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Two Indian Navy women officers to embark on blue-water global voyage

Two Indian Navy women officers -- Lt Commander Roopa A and Lt Commander Dilna K -- would be embarking on an arduous blue-water voyage around the world soon after three years of preparations. The duo will be undertaking the expedition of circumnavigating the globe onboard Indian naval sailing vessel (INSV) Tarini, Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said on Sunday. Lt Commander Dilna K, who hails from Calicut, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in June 2014. Her father, late Devadasan, served the Indian Army. Lt Commander Roopa A, a native of Pondicherry, joined the Navy in June 2017. Her father, Alagirisamy GP, was part of the Indian Air Force. The two women officers have been preparing for the 'Sagar Parikrama' expedition for the last three years, Madhwal said. "Sagar Parikrama would be a gruelling voyage requiring extreme skills, physical fitness and mental alertness. The officers have been training rigorously and gained thousands of miles of experience under their belt

DRDO, Indian Navy carry out surface-to-air missile test successfully

The Indian Navy and the DRDO on Thursday successfully carried out a flight test of a vertical launched short-range surface-to-air missile off the coast of Odisha. The flight test was conducted from a land-based vertical launcher, targeting a high-speed aerial target flying at a low altitude. The missile system successfully tracked and engaged the target, the Defence Ministry said. "The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha," it said. The ministry said the test aimed to validate multiple updated elements of the weapon system, including the proximity fuse and seeker. "The performance of the system was meticulously tracked and confirmed by various instruments such as the radar electro-optical tracking system and telemetry deployed at ITR Chandipur," the ministry said in

Chopper crash: 4 ICG vessels, 2 specialised ships looking for missing pilot

Two Navy ships, including a specialised one with a "side scan sonar system", and four Coast Guard vessels are currently deployed at sea to look out for a pilot who has gone missing after an advanced light helicopter (ALH) crashed off the Gujarat coast a few days ago, sources said on Friday. The incident took place on September 2 and the ALH was taking part in an operation to rescue an injured crew member of tanker Hari Leela, they said. "The ALH had a four-member crew. One was rescued after the incident. Two bodies have been recovered but the pilot is still missing. Search and rescue (SAR) efforts are in progress to look out for the missing crew member," a source in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said. Four Coast Guard vessels are currently deployed for the purpose, the source added. On a request from the ICG, the Indian Navy has also deployed two ships to aid in the rescue efforts. "Two Navy ships have been deployed, one with a side scan sonar system, so that the sea floor can be .

Naval ship Tabar participates in India-France mega naval exercise 'Varuna'

The navies of India and France carried out a mega wargame in the Mediterranean Sea in reflection of their common strategic interest in the maritime domain. Indian naval ship Tabar and long-range maritime surveillance aircraft P-8I participated in the 22nd edition of the Varuna exercise, the Indian Navy said. The mega exercise took place from September 2 to 4. In addition to INS Tabar, the Indian Navy was represented by the ship borne helicopters at the exercise. The French side was represented by frontline ship FS Provence, submarine Suffren, fighters MB339 and helicopters NH90; Dauphin. A series of advanced naval operations were conducted during the exercise, involving enhanced tactical manoeuvers, advanced anti-submarine warfare exercises, air defence drills and live weapon firings, the Navy said. The bilateral exercise Varuna, which began in 2001 is the backbone of India-France naval ties and has evolved significantly over the years towards enhancing interoperability and excha

Defence ministry to revise Agniveer benefits, increase retention

The Ministry of Defence is discussing plans to boost the retention rate of Agniveers, which would allow more individuals to extend their service beyond the initial four-year period

Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn

The defence ministry is poised to clear key projects, including the construction of advanced frigates for the Navy and the Army's plan to replace T-72 tanks with modern combat vehicles

450,000 people affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh, 31,238 evacuated

As per request of Guntur and NTR district administrations, Indian Navy agreed to deploy two choppers for search and rescue operations in affected areas; one of which has already arrived in Vijayawada

INS Arighat joins Navy: How will SSNs, SSBNs transform India's defence?

Typically smaller and more agile, SSNs are optimised for speed and manoeuvrability, while SSBNs are larger, and designed to carry and launch SLBMs from vertical launch systems

INS Arighaat: What makes India’s 2nd nuclear ballistic submarine special?

