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Admiral Sunil Lanba today took over as the new Chief of Naval Staff and vowed to ensure that the maritime domain of the country is safe and secure.

Admiral RK Dhowan on Wednesday dodged questions related to the AgustaWestland scam, saying all aspects and decisions related to the probe were being looked into by the government.

Thirty-three years after their induction, the ageing Sea Harriers, once the mainstay of Navy's air warfare capability, today gave way to the modern supersonic Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said Indian Navy has been taking up remedial measures to avoid aircraft crash by analysing every accident, while stressing that air safety is of paramount importance.

Indian Navy chief, Admiral RK Dhowan, on Monday called for increased private investment in defence manufacturing which, he said, is capable of producing the world's best warships and submarines.

As Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar tours China, Indian Navy chief RK Dhowan on Monday said the two neighbouring countries are cooperating with each other in the maritime domain.

NDTV speaks to India's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan about the significance of the International Fleet review and how he sees China's bids for a growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Here is the transcript:

The sleepy and sunny waters of the Bay and Bengal have come alive with the overhead roar of Advanced Jet Trainers (HAWK AJT) piercing their way through the clear blue skies.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said the Indian Navy will in future build all types of ships including those designed for warfare indigenously in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished naval personnel on the 44th Navy Day and said nation was proud of the force.

The armed forces have raised with the defence ministry their concerns about 'shortcomings' in the 7th Pay Commission report, Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan said on Thursday.

The navy has deployed a number of ships and tankers besides opening up its base as an alternative airport as part of 'Operation Madad' to help the rain-ravaged city of Chennai, Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan said today.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said his country was wiling to take the lead in forming a multilateral forum with UN support to ensure the maritime security of the Indian Ocean.

Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan today commissioned the erstwhile Shipwright School (SWC) and premier training establishment of the Indian Navy as INS Vishwakarma at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam.

Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan today urged commanders to maintain highest combat readiness at all times.

Admiral Sunil Lanba today took over as the new Chief of Naval Staff and vowed to ensure that the maritime domain of the country is safe and secure.

Admiral RK Dhowan on Wednesday dodged questions related to the AgustaWestland scam, saying all aspects and decisions related to the probe were being looked into by the government.

Thirty-three years after their induction, the ageing Sea Harriers, once the mainstay of Navy's air warfare capability, today gave way to the modern supersonic Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said Indian Navy has been taking up remedial measures to avoid aircraft crash by analysing every accident, while stressing that air safety is of paramount importance.

Indian Navy chief, Admiral RK Dhowan, on Monday called for increased private investment in defence manufacturing which, he said, is capable of producing the world's best warships and submarines.

As Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar tours China, Indian Navy chief RK Dhowan on Monday said the two neighbouring countries are cooperating with each other in the maritime domain.

NDTV speaks to India's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan about the significance of the International Fleet review and how he sees China's bids for a growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Here is the transcript:

The sleepy and sunny waters of the Bay and Bengal have come alive with the overhead roar of Advanced Jet Trainers (HAWK AJT) piercing their way through the clear blue skies.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said the Indian Navy will in future build all types of ships including those designed for warfare indigenously in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished naval personnel on the 44th Navy Day and said nation was proud of the force.

The armed forces have raised with the defence ministry their concerns about 'shortcomings' in the 7th Pay Commission report, Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan said on Thursday.

The navy has deployed a number of ships and tankers besides opening up its base as an alternative airport as part of 'Operation Madad' to help the rain-ravaged city of Chennai, Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan said today.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said his country was wiling to take the lead in forming a multilateral forum with UN support to ensure the maritime security of the Indian Ocean.

Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan today commissioned the erstwhile Shipwright School (SWC) and premier training establishment of the Indian Navy as INS Vishwakarma at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam.

Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan today urged commanders to maintain highest combat readiness at all times.