Indian Naval Power

India concludes 3-month-long mega naval Theatre Level Operational Exercise

India concluded a three-month-long mega naval exercise in the Indian Ocean that featured more than 65 warships, 10 submarines and over 80 aircraft amid China's increasing maritime activities in the region. The theatre of operations for the exercise was from the Strait of Hormuz in the West to the Sunda and Lombok Straits in the East. The Indian Navy said the Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) marked the successful culmination of an intense operational campaign designed to assess the force's operational preparedness and material readiness for combat. It reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to remain a "combat-ready, credible, cohesive and future-ready force", it said. "TROPEX witnessed participation of 65-70 Indian Naval ships, 9-10 submarines and over 80 aircraft of different types," the Navy said. "The exercise achieved a very high level of operational synergy in planning and execution of theatre level scenarios with the other services," it said. "It witnessed extensive ...

China's new stealth subs may carry nuclear firepower, target US defences

The new conventional vessels could take on key wartime roles of nuclear submarines, including saturation attacks on aircraft carriers and long-range precision strikes on land targets

Synergy among countries needed for mariners' safety: Coast Guard official

A senior Coast Guard official has said synergy among friendly countries is necessary for the "common and global cause" of the safety of mariners at sea. V Anbarasan, Chief of Staff, Coast Guard Region (West), also emphasised the importance of Search and Rescue (SAR) coordination training, speaking after presiding over the valedictory ceremony of the 'MRCC OPS & SAR' course here on Saturday. MRCC stands for the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. "He highlighted the need for enhanced collaborative and continued synergy towards fostering the linkages amongst various friendly foreign countries and for the common and global humanitarian cause for the mariners' safety at sea," an official statement said. The week-long international course on 'MRCC OPS & SAR' was held for a total of 22 trainees from six foreign countries -- Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Seychelles and Sri Lanka. The course is conducted annually by the MRCC, Mumbai, of the Coast Guard Regional HQs (West) ...

Navy will protect India's maritime interests anytime, anywhere: Chief Adm

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has said that his force will continue to safeguard India's maritime interests "anytime, anywhere, anyhow". The Chief of the Naval Staff made the remarks at the Indian Navy Chiefs' Conclave held at the new Nausena Bhawan here on Saturday. The conclave aims to gain from the collective experience and knowledge of the eight former naval chiefs who attended the event, a Navy spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday. These former chiefs were presented with an operational update, including policy initiatives, technological, material and operational logistics advancements and perspective plans, the spokesperson said. "We are committed to carrying forward your illustrious legacy and the Indian Navy will continue to safeguard India's national maritime interests, anytime, anywhere, anyhow," the statement quoted the Navy chief as saying. At the conclave, a session -- 'Manthan' -- was also conducted to deliberate on key issues of interest, fostering an op

When will Rafale M fly from Indian Navy carriers? We may now know the date

The acquisition of French Rafale M naval jets will enable the Indian Navy to operate these aircraft from its two aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya

India decides it will not operate a third aircraft carrier. Here is why

Instead of pursuing a three-aircraft carrier fleet, which would have kept two ships operational at all times, the Navy is reportedly focusing on a second indigenous ship to replace INS Vikramaditya

Naval combatants to strengthen India's defence leadership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the commissioning of three frontline naval combatants will strengthen India's efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its quest towards self-reliance. Modi will dedicate the three combatants -- INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer -- to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday. "Tomorrow, 15th January, is going to be a special day as far as our naval capacities are concerned," he said on X. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world, officials said. It has an indigenous content of 75 per cent and is equipped with the state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities. INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced

India, Mauritius hold meeting on INS Sarvekshak for hydrographic survey

The meeting saw officials from both sides, including stakeholders from the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, and the Oceanographic Institute

INS Sarvekshak arrives in Mauritius to undertake Joint Hydrographic Survey

On its arrival on December 26, the ship was received by Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Captain CG Binoop, Commandant, Mauritius National Coastguard and other dignitaries

Indian Navy deployed 30 ships, responded to over 25 incidents: MoD

As part of its mission-based deployments, the Indian Navy has maintained a continuous presence in critical areas of the Indian Ocean Region, including Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian sea

INS Tushil makes 1st port call to London, hosts diaspora, local community

After INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment on December 21, the Indian Navy said that during the port call, Naval Regional Commander Commodore R Bellfield met with Captain Peter Varghese, Commanding Officer of INS Tushil, to discuss matters of mutual interest.Sharing a post on X, the Spokesperson for the Indian Navy wrote, "During the port call at #London, @CdreRBellfield, Naval Regional Commander (NRC LEE) paid a visit onboard #INSTushil & interacted with Capt Peter Varghese, Commanding Officer on issues of mutual interest."The ship also hosted members of the Indian diaspora and local community, with India's Deputy High Commissioner to the UK Sujit Ghosh and Commodore Sanjay Pote among the visitors."The ship was also kept open to visitors & hosted the Indian diaspora & local community in large numbers. The Deputy High Commissioner of India @sujitjoyghosh, and Cmde Sanjay Pote, NA, London also visited the ship," .

