Page 5 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Defence Acquisition Council approves defence purchases worth ₹1.05 trn
DAC clears defence buys to boost mobility, air defence, naval safety and promote indigenously designed, developed and manufactured military systems
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Indian Navy gets stealth boost with second Project 17A frigate Udaygiri
With enhanced stealth features and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, the P-17A ships are a significant upgrade from the previous P-17 class
 "Indian Navy gets stealth boost with second Project 17A frigate Udaygiri")
Stealth frigate INS Tamal commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia
The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction
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Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew
The Navy swung into action and launched the fire-fighting operation after receiving a distress call from the vessel on Sunday
 "Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew")
Commercial vessel with 14 Indian-origin crew catches fire; Navy to help
INS Tabar, currently deployed in the Gulf of Oman, responded to a distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6 on Sunday
Navy's swift response made adversary plead for ceasefire: Admiral Tripathi
Navy chief Admiral Tripathi highlights India's maritime readiness during Operation Sindoor, outlines new anti-terror stance, and honours personnel at the 2025 Naval Investiture Ceremony
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Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military
A phased transition, although time-consuming, will be the most practical, keeping in mind the ever-present threat on our borders
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Stealth frigate INS Tamal to join Indian Navy's western fleet on July 1
The ship has 26 per cent indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land, officials said
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Indian Navy Agniveer SSR/MR 2025: Result announced at official website
The Indian Navy has announced the Agniveer SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) and MR (Matric Recruit) Stage 1 exam results 2025. Candidates can check their results via agniveernavy.cdac.in
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Navy inducts first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Arnala
INS Arnala, a diesel-powered indigenous warship with advanced sensors and weapons, was commissioned into the Navy, reinforcing coastal defence and maritime self-reliance
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Singapore ship on fire towed further out to sea as firefighting continues
The vessel -- MV Wan Hai 503 -- has been towed 40 nautical miles away from land. Earlier, the ship was 27 nautical miles from land
ICG reports major milestone in dousing fire on Singapore-flagged cargo ship
Of the 22 crew members of the Singapore-flagged vessel, 18 were rescued by the Navy, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and other agencies
Indian Coast Guard, Navy boost aviation collaboration in Synergy Meeting
Officials deliberated on critical areas such as training programs, flight safety protocols, and future asset acquisition to bolster India's maritime aviation capabilities
Op Sindoor only paused, still in progress, says Navy chief Tripathi
On counter-drone systems, he said that non-contact warfare will stay, and this area of weapons and equipment was not catered to 10-12 years ago
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China thanks Indian Navy, Coast Guard for cargo ship rescue off Kerala
Of the 22 crew members of Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 that caught fire following a container explosion on Monday, 18 were rescued by the Navy, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and other agencies
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India, Malaysia hold 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff talks to boost maritime ties
In parallel to the naval dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, India also expanded its diplomatic outreach in the region
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Taiwan thanks Indian Navy for swift rescue of S'pore-flagged ship's crew
The appreciation comes as the Indian Coast Guard is continuously working to combat the fire that engulfed the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503
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China thanks Indian forces for rescuing crew after Kerala ship explosion
Yu Jing, spokesperson of the embassy, said that the crew members of the Singapore-flagged ship included 14 Chinese citizens, while 6 were from Taiwan
 "China thanks Indian forces for rescuing crew after Kerala ship explosion")
18 rescued from blaze-hit container ship brought to Mangaluru by INS Surat
The injured were evacuated and transported to AJ Hospital in Kuntikana here late on Monday night
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Fire erupts on Singapore-flagged container vessel off Kerala coast
18 crew members who abandoned the vessel rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard; four remain missing
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