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October 19, 2026 6:51 PM

Indian Navy to Showcase Indigenous Defence Technologies and Innovations at ‘Swavlamban’ 2026

The Indian Navy will organise the fifth edition of its flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, ‘Swavlamban’ 2026, on October 26 and 27 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The seminar will build on the Navy’s efforts to translate indigenous technological innovations into operational capabilities and strengthen ‘Aatmanirbharta’. It will bring together innovators, industry partners, startups, MSMEs, academia, investors, and the Defence Forces to explore collaborative solu...

October 18, 2026 1:09 PM

India-UK maritime exercise Konkan-26 concludes off Plymouth

The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy concluded their bilateral maritime exercise, Konkan-26, off Plymouth in the United Kingdom on October 15, strengthening interoperability through joint training in complex maritime operations. Held from October 8 to 15, the exercise involved the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trishul and the Royal Navy’s Duke-class anti-submarine warfare frigate HMS Sutherland. It was conducted by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Operational Standards and Training organisation. ...

October 18, 2026 1:07 PM

Indian Navy training squadron concludes Seychelles visit, strengthens maritime cooperation

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron departed Port Victoria, Seychelles, on October 15 after a three-day port call featuring professional training, joint maritime exercises and community outreach. The visiting ships - INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi - arrived on October 12 as part of an ongoing training deployment. During the visit, the squadron’s senior officer and the ships’ commanding officers met Major General Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces of t...

October 18, 2026 1:04 PM

Navy inaugurates housing, health and utility facilities under Project Seabird in Karnataka’s Karwar

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, inaugurated residential accommodation, health facilities and supporting infrastructure under Project Seabird Phase IIA at Naval Base Karwar on October 15. The facilities include five residential towers comprising 300 dwelling units for naval defence civilians and a Station Health Organisation complex. The health infrastructure forms part of the expansion of INHS Patanjali, the base hospital, to a capaci...

October 16, 2026 3:39 PM

Vice-President Radhakrishnan Commissions Indigenous Multi-Purpose Warship INS Samarthak at Karwar

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday commissioned INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard, at the naval base in Karwar, Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in India's efforts to strengthen domestic warship construction and defence self-reliance. Built by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli shipyard in Tamil Nadu under the government's Make in India initiative, the vessel has more than 75 per cent indigenous cont...

October 15, 2026 5:33 PM

MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C satellite, Varunastra torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed contracts worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy, strengthening defence capabilities. The contract for GSAT-7C, valued at Rs 2,563 crore, was signed with New Space India Limited, Bengaluru. The indigenously designed, developed and manufactured satellite will enhance secure, resilient and seamless communication ...

October 14, 2026 4:46 PM

Indian Navy to Hand Over Command of Combined Task Force 154 in Bahrain

The Indian Navy is scheduled to hand over command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, on October 14, marking the completion of its first-ever command of a task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). CTF 154 is the CMF’s dedicated multinational maritime training task force. It focuses on professional training and capacity building to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness among the 47 nations associated with the maritime partnership. ...

October 13, 2026 5:09 PM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous multipurpose warship Samarthak on October 16

The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak, the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into its fleet, at Naval Base Karwar on October 16. Built by Larsen & Toubro under the Make in India initiative, the vessel will support a range of operational requirements and mark another milestone in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance. Designed primarily for maritime surveillance and patrol, Samarthak can also undertake low-intensity maritime operations and serve as a platform for t...

October 13, 2026 1:27 AM

Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Mangrol

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on October 12. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Defence Forces, representatives of the Ministry of Defence, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), industry partners and other dignitaries. Indigenous...

October 12, 2026 7:24 PM

INS Tarkash to Participate in IBSAMAR IX 2026 to Strengthen Trilateral Maritime Cooperation

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, is on an overseas deployment to South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026. The trilateral exercise brings together the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies to enhance interoperability, strengthen maritime cooperation and promote mutual understanding among the participating forces. Focus on Maritime Security in the Indian O...