Indian Navy

Armed forces prepare to absorb thousands of Agniveer cadets

Government extends Agniveer service by two years, offering more recruits a chance to continue in the armed forces

Indian Navy rescues 20 crew from hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia coast

In a swift operation that lasted for over 48 hours, the Indian Navy has rescued a hijacked fishing vessel with 20 crew members off the coast of Somalia. The vessel, Azini, was hijacked by armed pirates, the Navy said on Tuesday. The operation culminated in the safe rescue of all 20 crew members, with no casualties or injuries. The vessel was reported to have been hijacked by an armed pirate group earlier last month, off the northeastern coast of Somalia. "The hijacking represented a significant maritime security threat, with the possibility of the vessel being employed as a 'mother ship' for launching further pirate attacks against merchant shipping in the region," the Navy said. Responding to the situation, the Indian Navy tasked a mission-deployed warship to intervene, supported by a maritime reconnaissance aircraft, it said. "Working in close coordination, these platforms located the vessel after persistent surveillance, tracked its movements and employed calibrated non-kineti

Water ingress reported on INS Kesari at Visakhapatnam naval dockyard

An incident of water ingress occurred on board INS Kesari on Saturday afternoon while the ship was berthed at the naval dockyard at Visakhapatnam, an Indian Navy official said. However, no injuries or loss of life were reported, a spokesperson of the Indian Navy said. "An incident of water ingress occurred on board INS Kesari this afternoon while the ship was berthed at the naval dockyard, Visakhapatnam," the official said. Operations to pump out the water are currently in progress, the spokesperson said.

Sarvam to build AI framework for Army, Navy and Air Force under HQ IDS

The framework will cover the Army, Navy and Air Force, with Sarvam developing AI applications for operational, training and decision-support requirements on sovereign infrastructure

Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 trillion in proposals for the armed forces

The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 trillion for the three services, with around 82 per cent of the equipment to be sourced from Indian industry.

Naval platforms worth ₹2.41 trn accorded AoN, RFP out for four LPDs: VCNS

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff flags AI, advanced propulsion and quantum tech as focus areas ahead of navy's Swavlamban 2026 innovation and indigenisation seminar

Navy commissions third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Mangrol

Mangrol, the Indian Navy's third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned here on Monday, a step expected to strengthen the force's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in coastal waters where larger warships face operational limitations. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, the ship can operate alongside maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and other warships to detect and counter submarine threats. Its induction will enhance the Navy's ability to protect ports, harbours and coastal approaches while supporting wider fleet operations. Amid growing underwater threats in the evolving maritime security environment, the commissioning of Mangrol marks an important milestone in strengthening the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in coastal waters. The ship's induction also reflects India's growing indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag

Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun, deep-sea vessel for submarine rescue

INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel that has the capability to provide rapid submarine rescue, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai on Monday. This is the second such deep-sea diving vessel commissioned into the Indian Navy. INS Nipun was commissioned in the presence of Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, the ship is 119.4 metres long with a capacity of 10,500 tonnes. The ship has the capacity to support diving operations up to 300 metres. It also has the capability of providing rapid submarine rescue. It can also be deployed for disaster relief and humanitarian operations.

Two Chinese vessels join search for 22 missing from MV Ocean Winner

Questions mount over cargo safety checks and MV Ocean Winner's ageing condition after an emergency beacon and an empty lifeboat are recovered during search operations

India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 drones from US company

India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, strengthening maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities

Future wars may use AI, but soldiers will win them: Rajnath Singh

Future wars may be fought with Artificial Intelligence, but they will still be won by national resolve, trained soldiers and robust military power, Defence Minister Rajanth Singh said on Saturday. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of INA Mahendragiri here, Singh also said Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a new powerhouse of India's defence and aerospace manufacturing. "Future wars may be fought with Artificial Intelligence, but they will still be won by national resolve, trained soldiers and the capable military power. So, I would say that new technologies and conventional platforms are not opposed to each other, but supplement each other, complete each other. Without conventional platforms, new technologies are incomplete in themselves," he said. According to Singh, it is certain that new technologies have certainly reshaped warfare, but they have not diminished the role of conventional warfare means. The strong conventional capability that is still necessary for the fulfilment

Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri into Indian Navy in Vizag

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday commissioned Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet here, marking another milestone in India's journey towards defence self-reliance and indigenous warship construction. The commissioning ceremony was held in the presence of senior naval officials and other dignitaries at the naval dockyard in the port city. "INS Mahendragiri can effectively counter threats from the air, enemy vessels on the surface and submarines beneath the sea. As a blue-water warship, it can protect India's maritime interests not only near the coast but also in distant and deep oceans for weeks at a time," said Singh, addressing the commissioning ceremony at Eastern Naval Command (ENC). Congratulating Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the Indian Navy, the crew of INS Mahendragiri and the people of the country, Singh said the warship reflects India's growing defence manufacturing capability and commitme

Indian Navy secures safe passage for crude tanker carrying 15 Indian crew

The development comes amid heightened security concerns in and around key international shipping routes following recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Mighty, majestic and matchless: INS Mahendragiri set for induction

India will commission its sixth indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, on July 11, strengthening maritime deterrence and advancing self-reliance under Project 17A

Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' on July 11

Indigenous stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri', endowed with state-of-the-art weapons, including surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile systems, and a cutting-edge sensor suite, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 11, officials said on Monday. Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by MDL Mumbai, 'Mahendragiri' "is capable of undertaking anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine operations, and is equally suited for maritime security, power projection, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), search and rescue, and sustained presence missions, a Navy spokesperson said. "The frigate is equipped with an advanced suite of indigenous and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile systems, sophisticated electronic warfare capabilities, comprehensive anti-submarine warfare systems and an integrated combat management system," the official said. Incorporating advanced stealth features, .

Defence shares Zen, Paras, Dynamatic, Unimech rally up to 6%; here's why

Defence stocks in focus: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore to strengthen the combat capabilities of the armed forces.

SAIL supplies defence-grade steel for three newly commissioned Navy ships

The state-run steelmaker supplied 5,700 tonnes of specialised DMR-grade steel for INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak, reinforcing India's defence manufacturing capabilities