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Navy's R-Day tableau showcases 3 newly commissioned frontline combatants

The Indian Navy's tableau at the 76th Republic Day parade showcased its three newly commissioned frontline combatants -- warships INS Surat and INS Nilgiri, and submarine INS Vaghsheer. The three platforms commissioned in Mumbai on January 15, symbolises India's naval prowess and the spirit of 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance). A mixed marching contingent and a band from the Navy participated in the ceremonial parade. The average age of the members in the contingent is 25 years. These personnel have been carefully handpicked from all branches of the Indian Navy and have undergone specialised training of over two months for the event, officials earlier said. The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India's vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, the Defence Ministry had said earlier. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the larges

DRDO to unveil laser weapon, Pralay missile at Republic Day Parade 2025

DRDO's Republic Day tableau will feature a laser-based directed energy weapon, while physical systems like Pralay, Pinaka, Akash, and BrahMos will highlight India's advanced defence capabilities

SAIL supplies 4,000 tonnes special steel for Navy's warship INS Nilgiri

State-owned SAIL on Thursday said it has supplied 4,000 tonnes of special steel for INS Nilgiri, which was commissioned on Wednesday. INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer were the three Indian Navy warships commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai. Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has supplied the entire 4,000 tonnes of special steel for INS Nilgiri. The special steel provided by SAIL includes DMR 249A grade hot-rolled (HR) sheets and plates, according to an official statement. SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant contributed about 2,000 tonnes of HR sheets and plates, with an additional 1,600 tonnes and 400 tonnes of plates supplied by the Bhilai and Rourkela steel plants, respectively, the Ministry of Steel said. INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class, represents a significant advancement over the Shivalik-class frigates. P17A ships are guided missile frigates, each of which are 149 metres long, with .

India building 60 Navy ships, to generate Rs 3 trillion in returns: Modi

PM Modi made these remarks while dedicating three frontline Navy combatants-INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer-to the nation in Mumbai, marking the first time three warships were commissioned together

Navy to boost maritime security with three new combatants: Naval chief

Addressing the event, PM Modi while highlighting the transcending maritime security of the nation said that today India is being recognised as a 'reliable' and 'responsible' country in Global South

PM Modi commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, Vaghsheer in big boost for Navy

The induction of these vessels underscores India's strides in defence manufacturing and maritime security, aligning with its vision to become a global leader in this domain

Three naval warships commissioned in Mumbai; PM Modi attends event

The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India's vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security

Land factor in Indo-Pacific: How large are India's oceanic interests?

With just consolidating what is our primary area of influence or interest in the Indian ocean region, it might make more sense

Naval combatants to strengthen India's defence leadership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the commissioning of three frontline naval combatants will strengthen India's efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its quest towards self-reliance. Modi will dedicate the three combatants -- INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer -- to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday. "Tomorrow, 15th January, is going to be a special day as far as our naval capacities are concerned," he said on X. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world, officials said. It has an indigenous content of 75 per cent and is equipped with the state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities. INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced

L&T launches second multi-purpose vessel for Navy from Kattupalli shipyard

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has launched the second multi-purpose vessel for the Indian Navy from its Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. The launch of the vessel, christened INS Utkarsh, comes within three months of the launch of the first MPV INS Samarthak. The first vessel is being readied for undergoing tests and trials prior to its delivery to the Indian Navy, L&T said in a statement on Tuesday. The multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) are highly specialised and play multiple roles, including serving as trial platforms, for the development of next generation weapons and sensors. They will perform maritime surveillance, humanitarian assistance, combat sea pollution, besides taking up launch and recovery of surface and aerial assets, etc. The design engineering of the MPVs has been undertaken at L&T's in-house warship design centre at Chennai and the construction is accomplished at the company's Katupalli Shipyard. L&T is also constructing three Cadet ...

PM Modi to dedicate 3 frontline naval combatants to nation on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate three frontline naval combatants -- INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer -- to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday. In another function during his visit to Maharashtra, the prime minister will inaugurate an ISKCON Temple in Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, a PMO statement said on Monday. It said the commissioning of the three major naval combatants marks a significant leap in realising India's vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world. It has an indigenous content of 75 per cent and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities, the statement said. INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship

Navy conducts workshop on mental health as part of resilience programme

As per the release, the workshop on mental health was held on January 7 at Dr DS Kothari Auditorium, situated in DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi and was led by spiritual teacher BK Shivani

Assam mining rescue: Navy deployed with special equipment for search ops

The team includes highly trained Clearance Divers, experts in deep-water recovery, and the underwater ROVs for the search and rescue

INSV Tarini sets sail for longest leg of global voyage with women officers

This endeavour, known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, highlights India's growing expertise in maritime exploration and underscores the courage and determination of its naval personnel

French Navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle reaches Goa's Mormugao port

Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy noted that the purpose of the visit is to enhance interoperability, foster mutual understanding and strengthen ties between the navies of India and France

India buying Rafale-M will bring our navies closer: Top French navy officer

India is close to signing a deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for operations from the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

2025 to be year of reforms, aim is to boost modernisation: Defence ministry

The Defence Ministry on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of reforms and that the aim will be to facilitate establishment of integrated theatre commands to bolster jointness among the three services. The reform measures would be rolled out to transform the armed forces into a technologically-advanced combat-ready force capable of multi-domain integrated operations, it said. The ministry said the focus in 2025 will be on new domains such as cyber and space, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, hypersonic and robotics. "'Year of Reforms' will be a momentous step in the modernisation journey of the armed forces," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. "It will lay the foundation for unprecedented advancements in the country's defence preparedness, thus preparing to ensure the security and sovereignty of the nation amidst the challenges of the 21st century," he said. The decision on observing 2025 as the year of reforms was taken at a high-level meetin

Navy to commission 2 indigenous frontline warships, 1 submarine on Jan 15

The Indian Navy will commission two indigenously constructed frontline warships and a diesel-electric submarine on January 15 that is expected to significantly enhance the force's overall combat prowess. All the three platforms -- guided-missile destroyer Surat, stealth frigate Nilgiri and submarine Vagsheer -- are equipped with the latest weapons and sensors, officials said on Wednesday. The warships and submarine will be commissioned at a ceremony at the naval dockyard in Mumbai. The two warships also include specific accommodations to support a sizeable complement of women officers and sailors, aligning with the Indian Navy's steps toward gender inclusion in frontline combat roles. "This historic event will provide a significant boost to the Indian Navy's combat potential while underscoring the country's pre-eminent status in indigenous shipbuilding," an official readout said. All three platforms have been designed and constructed entirely at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited .

MoD signs Rs 2,867 cr deals for AIP, torpedoes for Indian Navy submarines

The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, informed the MoD in an official release

India, Mauritius hold meeting on INS Sarvekshak for hydrographic survey

The meeting saw officials from both sides, including stakeholders from the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, and the Oceanographic Institute