Indian Navy Chief hosts deck reception aboard INS Mysore in Jakarta

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi hosted a deck reception onboard Indian Navy's indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Mysore in Jakarta during his four-day official visit to Indonesia.The details of the event were shared on X by the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy."Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, hosted a deck reception onboard #IndianNavy's indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSMysore at Jakarta, fostering cultural exchange, friendship & camaraderie between #India & #Indonesia."The post added, "Adm Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff, #IndonesianNavy, Senior Military Leadership of Indonesia, Ambassador of India in Indonesia, and members of the diplomatic community in #Indonesia attended the event. #BridgesofFriendship"The Indian Embassy in Indonesia also shared the details of the Indian Navy Chief's visit.It stated on X, "Very eventful & successful goodwill visit of INS Mysore to Jakarta. The 4-day visit saw several high level bilateral engagements ...

Indian Navy chief meets Indonesia's army commander to strengthen naval ties

According to the Indian Navy spokesperson, the discussions also aimed to strengthen information sharing, capacity building, and collaboration in the defense industry between India and Indonesia

Indian Navy to start 2025 by inducting last Scorpene sub, new stealth ship

Vagsheer, the sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine, and the first of seven Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigates are reportedly expected to be commissioned in January

India's 2024 missile breakthroughs: Game-changing tech boosts defence might

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INS Tushil 'among world's most advanced': How it'll boost Indian Navy power

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to Russia, where he will be the chief guest for the commissioning of the Indian Navy's INS Tushil stealth frigate on Monday

PM Modi extends greetings on Navy Day, salutes Indian Navy's valour

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his greetings and warm wishes to all Indian Navy personnel

Deal to procure 26 Rafale-M jets to be signed soon: Navy chief Tripathi

India is set to seal the proposed procurement of 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three additional Scorpene submarines soon, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Monday. At a media briefing ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Tripathi also said that the government's approval for two SSNs (nuclear-powered submarines) indicated its faith in the country's indigenous capabilities to build such boats. The Navy chief also said that 62 ships and a submarine are currently under construction within the country as part of efforts to boost its naval power. A large number of platforms are waiting for induction in the next one year and at least one ship will be inducted into the Navy, he said. "We have redoubled efforts to include niche technologies into the force," Admiral Tripathi said. The procurement of Rafale-M (naval variant) and the Scorpene submarines is likely to be finalised next month, he added. In July last year, the defence ministry approved the purchase of the Rafale-M jets fr

Indian Navy boosts ties with Mauritius in 15th annual training programme

The Indian Navy is in Mauritius for the 15th edition of the annual training program between India and Mauritius aimed at enhancing interoperability between the Indian and Mauritian Armed Forces.The Spokesperson of the Indian Navy shared the details on X. According to them, the Indian Navy Marine Commando and Diving Mobile Training Team (MTT) are in Mauritius for the 15th edition of the Special Forces and Diving Refresher Camp.The post noted that the program is 'tailor-made' to enhance interoperability between the two Armed Forces. "The MTT will train the Mauritius Police Force towards enhancing their capability to undertake Maritime Special Operations & Salvage at Sea", the post said.India has close, longstanding relations with Mauritius. Mauritius was one of the few important countries with which independent India established diplomatic relations in 1948, even before Mauritius gained independence.The leadership of the two countries enjoys a high level of trust and mutual ...

500 kg of crystal meth seized during India-Sri Lanka joint naval operation

Around 500 kg of crystal methamphetamine narcotics were seized from two fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea in a joint operation by the navies of India and Sri Lanka. The joint operation came after Indian Navy's long-range maritime patrol aircraft and drones carried out a surveillance mission in the critical sea lanes based on inputs from the Sri Lankan Navy, officials said. The narcotics were seized on November 25, they added. The two boats, along with the crew and seized narcotics, are being handed over to Sri Lankan authorities for further legal action, the Indian Navy said on Friday. The Indian Navy's Gurugram-based Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean region also provided certain details for the operation, the officials said. "Based on information received from the Sri Lankan Navy regarding probable narcotics smuggling by Sri Lankan flagged fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea, the