'More advanced': 10 key points on India's second nuclear sub INS Arighat

India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighat, was inducted into the Indian Navy on Thursday

Coast Guard gets Rs 2,500-crore vessel to fight pollution: Union minister

A Rs 2,500-crore pollution control vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the Indian Coast Guard was launched on Thursday, with Union minister Sanjay Seth asserting that it would be an asset for the maritime security agency. The Union Minister of State for Defence launched the newly built Pollution Control Vessel, GSL Yard 1267, for the Indian Coast Guard in a ceremony held at Vasco in Goa. This ship is 72 per cent atmanirbhar' and has the capability to fight coastal pollution, Seth told reporters. The Union minister said the ship will be an asset for the Indian Coast Guard, which patrols our shores to keep them safe from unwanted elements. Seth said that during his last 85 days as minister of state for defence, he spent much time learning about our forces. After learning about our forces, I can say that the Indian defence sector is robust, he said. He called the launch of the pollution control vehicle a significant step forward in the efforts to protect the country's marine ...

Conceptualised, steered project of installing Shivaji statue, says Navy

Navy said in a statement that it remains committed to assisting in all measures to repair, restore and reinstate the statue

Indo-China naval race hots up as Indian, Chinese warships dock in Sri Lanka

Beijing is also continuing efforts to establish additional overseas military installations and secure access agreements, including in regions near New Delhi

China deploys new laser weapon on amphibious navy ship. What we know so far

Recent incidents, such as the downing of Houthi drones in the Red Sea, have heightened interest in arming naval warships with directed energy weapons

Boeing partners with AIESL to service Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft

US aerospace giant Boeing has partnered with India's AI Engineering Services Ltd to provide overhaul services to the Indian Navy's fleet of 12 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft. As part of the partnership, the first landing gear overhaul of a P-8I aircraft was recently completed at naval base INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu, Boeing India said on Tuesday. "This is a first in India and reflects the growth in India's indigenous capabilities for undertaking complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services," it said in a statement. The Boeing P-8I, a multi-role long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare (LRMR ASW) aircraft, is integral to the Indian Navy's maritime surveillance missions in the Indian Ocean. Besides India, the aircraft is being operated by the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, and Germany. "Through this partnership with AIESL (AI Engineering Services Ltd), we continue to make strategic investments in India's

INS Vikrant fund case against Somaiya: Further probe needed, says court

Police have not probed what has been done with funds collected by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his son to save the decommissioned naval aircraft carrier Vikrant, a Mumbai court has held while disposing of the closure report in a cheating case against the duo. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade court), S P Shinde, in an order passed last week, directed the police to conduct further investigation in the case, saying it was necessary, and submit a report. Commissioned in 1961, INS Vikrant, a Majestic-class aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, played a key role in enforcing the naval blockade of East Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. It was decommissioned in 1997. In January 2014, the ship was sold through an online auction and scrapped in November that year. The case against Somaiyas was registered at the Trombay police station here in April 2022 based on a complaint lodged by an ex-serviceman, who claimed he donated Rs 2,000 in 2013 for the campaign. The ..

Indian Navy submarine INS Shalki arrives in Colombo for formal visit

The Indian Naval Submarine (INS) Shalki arrived at the port of Colombo on Friday for a two-day formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy according to naval traditions. INS Shalki is a 64.4m long submarine with a crew of 40, and it is commanded by Commander Rahul Patnaik. During the submarine's stay in Colombo, personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy are expected to visit the submarine to take part in an awareness programme on its operational features." Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of INS Shalki called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on Friday. Moreover, the crew members of the submarine are expected to explore some of the tourist attractions in the country. Concluding the official visit, INS Shalki will depart the island nation on August 4. The last Indian submarine to call at Colombo was INS Karanj, which arrived on February 3 on the eve of Sri Lanka's 76th anniversary of

New advanced Chinese submarine may be in the works. Here's what we know

The new Chinese submarine could be an advanced variant of an existing class of conventionally-powered vessels that are also being built for Pakistan

Navy's new Scorpene subs to have made in India 'heart': French Naval Group

Based on the present plan, the heart of the submarine, which is the combat system will be an indigenous one from Bharat Electronics Limited based on French architecture

Rajasthan announces reservation for Agniveers in state police recruitment

The Rajasthan government will provide reservation for Agniveers in the recruitment of jail and forest guards and state police, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has said. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Saturday said Sharma made a big announcement for Agniveers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26). "The Rajasthan government has made a provision of reservation in state police, jail guard and forest guard recruitments for the Agniveers who protect the country's borders with a sense of dedication and patriotism," it said. "With this decision of the state government under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agniveers will get an opportunity to work in the state after serving the country," the statement quoted Sharma as saying. However, the percentage of reservation in these services for Angiveers was not disclosed. The Centre in 2022 unveiled the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of youths aged between 17-and-a-half and 21 in the Army, Navy and the