for not intervening to save Indian Navy veterans in Qatar")
As India prepares for Sudan evacuation, a look at earlier rescue operations
The government has announced that it was working to ensure the safety of more than 3,000 Indian citizens in Sudan
 "As India prepares for Sudan evacuation, a look at earlier rescue operations")
Operation Kaveri: 1st batch of stranded Indians leaves Sudan in naval ship
The first batch of Indians stranded in violence-hit Sudan left the country onboard India's naval ship INS Sumedha as part of the evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri'
 "Operation Kaveri: 1st batch of stranded Indians leaves Sudan in naval ship")
Navy, DRDO conduct maiden flight trial of interceptor ballistic missile
DRDO has earlier demonstrated land-based BMD systems successfully with the capability to neutralize ballistic missile threats emerging from adversaries
 "Navy, DRDO conduct maiden flight trial of interceptor ballistic missile")
Indian Navy, DRDO conduct successful trial of BMD interceptor missile
India has successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha.
UPSC declares NDA, Naval Academy exam (II) 2022 results; how to check
Candidates who appeared for the NDA and NA examinations can check and download their results by visiting the official website- upsc.gov.in
 "UPSC declares NDA, Naval Academy exam (II) 2022 results; how to check")
Vice Admiral Swaminathan becomes controller of personnel services in army
Recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, he has held several key operational, staff and training appointments in his naval career
 "Vice Admiral Swaminathan becomes controller of personnel services in army")
Eastern Command, Indian Navy conducts beach clean-up drive in Visakhapatnam
As part of 'Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan', the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy has dedicated one day every month to carry out coastal cleanup activity, including rivers and lakes
 "Eastern Command, Indian Navy conducts beach clean-up drive in Visakhapatnam")
War in space a possibility, relevant developments needed: CDS Chauhan
Highlighting the intense race towards militarisation of space, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan on Tuesday made a strong pitch for developing dual-use platforms
 "War in space a possibility, relevant developments needed: CDS Chauhan")
With an eye on the Indian Ocean, China planning radar base in Sri Lanka
The radar base will focus on monitoring the activities of the Indian Navy, apart from attempting to evaluate India's strategic assets in South India
 "With an eye on the Indian Ocean, China planning radar base in Sri Lanka")
Legal process for former Indian Navy sailors in Qatar started: MEA
India has been given consular access to the eight men on a couple of occasions, and some of their relatives were allowed to meet them
 "Legal process for former Indian Navy sailors in Qatar started: MEA")
First lot of women officers to join Army's artillery regiments this month
The Centre has approved the Indian Army's decision to induct women officers in the artillery regiments, Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha on March 31
 "First lot of women officers to join Army's artillery regiments this month")
First batch of 2,585 Agniveers graduate after four months of training
Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, a noted former athlete, and cricketer Mithali Raj were present at the historic programme. Among those passing out were 272 female Agniveers
 "First batch of 2,585 Agniveers graduate after four months of training")
Efforts on to secure release of former Navy personnel from Qatar: MEA
The Qatari authorities have not yet publicly made any charges against the Indians who were working for private firm Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services
 "Efforts on to secure release of former Navy personnel from Qatar: MEA")
US: Indian Navy's P8I aircraft reaches Guam for Exercise Sea Dragon
The exercise scheduled from March 15-30, 2023, would stress on coordinated anti-submarine warfare amongst the participating countries, the Indian Navy said
 "US: Indian Navy's P8I aircraft reaches Guam for Exercise Sea Dragon")
Indian Navy announces instituting two trophies in memory of Late Gen Rawat
The Indian Navy on Wednesday announced instituting two awards in the memory of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.
 "Indian Navy announces instituting two trophies in memory of Late Gen Rawat")