Page 37 - Indian Navy

New Navy chief backs theaterisation plan; watching Chinese activities

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said his force is keeping a close watch on Chinese activities in the Indian Ocean and is fully ready to deal with any security threat

Women officers appointed on board major warships: Navy chief

Women officers have been appointed on board major warships of the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Officials said around 28 women officers have been deployed so far in 15 major warships of the Indian Navy and the number is going to go up soon. Addressing a press conference ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Kumar said the Navy is fully prepared to induct and absorb women across a wide spectrum of roles and responsibilities in the force. "In consonance with the government of India's objective to empower women, we have taken measures towards providing additional opportunities for women officers in the Navy. Women officers have been appointed on board almost all major warships," he said. He said the modalities for downstream training of women as cadet entry at the National Defence Academy are being worked out. "The Navy is fully prepared in all aspects to induct and absorb women across the wide spectrum of roles and responsibilities," the Navy chief said

Confident of dealing with any threat in India's maritime domain

The Navy chief also said that work is on to expand the role of women in various spheres of the Indian Navy's overall functioning

Admiral R Hari Kumar takes charge as new chief of Naval staff

Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday took charge as the new chief of the Indian Navy after incumbent Admiral Karambir Singh retired from service

Submarine INS Vela commissioned; Navy chief calls it 'potent platform'

This is the fourth of the six submarines the Indian Navy is inducting under the Kalvari class submarine Project 75

INS Vikrant to be commissioned by Aug 2022: Admiral Karambir Singh

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday said that the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant will be commissioned by August 2022.Chief of Naval Staff was addressing an event at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, where INS Vela, the fourth Scorpene-class submarine was commissioned into the Indian Navy today."We recently conducted a successful sea trial of INS Vikrant. We should be able to commission INS Vikrant by August 2022," said Navy Chief.Taling about the INS Vela, he said that the INS Vela, the fourth Scorpene-class submarine, will play a crucial role in enhancing the Navy's ability to protect the nation's maritime interests."INS Vela has the ability to undertake an entire spectrum of submarine operations. Given today's dynamic and complex security situation, its capability and firepower will play a crucial role in enhancing Navy's ability to protect India's maritime interests," Admiral Singh said.The Navy chief said that the P-75 project represents the growing ...

China's military hardware export to Pak will affect security: Navy chief

China is exporting a lot of military hardware like ships and submarines to Pakistan and it will affect security dynamics in the region, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said

When it comes to building warships, China is sailing far ahead of India

India has just one aircraft carrier against China's two; just 10 destroyers against China's 42 larger vessels; just 13 frigates against the PLA(N)'s 44; and barely 28 corvettes against China's 71

Indian Navy to commission Scorpene class submarine INS Vela on Thursday

The previous avatar of INS Vela was commissioned on August 31, 1973

CBI charge sheets another Navy Commander in information leak case

They said while two charge sheets have already been filed against six individuals earlier, the probe against Navy Commander Jagdish was still on.

Indian naval ship undertaking coordinated patrol with Indonesian vessel

India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions

French and Indian navies conduct drill off western coast: Report

The ship was received by Captain Kartik Srimal, Commanding Officer, INS Mumbai, on behalf of the Western Naval Command

Navy needs planning

Building warships requires long lead times

HC seeks Centre's response on PIL against Indian Navy recruitment process

The Delhi High Court Monday sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging the Indian Navy's selection process for recruitment of Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR)

Rajnath commissions Navy's most capable warship INS Visakhapatnam

The 7,400-tonne ship is the lead vessel in a new class of four guided missile destroyers that Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai is building under Project 15B

Navy to commission INS Visakhapatnam on Nov 21, submarine 'Vela' on Nov 25

The commissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Naval Dockyard of Mumbai

Navy's plan to become 170-ship force on track: Vice Chief of Naval Staff

The naval commander said guided-missile destroyer 'Visakhapatnam' and Kalvari-class submarine 'Vela' will be inducted into the Indian Navy by next week in a boost to its combat capability

Indian Navy confident of positive response for 3rd aircraft carrier: Report

Navy is confident of a positive response from the government on its demand for a third aircraft carrier and the warship will be designed to accommodate both fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles

Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to be next chief of Naval Staff

Incumbent, Admiral Karambir Singh will retire from service on November 30

With an eye on Indian Ocean, China delivers most advanced warship to Pak

Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said that the commissioning of the PNS Tughril ensures balance of power in the Indian Ocean