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September 13, 2024 4:43 PM

DRDO and Indian Navy conduct back-to-back tests of vertical launch surface-to-air missile

In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted back-to-back flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second test was conducted today at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, following the first successful trial on September 12. During today's test, the VLSRSAM missile intercepted a high-speed aerial target at a very low altitude, s...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

Indian Navy eyes three major defence deals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore by end of fiscal year

The Indian Navy is on course to finalize three significant defence deals, collectively valued at ₹1.25 lakh crore, before the close of the current fiscal year. These agreements are aimed at enhancing the Navy’s surveillance and combat readiness, with the projects focusing on acquiring advanced drones, submarines, and fighter jets. The deals in question include the procurement of 31 MQ-9B drones, three additional Scorpene-class submarines, and 26 Rafale-M fighter jets. The Indian government ...

September 16, 2024 3:33 PM

INS Arighaat joins Indian Navy, enhancing nuclear deterrence

The Indian Navy has strengthened its nuclear capabilities with the commissioning of the second Arihant-Class submarine, INS Arighaat. The ceremony, held in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who underscored the submarine's importance in bolstering India's nuclear deterrence. INS Arighaat is expected to play a crucial role in maintaining strategic balance and ensuring peace in the region. Singh highlighted the submarine's contribution to India's nuclear tr...

September 16, 2024 4:30 PM

Navy chief unveils strategic vision for “Viksit Bharat”

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi unveiled a document on Wednesday outlining his strategic vision for the Navy's role in achieving a developed India, or "Viksit Bharat." The document, titled "CNS Course to Steer-2024 (CTS-2024)," delineates key objectives for creating a "combat-ready, credible, cohesive and future-ready navy," according to a naval spokesperson. This strategic roadmap is designed to align the Navy's capabilities with India's broader national development goals. During ...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan. The operation was launched immediately after the MV Falcon Prestige capsized approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, Oman. INS Teg has deployed advanced equipment and personnel to locate and assis...

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Indian Navy Chief held bilateral discussions with his Bangladeshi counterpart in Dhaka

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy on Monday paid tribute to the bravehearts of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice during the Liberation War of Bangladesh at the Shikha Anirban (eternal flame) at Dhaka. Admiral Tripathi is on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh. The Chief of the Naval Staff held bilateral discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy at the Naval Headquart...

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

INS Kiltan arrives in Brunei as a part of South China Sea deployment

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei on Friday and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet's operational deployment to the South China Sea region. According to the Ministry of Defence, this visit aims to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two maritime nations. The naval engagement is focused on professional interactions, sports fixtures, social exchanges, and community outreach, refl...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Indian and French armies participate in joint military exercise ‘Shakti’

The Indian and French armies are sharing critical skills in jungle survival and mountain operations during the 7th edition of the ongoing Joint Exercise Shakti. The biennial training event, being held from May 13-26 in Umroi, Meghalaya, aims to enhance the militaries' capabilities for multi-domain operations in semi-conventional scenarios. Indian and French troops have been rigorously practicing survival techniques essential for self-preservation in challenging jungle and mountain environments....

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

India successfully tests SMART missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday conducted a successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defence, the SMART system represents the next generation of missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery systems, designed to bolster the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities beyond the conventional ranges of ligh...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

Royal Netherlands Navy’s HNLMS Tromp engages in Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Tromp engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Indian Navy's guided missile frigate INS Trishul, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement on Monday. The exercise, comprising tactical maneuvers, helicopter operations, and Replenishment at Sea approaches, served as a platform for the exchange of expertise and experiences between the two naval force. It was conducted as Rear Adm Harold Liebregs, Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands ...