Page 30 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Submarine INS Vagir commissioned, set to give boost to Navy's special ops
The submarine will boost the Indian Navy's capability to further India's maritime interests in deterring the enemy, and conducting Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
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Woman naval air operations officer to lead Navy contingent at R-Day parade
Besides Amrith, another woman officer -- Sub Lt Valli Meena S -- will be among the three platoon commanders of the naval contingent
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21st edition of naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France begins
Initiated in 1993, the exercise was christened 'Varuna' in 2001 and has become "a hallmark of IndiaFrance strategic bilateral relationship"
 "21st edition of naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France begins")
Indian naval ship INS Delhi arrives in Sri Lanka's port city of Trincomalee
The INS Delhi is 163.2 metre-long, and is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy
 "Indian naval ship INS Delhi arrives in Sri Lanka's port city of Trincomalee")
India steadily building its naval strength, but the usual challenges remain
Inadequate budgets, delays in placing orders and then in construction, poorly coordinated delivery schedules, and the China factor present manifold challenges for the navy, notes T N Ninan
Indigenously built INS Arnala touches the waters of Bay of Bengal
The Arnala-class is designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and low-intensity maritime operations, including subsurface surveillance in littoral waters
 "Indigenously built INS Arnala touches the waters of Bay of Bengal")
Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
The stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday
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Six years after entering water, navy's latest destroyer to join the fleet
India building 1-2 capital warships yearly; China builds 6-9
 "Six years after entering water, navy's latest destroyer to join the fleet")
Indian Navy to commission guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday
Indigenously-built guided missile destroyer 'INS Mormugao' will be commissioned into Indian Navy on Sunday, in a boost to its maritime capability amid China's increasing presence in the Indian Ocean
 "Indian Navy to commission guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday")
Navy Chief R Hari Kumar arrives in Sri Lanka for four-day official visit
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar has been invited as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer for the Commissioning Parade at the Naval and Maritime Academy
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Indian Navy remains futuristic in capability development: President Murmu
Highlighting the role of the Navy in ensuring an umbrella of security for India's national maritime interests, President Murmu said Indian Navy is outcome-oriented in action
 "Indian Navy remains futuristic in capability development: President Murmu")
Top brass of Defence Forces pay homage at National War Memorial on Navy Day
Top brass of the Indian Armed Forces on Sunday paid homage at the National War Memorial and commemorated the achievement of bombing and destroying Karachi harbour in Operation Trident in 1971
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Indian Navy has steadfastly protected our nation, says PM Modi on Navy Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Navy Day and said the force has distinguished itself with its humanitarian spirit
 "Indian Navy has steadfastly protected our nation, says PM Modi on Navy Day")
Navy to open all branches for women from next year: Chief of Naval Staff
The Indian Navy is looking at opening all its branches for women from next year, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday
Next aircraft carrier might also be a small one, says Admiral Kumar
Successive navy chiefs have publicly stated that INS Vishal, the expected name for IAC-2, would be a 65,000-tonne carrier that would embark 55-60 aircraft
Proposed procurement of predator drones from US under process: Navy chief
The case for the proposed procurement of a fleet of Predator drones from the US is under process, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday
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President Murmu to witness Navy's Operational Demonstration in Vizag
For the first time, the main Navy Day event is being organised outside New Delhi, but President of India Droupadi Murmu will join the celebrations as the guest of honour
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Two new fast interceptor crafts to be inducted in Navy's Bengal area
Two new fast interceptor crafts will be inducted in the Indian Navy's Bengal area, taking its total fleet strength at Kolkata to eight, a top official said on Friday
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Best of BS Opinion: Dharavi's human factors, Fighting naval battle & more
Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day
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Fighting the naval battle
China's navy is the fastest-growing in the world, but a formidable adversary to rein in its might in the Indo-Pacific is taking shape
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