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GRSE commences construction of Acoustic Research Ship for DRDO unit
Kolkata, April 16: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd commenced construction of an Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Wednesday.
DRDO's 651 kW Waterjet Propulsion System successfully completes preliminary sea trials
New Delhi, April 15: The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) 651 kW Waterjet Propulsion System, designed by Larsen Turbo under the Technology Development Fund scheme, has successfully completed preliminary sea trials aboard the Indian Navy's Fast Interceptor Craft.
INSV Tarini flagged off from Cape Town for final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II Expedition
Cape Town, April 15: INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town on April 15, 2025, marking the beginning of the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, an official press release by the Ministry of Defence stated.
'Yeh dosti…': Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi's song performance with Tanzanian official wins hearts
New Delhi, April 15: Redefining the contours of international friendship and cooperation, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi set social media on fire with a small video clip of his singing Bollywood 'Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge' with a top Tanzanian defence official, an officer said on Tuesday.
AIKEYME 2025: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi grooves to Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge with Tanzanian defence chief
Dae-es-Salaam, April 15: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and Tanzanian Defence Force Chief, General John Jacob Mkunda together sang the iconic Bollywood friendship anthem "Yeh Dosti Nahi Chhodenge" ("We'll Never Leave This Friendship") reflecting on the cementing of bilateral ties between the two countries.
Indian Navy's participation in AIKEYME exercise matter of great happiness: Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Dar es Salaam, April 13: Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Sunday said that the Indian Navy's participation in the AIKEYME exercise is a matter of great happiness for the Indian Navy and the country.
Indian Navy's INS Sunayna makes maiden port call at Dar-es-Salaam
New Delhi, April 13: INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, has entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, as part of India's commitment to further facilitate global maritime cooperation and security.
First edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 culminates in New Delhi
New Delhi, April 11: The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concluded in New Delhi on Friday. The week-long apex-level conference, held from April 5 to 11 in two phases at Karwar and New Delhi, engaged the commanders in deliberations on security challenges in the maritime domain and review of Indian Navy's operational preparedness, Indian Navy said in a press release.
GSI issues LoA to GRSE for two coastal research vessels
Kolkata, April 10: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for the construction and delivery of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs), an official said.
Cabinet clears Rs 63,000 crore deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets from France for Indian Navy
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared the Rs 63,000 crore government-to-government deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Navy, senior officials said.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi commends achievements of Navy in maintaining combat ready force
New Delhi, April 8: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), commended the achievements of the Navy in maintaining a combat ready force through the conduct of successful operational exercises, higher operational availability of platforms and joint operations with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, a release said.
INS Sahyadri docks in Colombo amid high-level India-Sri Lanka engagements
Colombo, April 7: In a display of deepening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy's indigenously-built warship, INS Sahyadri, arrived at the port of Colombo as part of its mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), an official press releaseby the Indian Navy stated.
Tri-services all women sailing expedition flags off from Mumbai for Seychelles
Mumbai, April 7: A tri-services all-women expedition has been flagged off from Mumbai for Seychelles which comprises of a team of 11 officers from the three services.
INS Tarkash undertakes Passex with New Zealand Navy in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi, April 7: Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tarkash participated in a Passex with the Royal New Zealand Navy's Anzac-class frigate Te Kaha in the Gulf of Aden on April 4.
Indian Navy provides critical medical help to Pak national in Central Arabian Sea
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian Navy came as a saviour for an injured Pakistani crew member in the Arabian Sea.
Rajnath Singh reviews maritime security situation, Indian Navy's operational readiness in Karwar
Karwar, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar.
Rajnath Singh flags off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar
Karwar, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the Indian Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna from the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka as the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) marking a key milestone in India's maritime outreach initiative, and reinforcing India's role as a regional maritime partner committed to peace, prosperity, and collective security.
Need to reorient future roles of armed forces: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday asserted that it is a necessity to reorient the future roles of the armed forces amidst the present unpredictable geopolitical landscape.
Operation Brahma: India delivers 442 tonnes of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar
Yangon, April 5: Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar, India on Saturday delivered an additional 442-tonne of food aid under ongoing 'Operation Brahma'.
India committed to safeguarding interests in Indian Ocean without compromising any nation's sovereignty: Rajnath Singh
Uttara Kannada, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India is committed to protecting the interests of all nations in the Indian Ocean while maintaining their sovereignty.
