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November 30, 2025 5:49 PM

PM Modi hails INS Mahe induction, highlights Indian Navy’s push for self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy reflects the force’s rapid progress towards self-reliance. Speaking during the 128th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, he described the development as a matter of national pride. INS Mahe, inducted last week in Mumbai, has an indigenous design. PM Modi noted that its name has historical significance linked to Mahe in Puducherry and that many people from Kerala and Tamil Nadu observed tha...

November 26, 2025 10:43 AM

‘India entering ‘golden era’ of defence innovation’: Rajnath Singh at Swavlamban 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India is entering a “golden era of defence innovation” driven by young entrepreneurs and start-ups, as he addressed the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi. Singh said India must remain proactive and future-ready in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. He credited innovators for helping the country move from being a defence importer to a technology exporter. The minister called on the private sect...

November 17, 2025 11:49 AM

Indian Navy to commission ‘Mahe’, first of eight indigenous ASW shallow water craft

The Indian Navy is set to commission Mahe, the first vessel in a new class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24. The commissioning marks a major step forward in India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, Mahe is the first of eight ships in its class. Designed for operations in shallow waters, the vessel combines compactness with advanced...

November 12, 2025 1:04 PM

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on official visit to U.S. to strengthen maritime ties

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi is on an official visit to the United States from November 12 to 17, as part of efforts to further strengthen the growing maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy - a key component of the India-U.S. Defence Partnership. During his visit, Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold discussions with senior officials of the U.S. Department of War, and meet Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USIND...

November 9, 2025 2:26 PM

Navy Day 2025 to be celebrated with grand operational demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram on Dec 4

The Indian Navy will mark Navy Day 2025 with a grand Operational Demonstration on December 4 at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Continuing its tradition of hosting Navy Day celebrations beyond major naval stations, the event follows similar commemorations held in Puri, Odisha, and Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, in recent years. The mega demonstration will offer citizens a rare opportunity to witness the Navy’s multi-domain operations and technological prowess up close. According ...

November 7, 2025 12:08 PM

India Navy commissions INS Ikshak, advancing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding

The Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned INS Ikshak, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, into active service at a ceremony held at the Naval Base in Kochi. The SVL-class vessels are designed to conduct hydrographic surveys and gather oceanographic data while also supporting coastal defence and humanitarian operations. Equipped with advanced systems and a deck to operate helicopters, INS Ikshak can be deployed for disaster relief and medical assistance, strengthening India’s...

November 2, 2025 12:07 PM

Indian Navy to strengthen space-based communications with launch of indigenous GSAT-7R satellite

In a major boost to India’s maritime communication network, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The indigenously designed and developed satellite will be the most advanced communication platform for the Navy to date, enhancing its space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities. Weighing around 4,400 kilograms, GSAT-7R will b...

October 27, 2025 10:24 PM

Indian Navy to commission survey vessel ‘Ikshak’ on November 6

The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Ikshak’, the third Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL), at Naval Base Kochi on November 6, in a ceremony to be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The commissioning marks another significant milestone in India’s pursuit of maritime self-reliance and technological advancement. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Ov...

October 27, 2025 4:48 PM

INS Vikrant, India’s Ocean Giant and the New Wave of Self-Reliance

When the Indian Navy’s pride, INS Vikrant, sliced through the Arabian Sea this Diwali with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on board, it wasn’t just another festive celebration at sea. It marked the story of how India, in a few short years, turned decades of shipbuilding dreams into reality and emerged as a maritime power ready to define the Indian Ocean’s future. Speaking to the sailors and officers during the sea sortie, PM Modi said that celebrating Diwali aboard INS Vikrant symbolized “t...

October 24, 2025 5:11 PM

Indian Navy inducts ‘Mahe’, first indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Cochin Shipyard

In a boost to India’s coastal defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Thursday received ‘Mahe’, the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. The vessel named after the historic port town of Mahe in Puducherry pays tribute to India’s rich maritime legacy while marking a new chapter in indigenous naval shipbuilding. Indigenously designed and constructed by CSL, ‘Mahe’ embodies India’s push for self-relianc...