Page 7 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
New nuclear submarine base to be commissioned in Andhra Pradesh in 2026
The base, which is a part of Project Varsha, will feature underground pens and tunnels to house nuclear submarines, ensuring stealthy operations in the Bay of Bengal
 "New nuclear submarine base to be commissioned in Andhra Pradesh in 2026")
INS Tarkash undertakes Passex with New Zealand Navy in Gulf of Aden
Passex involved a range of interoperability drills, including cross-deck landings, cross-boarding, Sea Rider exchanges, and tactical manoeuvres, all integrated with communication procedure exercises
 "INS Tarkash undertakes Passex with New Zealand Navy in Gulf of Aden")
Indian Navy ensures no nation suppresses another in Indian Ocean: Rajnath
The remarks, made while addressing an event at the strategic Karwar naval base in Karnataka, comes in the backdrop of China's increased military muscle-flexing in the region
 "Indian Navy ensures no nation suppresses another in Indian Ocean: Rajnath")
Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign ₹270 cr deal for 6MW marine diesel engine
The prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50 per cent will be developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70 per cent funding from the Government of India
 "Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign ₹270 cr deal for 6MW marine diesel engine")
IOS Sagar: Indian Navy trains 44 foreign personnel in high-seas adventure
Participants from the Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania have been undergoing training for the past four days
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Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurates New North Jetty in Kochi
Extending 300 m in length and 18m in width, the jetty is designed to berth various classes of Naval ships and auxiliary vessels
 "Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurates New North Jetty in Kochi")
Indian Navy to hold maiden exercise with 10 African nations in April
In another first, Navy to deploy ship with joint crew from India and nine other nations
 "Indian Navy to hold maiden exercise with 10 African nations in April")
India to carry out mega naval exercise with African nations next month
India and Africa have been cooperating in tackling maritime security threats, such as piracy, illegal activities including trafficking, unregulated and unreported fishing
Indian, French Navies conclude 23rd Varuna Exercise with fleet review
It saw the two navies working on below the surface and above the surface warfare domain as well as interacting with Indian submarines and aircraft like MiG29Ks and Rafale
DAC clears proposals of Rs 54,000 cr to strengthen defence capabilities
To strengthen aerial surveillance, the DAC has approved the procurement of Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft systems for the Indian Air Force's battlefield awareness
 "DAC clears proposals of Rs 54,000 cr to strengthen defence capabilities")
What is Sea Dragon 2025, the anti-submarine warfare training India joined?
Australia, India, Japan, S Korea, and the US conclude two-week Sea Dragon 2025 AWS training in Guam
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INS Tarkash aids Iranian Dhow near Somalia, restores water supply
INS Tarkash's assistance to the Iranian dhow underscores India's dedication to regional stability, demonstrating how the longstanding Indo-Iranian partnership extends beyond diplomacy
 "INS Tarkash aids Iranian Dhow near Somalia, restores water supply")
India concludes 3-month-long mega naval Theatre Level Operational Exercise
The theatre of operations for the exercise was from the Strait of Hormuz in the West to the Sunda and Lombok Straits in the East
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Probe begins into Rs 77 cr 'fraud' at tri-services club on Navy's complaint
Financial discrepancies at the 97-year-old tri-services establishment came to light during a routine audit a few months ago, a Defence PRO said
 "Probe begins into Rs 77 cr 'fraud' at tri-services club on Navy's complaint")
DRDO successfully test fires first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile
The DRDO and the Navy carried out successful flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) from Integrated Test Range (ITR)
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Two Iranian warships on goodwill and training visit to Mumbai: Indian Navy
The flotilla, carrying nearly 220 officer cadets, is on a training mission in the Indian Ocean. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Indian Navy with band in attendance
 "Two Iranian warships on goodwill and training visit to Mumbai: Indian Navy")
Semiconductor policy key to improving defence mfg: Navy chief Tripathi
Speaking at an event here on Monday, he also asked the private sector to take the lead in order to make the country self-reliant
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China's new stealth subs may carry nuclear firepower, target US defences
The new conventional vessels could take on key wartime roles of nuclear submarines, including saturation attacks on aircraft carriers and long-range precision strikes on land targets
 "China's new stealth subs may carry nuclear firepower, target US defences")
Synergy among countries needed for mariners' safety: Coast Guard official
He highlighted the need for enhanced collaborative and continued synergy towards fostering the linkages
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Navy's Rs 60,000 cr Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade IAF's capabilities
The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
 "Navy's Rs 60,000 cr Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade IAF's capabilities")