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Lt Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff

Gen Anil Chauhan on Friday became India's new Chief of Defence Staff with a mandate to implement the ambitious theaterisation plan that seeks to ensure tri-services synergy and prepare the military for future security challenges. Gen Chauhan, a former Eastern Army Commander, took charge as the country's senior-most military commander over nine months after first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. "I will try to fulfil expectations of the three services," Gen Chauhan said. Known as an expert on China, his appointment to the top post comes amid the lingering border row between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. Sixty-one-year-old Chauhan will also function as Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs. He retired from service on May 31 last year when he was serving as the Eastern Army Commander. After his retirement, he was serving as the military adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) headed by

Navy buys 'enhanced range' BrahMos missiles for Rs 1,700 crore

To be lethal against warships and shore targets at 400 km; deal value Rs 1,700 crore

Indian Navy will be completely 'Atmanirbhar' by 2047: Admiral R Hari Kumar

From production of ships and submarines to spare parts and weapons, the Indian Navy will be "completely" self-reliant by 2047, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar asserted on Monday. At a defence conclave, he said there was much to learn from the Russia-Ukraine conflict which witnessed the use of new technologies, cyber space and all sorts of precision ammunition. The conflict between the two countries has underscored the necessity of 'Atmanirbharta' (being self-reliant) to defend one's country, he said. "By 2047, we will have a complete indigenous Navy, whether it be ships, or submarines, aircrafts, unmanned systems, weapons, the entire complex. "We will be completely 'Atmanirbhar' Navy. That is what we are targeting," Admiral Kumar said replying to questions at the India Defence Conclave 2022. Asked if the supply chain of the Indian Navy was affected due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, he said "As of now, we are not hard pressed. We have adequate stock of spares. There has

Indian Navy decommissions INS Ajay after 32 years of glorious service

INS Ajay was decommissioned after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation

India, Japan concludes week-long 6th edition of maritime exercise 'JIMEX'

The sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other

India moving towards jointness of three armed force services: Rajnath Singh

India is rapidly moving towards jointness of the three services of the armed forces and effort is to have common logistic nodes so that resources of one service can be seamlessly made available to the other, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Addressing a seminar on Army logistics here, the Union minister also said that India has made rapid progress in the rail sector, and over 9,000 km lines have been doubled in the last seven years. The corresponding figure was only 1,900 km in the five years preceding 2014, he said. The opening ceremony of the seminar was attended by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari and Navy chief Admirk R Hari Kumar and NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat, among others. The defence minister, in his address, spoke of the synergy and fusion needed between the civil and military stakeholders, and asserted that presence of representatives from different sectors of the two sides showed the "commitment" to achieve the goal a

Navy launches stealth frigate Taragiri, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

'Taragiri', the third stealth frigate of the Indian Navy's Project 17A, was launched in Mumbai on Sunday, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) said. This ship has been built using an integrated construction methodology which involves hull block construction in different geographical locations and integration and erection on the slipway at the MDL, it said in a statement. "In compliance with the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India declaring a state mourning on September 11 (due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II), the event was limited to a technical launch. As the event is tide dependent, any change in the schedule was not possible," the MDL said. The ship was named by Charu Singh, President, Navy Wives Welfare Association (Western Region), wife of vice admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, FOC-in-C Western Naval Command, who was the chief guest. The keel of 'Taragiri' was laid on September 10, 2020. The ship is expected to be delivered by August

Why 'Make in India' in defence may be leaving India vulnerable to threats

India's air force, army, and navy can no longer import some critical weapons systems to replace aging ones, the officials said

Control or denial

Navy's requirement depends on strategic intent

Questions on a Make-in-India carrier

The new INS Vikrant is reason to celebrate. But it also raises tough questions for India's military and political leaderships

New ensign pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Indian Navy

The octagonal shape in the new ensign is taken from the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Rao, a video released by the Indian Navy said

INS Vikrant collective efforts of past govts; Cong accuses PM of hypocrisy

The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking credit for the commissioning of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and accused him of "hypocrisy" for not recognising the contributions made by earlier governments. Congress general secretary communications Jairam Ramesh also shared a video of former defence minister A K Antony launching INS Vikrant in August 2013 and said it just happens that the Modi government is in power when the aircraft carrier is being commissioned. "The Modi government has nothing to do with this. The Modi government just happens to be in power when it is being commissioned. In fact, INS Vikrant was launched years ago by Mr A K Antony when he was the defence minister. It has taken 22 years to design, manufacture, test, launch and finally be commissioned today. All that the Modi government has done is commissioning of the vessel and he is taking credit for it," Ramesh told PTI. "So this is hypocrisy, which is typical of

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Best of BS Opinion: INS Vikrant joins Navy, clean hydrogen, and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy's fleet

As the Indian Navy commissions its second aircraft carrier, there remains a worrying lack of clarity in New Delhi about where it should focus its limited resources

Indian Navy to get a new ensign: What is changing and why is it important?

On September 2, PM Modi will unveil a new ensign of the Indian Navy that will not include the St George's Cross

PM Modi to unveil new ensign of Navy during INS Vikrant's commissioning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a new ensign of the Indian Navy during the commissioning of the country's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier -- INS Vikrant on September 2, the PMO said on Tuesday. The Prime Minister will commission INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi and during the event, he will also "unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past," the PMO said in a statement. The new ensign will be "befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage," it added. INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean region, Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral S N Ghormade had said on August 25, ahead of the warship's commissioning. Built at a cost of around Rs 20,000 crore, it will be commissioned into the Navy at a ceremony in Kochi. "At 9:30 AM on 2nd September, the Prime Minister will commission the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi," the

In a first, Indian Navy to use locally manufactured ammunition

Notching a first, the Indian Navy will use 100 per cent indigenous 30 mm high explosive gun ammunition manufactured by a private company, officials said here on Saturday

India's first indigenous carrier 'INS Vikrant' to be commissioned on Sept 2

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier carries on board an air wing consisting of 30 aircrafts

INS Vikrant to be commissioned on September 2; here are 5 things to know

INS Vikrant will be commissioned in Cochin in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi