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October 1, 2025 9:02 PM

Indian Navy showcases global submarine rescue capability at Exercise Pacific Reach 2025

The Indian Navy demonstrated its growing prowess in submarine rescue operations during Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR-25), hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) from September 15–25, 2025. The Navy’s Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar, successfully executed multiple international rescue operations, marking a significant milestone in India’s submarine rescue journey. Over three successive days, India’s Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Tiger X achieved t...

September 26, 2025 10:32 PM

Indian Navy’s first training squadron makes port call at Mombasa, strengthens maritime ties with Kenya

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on Thursday as part of its long-range training deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The squadron received a warm welcome from the Kenya Navy, the Defence Advisor, and the Acting High Commissioner of India. The visit to Mombasa follows earlier port calls in Seychelles, Mauritius, La Réunion, and Mozambique, and is aimed at bolstering maritime ...

September 23, 2025 5:57 PM

Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’ on Oct 6, second ship in ASW-SWC series

The Indian Navy is set to commission its second state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on October 6. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. This induction marks the formal entry of the second of sixteen ASW-SWC ships into the Navy’s fleet. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, with over 80% indi...

September 9, 2025 3:21 PM

Indian Armed Forces contingent leaves for multilateral exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia

An Indian Armed Forces contingent on Tuesday departed for Russia to take part in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025. The exercise will be held at the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy from September 10 to 16. The Indian contingent consists of 65 personnel, including 57 from the Army, seven from the Air Force and one from the Navy. The Army team is led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, supported by troops from other arms and services. Exercise ZAPAD 2025 is designe...

August 26, 2025 5:21 PM

INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri: Navy commissions two stealth frigates at Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy has commissioned two stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri at the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, the defence ministry said. Both the warships are largely homegrown with over 75% indigenous content, giving impetus to the government's “aatmanirbharta” (self-reliance) push in defence manufacturing and making the country self-reliant in defence capabilities. The ceremony was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking on the occasion, the Def...

August 4, 2025 7:01 PM

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

The Philippine and Indian navies have sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila for New Delhi for a state visit. The Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative activities" with foreign navies since late 2023 as part of its push to counter China's expansive claims in the waterway, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, France and Canada. Philippine militar...

August 1, 2025 3:27 PM

Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair assumes charge as Controller Personnel Services

Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM, has assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) at the Indian Navy on July 31. On taking over the new responsibility, the senior officer paid homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, honouring the sacrifices of India’s brave soldiers. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1991, Vice Admiral Nair is a specialist in Communications and Electronic Warfare. Over his distinguished career spanning more than three decades, he has h...

July 18, 2025 4:04 PM

INS Nistar, India’s first indigenous diving support vessel, commissioned in Visakhapatnam

In a boost to India's maritime capabilities, INS Nistar, the country’s first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, senior naval officials, and representatives from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the shipbuilder. INS Nistar is the first of two DSVs being built by HSL and is equipped for comple...

July 18, 2025 9:51 AM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nistar’ today at Visakhapatnam

In a boost to India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence production, the Indian Navy will today commission its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the commissioning ceremony, marking the formal induction of the state-of-the-art vessel into the Eastern Naval Command. Designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Nistar repr...

July 4, 2025 3:24 PM

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot

In a landmark moment for gender equality in the armed forces, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She was awarded the prestigious ‘Wings of Gold’ alongside Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull during the graduation ceremony of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air), who conferred the honours. The Indian Navy d...