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Best of BS Opinion: India feels diplomatic squeeze from W. Asia conflict

From Iran diplomacy and artificial intelligence risks to Great Nicobar strategy and Pakistan policy, today's Best of BS Opinion highlights key strategic and economic debates shaping India's outlook

India conducts successful maiden salvo launch of naval anti-ship missile

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of NASM-SR off Odisha coast, validating strike capability, waterline hit precision and enhancing naval combat strength

India's LR-AShM hypersonic missile nears trials, DRDO outlines capabilities

The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) is designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy

DRDO, Navy achieve hydrodynamic testing milestone for warship project

In a significant boost to India's indigenous naval capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully completed advanced hydrodynamic performance assessment and model testing for a frontline warship project.The work, led by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in collaboration with the Navy's Warship Design Bureau, demonstrated high-end capabilities in hull hydrodynamics, CFD simulations, and experimental testing, matching leading international standards in accuracy and reliability.The DRDO posted on X, "Naval Science & Technological Laboratory(NSTL), DRDO in collaboration with Warship Design Bureau of Indian Navy has successfully completed Hydrodynamic Performance Assessment and Model Testing of Frontline Indian Naval Ship Project.""Comprehensive capabilities were demonstrated in Hull hydrodynamic, CFD based simulation and experimental model testing, covering critical parameters such as resistance, propulsion, ..

Navy chief stresses operational synergy to address Indo-Pacific challenges

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stressed the importance of coordination and interoperability among the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard to address emerging security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Admiral Tripathi was on a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), during which he reviewed the operational preparedness and discussed measures to strengthen jointmanship and enhance synergy among the services. During the visit from April 21 to 22, Admiral Tripathi held detailed interactions with senior officers and was briefed on ongoing operational activities and initiatives, officials said on Thursday. Discussions focused on strengthening operational synergy, improving readiness and deepening integration among the services, they said. Highlighting the strategic significance of the islands, Admiral Tripathi reiterated the pivotal role of ANC in ensuring maritime security, enhancing surveillance and maintaining rapid response capability in the region, particularl

Iran war, geopolitical upheaval to top agenda at naval commanders' meet

Top commanders of the Indian Navy will deliberate on implications of the West Asia crisis in the context of safeguarding India's energy security during a three-day conclave beginning Tuesday. The commanders will also comprehensively review the Navy's operational posture to protect national maritime interests and capability development in line with national security objectives. The biannual naval commanders conference will be held in New Delhi from April 14 to 16. "This edition holds significant importance in light of swift naval deployments to safeguard India's energy security, amidst ongoing conflict in West Asia with convergence of Multi-National Forces in the Indian Ocean Region," the Navy said on Sunday. However, it did not elaborate on the role it has in safeguarding India's energy security given disruptions in the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. For last several years, the Indian Navy has been escorting Indian-flagged merchant vessels, specifically those carry

Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate Taragiri here on Friday, underscoring the strategic importance of India's eastern seaboard. The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of senior naval officials and other dignitaries at the naval dockyard here, an official source from Eastern Naval Command (ENS) said. "I shall be in Visakhapatnam to commission the advanced stealth frigate Taragiri...This commissioning highlights the strategic and maritime importance of India's eastern seaboard," said Singh in a post on X late on Thursday. He noted that the commissioning reflects the Indian Navy's sustained focus on strengthening combat readiness and operational might. As the fourth platform under Project 17A, Taragiri is a 6,670-tonne warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, showcasing advanced design and engineering excellence. The warship features a sleeker structure with a significantly reduced rad

India inducts nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridhaman, boosts deterrence

India on Friday commissioned its new indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into service, further strengthening the naval component of nuclear triad, authoritative sources said. India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) programme is a closely guarded project. INS Arihant was the first boat under the SSBN project that was followed by another boat, INS Arighat. India is among a select group of countries that possess nuclear-powered submarines. The countries that have such assets are the US, Russia, the UK, France and China. INS Arihant is India's first home-made nuclear submarine. It was launched in July 2009 and was quietly commissioned in 2016. The navy commissioned its second indigenous SSBN, INS Arighaat, in August 2024 The SSBN stands for ship submersible ballistic nuclear or nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. INS Aridaman has been commissioned after months of sea trials. It is learnt that Defence Minister Rajnath

