Page 40 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Navy's plan to become 170-ship force on track: Vice Chief of Naval Staff
The naval commander said guided-missile destroyer 'Visakhapatnam' and Kalvari-class submarine 'Vela' will be inducted into the Indian Navy by next week in a boost to its combat capability
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Indian Navy confident of positive response for 3rd aircraft carrier: Report
Navy is confident of a positive response from the government on its demand for a third aircraft carrier and the warship will be designed to accommodate both fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles
 "Indian Navy confident of positive response for 3rd aircraft carrier: Report")
Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to be next chief of Naval Staff
Incumbent, Admiral Karambir Singh will retire from service on November 30
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With an eye on Indian Ocean, China delivers most advanced warship to Pak
Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said that the commissioning of the PNS Tughril ensures balance of power in the Indian Ocean
 "With an eye on Indian Ocean, China delivers most advanced warship to Pak")
Mazagon Dock delivers 4th Scorpene Submarine 'Vela' to Indian Navy
The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) on Tuesday delivered the fourth Scorpene Submarine of Project P-71 to the Indian Navy which will be commissioned as INS Vela, officials said here.
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2 naval commanders, others named in CBI charge sheet in Navy info leak case
This is one of the quickest probes in defence corruption cases
 "2 naval commanders, others named in CBI charge sheet in Navy info leak case")
Indian Navy's 7th P1135.6 class frigate launched at Kaliningrad in Russia
The Indian and Russian governments had in October 2016 During the launching ceremony, the ship was formally named as "Tushil", which means protector shield in Sanskrit, the ministry's statement noted.
India will protect legitimate rights in its territorial waters: Rajnath
The defence minister said that maritime linkages enabling the exchange of goods, culture and goodwill were foundational for mutual prosperity in the past, and continue to remain as such even today.
 "India will protect legitimate rights in its territorial waters: Rajnath")
Navy officer among 5 arrested, suspected of leaking info on submarines
The CBI has arrested five persons including a commander-rank Navy officer for allegedly leaking confidential information related to an ongoing submarines project
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Navy sends training mission to SL to revive military ties in South Asia
The Indian Navy has despatched a training flotilla to Sri Lanka
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier begins second phase of sea trials
Following the first sea trials, the Navy had said that the performance of key systems of the warship was found to be satisfactory.
 "India's first indigenous aircraft carrier begins second phase of sea trials")
British hard sell of Rolls-Royce turbines
Indian admirals to visit HMS Queen Elizabeth on Friday, as London aims to power IAC-2 with propulsion system
 "British hard sell of Rolls-Royce turbines")
Navy weighs ordering more P-8Is as Boeing nears end of delivery
Boeing has delivered 11 of the 12 P-8I Poseidon aircraft ordered by India. The Navy is grappling with the question of whether to order more of these lethal aircraft
 "Navy weighs ordering more P-8Is as Boeing nears end of delivery")
India-US naval relationship unwavering: Chief of US Naval Operations
Safe and secure seas cannot be preserved without a strong maritime force, Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday said while describing ties between navies of India and US as "unwavering"
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Second phase of Malabar exercise begins in Bay of Bengal
The US has deployed its nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson for the four-day mega wargame.
 "Second phase of Malabar exercise begins in Bay of Bengal")
Top American naval commander holds talks with Navy chief
Chief of US naval operations Admiral Michael Gilday on Tuesday held extensive talks with Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh
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Exercise Malabar: US-India tighten defence cooperation as warships gather
Exercise Malabar will be held in the Bay of Bengal from Tuesday to Friday
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Indian Navy to operate a mix of nuclear, conventional submarine fleet
Across the world, major navies like the American, French, British and now Australian have switched over to nuclear submarine fleet
Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Anyone within range of China's expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US, as Australia has just announced, writes T N Ninan
Indian Navy seals contract with BEL to procure naval anti-drone system
The Indian Navy on Tuesday sealed a contract with defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti Drone System (NADS)
 "Indian Navy seals contract with BEL to procure naval anti-drone system")