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Indian Ocean Ship Sagar initiative at Karwar Naval Base today
Karwar, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the newly developed infrastructure at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Saturday, which will enhance India's maritime security.
India-Russia conclude 14th edition of Naval Exercise Indra 2025
Chennai, April 4: The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between the Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Top Navy commanders to discuss strategic, operational issues at key meet
New Delhi, April 4: The first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 is all set to commence on April 5 to discuss strategic issues.
Indian Navy's maiden initiative of IOS Sagar concludes its harbour and sea training phase at Kochi
New Delhi, April 3: Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) concluded its harbour and sea training phase at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the ship with her crew, has left for Karwar, Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
India-US joint exercise Tiger Triumph commences in Vishakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, April 2: The 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the US, 'Tiger TRIUMPH 2025, commenced in Vishakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign Rs 270 crore deal for 6MW marine diesel engine
New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy has inked a project sanction order with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited hunder Make-I category for the design and development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine.
Kirloskar gets Rs 270 crore order to develop engines for Indian Navy ships
New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy signed a Rs 270 crore contract with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited on Wednesday for the design and development of 6MW medium speed marine diesel engines in a significant step to enhance the country’s self-reliance in defence production.
May god shower blessings upon India and its leadership!: Myanmar locals hail Operation Brahma
By Rajnish Singh, Mandalay, April 2: Operation Brahma by India is operating at full tilt aimed towards providing rescue and relief to Myanmar, which was struck by a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The locals have hailed India's aid and support in this time of distress.
India delivered 625 MT of humanitarian aid to Myanmar under Operation Brahma: MEA
New Delhi, April 1: India has delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
Operation Brahma: India continues humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, April 1: India's commitment to aiding Myanmar following the devastating earthquake on March 28 remained steadfast, as the country dispatched further assistance to address the urgent needs of the affected population on Tuesday.
INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town, completing fourth leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II
New Delhi, April 1: INSV Tarini, part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, completing the fourth leg of its global circumnavigation, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Indian Navy's women officers reach Cape Town
Delhi, April 1: Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an expedition undertaken by two women officers of the Indian Navy, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, reached Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday. The officers are sailing aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini as part of their mission to circumnavigate the globe.
Indian Navy Ships arrive in Yangon with relief assistance
Yangon, April 1: In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, the Indian Navy ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived in Yangon, carrying over 50 tons of relief material to assist those affected by the disaster.
GRSE declares interim dividend after robust financial result in FY25
Kolkata, March 31: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 89.5 per cent of paid-up share capital for FY25, as compared to 79 per cent in FY24. The shipbuilder, a PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has also coasted to a record annual turnover of Rs 4,750 crore (provisional and unaudited) in FY25, the highest in the company's 64-year history.
Fourth edition of India-US Naval Exercise Tiger Triumph to take place from April 1-13
Vishakhapatnam, March 31: The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph, is scheduled to take place on the Eastern Seaboard from April 1 to April 13, as per the Indian Navy.
Operation Brahma continues, Indian Navy ships carry 30 tonnes of aid to Myanmar: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 30: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Sunday that Indian Navy ships INS Karmuk and LCU 52 are en route to Yangon, Myanmar, carrying aid supplies for earthquake-affected regions.
Operation Brahma: Indian relief team lands in Myanmar, begins rescue efforts
Mandalay, March 30: The first Relief and Rescue Detachment of 10 personnel landed at Mandalay International Airport, Myanmar, at 5:45 pm MST on Sunday, according to the Indian Army.
Navy ships from Andaman to carry relief material to quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, March 30: Indian Navy ships Karmuk and LCU 52 from the Andaman and Nicobar Command will also be sailing for Yangon on Sunday to boost 'Operation Brahma' to render assistance to earthquake-hit Myanmar.
India launches Operation Brahma for Myanmar quake relief; Navy ships sail with aid
New Delhi, March 30: India has launched Operation Brahma to assist Myanmar in the wake of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, with Indian Navy ships carrying relief material sailing for Yangon, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Sunday.
Ex Indra:14th edition of India, Russia bilateral naval exercise set to take place off Chennai
New Delhi, March 28: The 14th edition of the Indian and Russia bilateral naval exercise Indra, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025, according to a Ministry of Defence statement.