Navy ensures safety of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Rajnath Singh

Pointing out that 95 per cent of the country's trade, including energy supplies, is conducted through sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday noted the Indian Navy's indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri here, the Defence Minister said the Indian Navy continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean--whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait. Singh's comments assume significance following the disruption of oil supplies and blockage of oil tankers in view of the prevailing situation in West Asia. According to him, a strong and capable navy is not an option for the country, but a necessity. "There are many sensitive points in the sea where our Navy has continuously made its active presence to ensure the smooth supply of goods. Whenever there is a situation of tension there, the Indian Navy has ensured the security of our commercial ships

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief

The admiral said competition at sea is no longer confined to oil and energy. It is expanding to resources that will shape future growth, he asserted

Navy was minutes away from striking Pak: Admiral Tripathi on Op Sindoor

The Indian Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor when Islamabad requested stoppage of kinetic actions, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday. The Navy chief was speaking at the naval investiture ceremony here, where he awarded Yudh Seva Medals to two top naval officers for their distinguished service during Operation Sindoor conducted last year after the Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as its units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period, he said. "It is not a hidden fact anymore that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea, when they requested stoppage of kinetic actions," Admiral Tripathi said on the navy's role in the operation. Through swift and resolute actions during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy reinforced the nation's confidence and trust in its capabilities, he

Strong order pipeline lifts outlook for listed shipbuilding majors

Robust Navy spending and export orders are driving strong visibility for listed shipbuilders, though risks remain from client concentration and supply chains

Recent global conflicts reaffirm need for strong Navy: Vice Admiral Sobti

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. He was addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco. "India's identity as a maritime nation is defined by its geography and history. With a vast coastline, numerous land territories, both in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, and an Exclusive Economic Zone, our maritime domain is both a source of responsibility and of opportunities," Vice Admiral Sobti said, after launching the vessel. The seas around us carry the lifeline of trade, energy and connectivity, he pointed out. "Safeguarding these interests requires a capable, responsive and forward-looking navy. Indian Navy's role in shaping the geopolitical environment in the

NavIC setback may limit India's security use of navigation system: Experts

With India's navigation satellite system - Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) - not fully functional, one of the biggest concerns is that the country will be unable to use it for security and strategic purposes, experts say. The major setback occurred after the last atomic clock on board the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System-1F (IRNSS-1F) stopped functioning on March 10, leaving only three satellites of the constellation capable of providing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. At least four satellites with operational atomic clocks are required for the navigation satellite system to function properly. Ananya Ray, a former scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), told PTI in an interview, "Systems like NavIC have two signals: an open signal for common people and a restricted military signal that increases accuracy roughly tenfold." Armed forces of countries use the navigation satellite system for logistics, mapping and operatio

SC flags systemic bias in armed forces, grants relief to women officers

The Supreme Court found systemic bias in denial of Permanent Commission to women officers and granted pensionary relief and safeguards across Army, Navy and Air Force

SC grants pension benefits to women SSC officers denied permanent commission

The Supreme Court ruled that women SSC officers denied Permanent Commission in the Armed Forces were victims of systemic discrimination and are now entitled to full pension and related benefits

Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on Apr 3

Indigenous stealth frigate 'Taragiri', endowed with the cutting-edge weapon suite including supersonic missiles, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 3, officials said on Saturday. The ceremony in Visakhapatnam is scheduled to be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and it will serve as a powerful testament to the nation's journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power, they said. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, 'Taragiri' is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards, a Navy spokesperson said. The fourth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third one built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), 'Taragiri' (Yard 12653), was delivered to the Navy on November 28 last year at MDL, Mumbai, marking a major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. This state-of-the-art

India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort fuel vessels

India deploys warships near the Strait of Hormuz to secure fuel shipments and protect vessels amid escalating tensions and disruptions in West Asian energy routes