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June 27, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships arrive in Thailand to deepen maritime cooperation

Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Sattahip, Thailand, on Saturday as part of their operational deployment to the South East Asia Region, marking another step in India's growing maritime engagement with Southeast Asian nations. Led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, the ships were received by the Royal Thai Navy. The port call reflects the close and longstanding maritime partnership between India and Thailand and i...

June 22, 2026 9:49 AM

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, says maritime strength key to Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenous naval ships - Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak - in Kolkata, describing the event as a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance, maritime strength and the vision of a developed nation. Addressing the Tri-Commissioning Ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi said the induction of the three naval ships reflected India’s growing capabilities in defence manufacturing and maritime security. He emphasised that all thr...

June 14, 2026 5:48 PM

INS Sharda concludes successful visit to Sri Lanka, strengthens maritime cooperation

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda concluded a successful port call to Colombo, Sri Lanka, and departed on June 13, further reinforcing maritime cooperation and friendship between the two neighbouring nations. The visit featured a range of professional, training and sporting engagements between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy. As part of capacity-building efforts, Sri Lankan Navy personnel received training in small arms handling, basic firefighting, first aid and rescue procedures. The eng...

May 21, 2026 9:52 AM

Indian Navy’s next generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Sanghmitra’ launched at GRSE Kolkata

The Indian Navy on Wednesday achieved another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding programme with the launch of ‘Sanghmitra’, the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The vessel, designated as Yard 3039, was launched by Sarita Vatsayan, Vice President, Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), in the presence of Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan. The ceremony was conducted with full n...

April 29, 2026 9:55 PM

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-Ship Missile from helicopter platform

In a major boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from a naval helicopter off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, marking the first-ever salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile sy...

April 22, 2026 12:10 AM

Indian Navy to host Naval Civilian Function in New Delhi on April 23

The Indian Navy will host a Naval Civilian Function on April 23, at the Manekshaw Centre, aimed at recognising the contributions of its civilian workforce in strengthening operational preparedness. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth is scheduled to attend as the chief guest. The function will highlight key initiatives undertaken across Naval Headquarters and various commands to improve administrative efficiency, promote digital transformation, and enhance training and welfare measures....

April 17, 2026 11:44 PM

Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concludes; maritime strategy unveiled amid West Asia tensions

The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi on Friday, with the Indian Navy reviewing its operational preparedness and unveiling a new maritime security strategy against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia. Held from April 14 to 17 at Nausena Bhawan, the four-day conference brought together the Navy’s top leadership to deliberate on key aspects including operational readiness, logistics, infrastructure, and...

April 7, 2026 6:32 PM

INS Sunayna reaches Male, reinforces India-Maldives maritime cooperation

Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived in Male on Monday as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, marking the first port call of its current mission and reinforcing maritime ties between India and the Maldives. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), reflecting the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries. In a notable gesture of cooperation, two MNDF personnel are also part of ...

April 1, 2026 11:13 AM

Indian Navy receives indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Malwan’, boosting coastal defence capabilities

The Indian Navy on Tuesday received ‘Malwan’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. The delivery marks a significant step in strengthening India’s coastal defence and surveillance capabilities. Designed and constructed indigenously by CSL as per the Indian Navy’s specifications and in compliance with DNV classification standards, ‘Malwan’ is part of a series of eight ASW SWCs being built to enhance the Navy’...

March 22, 2026 1:22 PM

India, Seychelles deepen defence cooperation with maiden tri-services exercise

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Victoria on March 20, 2026, after completing an enriching port call in Seychelles. During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of Trikand, held meetings with senior government functionaries and the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles. The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Government of Seychelles, strengthening bilateral ties. INS Trikand participated in t...