Indian Navy

India, Singapore Take Part In Naval Drill In South China Sea

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

The Indian Navy conducted military exercised in the South China Sea with its Singapore counterpart today. Navy's two ships-Kolkata and Shakti took part in the bilateral naval exercise with Singapore, along with long range maritime patrol aircraft Poseidon-8I.

Indian Navy Introduces Entrance Test For Officer Entry

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Tuesday May 14, 2019

"INET (Officers) shall be conducted twice a year from September this year," reported news agency ANI.

India Joins Naval Exercises By US, Philippines, Japan In South China Sea

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

Indian Navy on Thursday participated with the navies of the US, the Philippines and Japan in their first joint naval exercise in the disputed South China Sea, where China is flexing its muscle.

Scorpene Class Submarine Vela With "Modern Technology" Launched

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2019

The Navy on Monday launched the Scorpene-class submarine Vela, the fourth of six underwater warships being built in India with French collaboration, with an aim to boost Indian capability to defend and secure the strategic sea lanes.

Government Clears Rs 3600 Crore Deal With Russia For 10 Kamov-31 Choppers

India News | ANI | Saturday May 4, 2019

The Defence Ministry on Friday approved Indian Navy's proposal to acquire 10 Kamov-31 choppers from Russia at a cost of around Rs 3,600 crore to strengthen its capability against aerial threats to its aircraft carriers and large warships.

Russian-Origin Destroyer INS Ranjit To Be Decommissioned

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 3, 2019

INS Ranjit, Indian Navy's frontline missile destroyer of Russian origin, will be decommissioned on Monday after 36 years of service.

Navy Deploys 3 Ships For Rescue Operations Ahead Of Cyclone Fani Landfall

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

As Cyclone Fani is due to make landfall on Friday, the Indian Navy has deployed three naval ships so that it can launch rescue operation after the cyclone hits the coastline of Odisha.

French Navy Rafales To Dogfight Indian MiGs In Largest-Ever Exercises

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Wednesday May 1, 2019

In the biggest-ever Naval war games between India and France, Indian Navy MiG-29K fighters will be going head-to-head against French Navy Rafale fighters for the first time.

Cochin Shipyard Gets 6,311 Crores Contract For Anti-Submarine Warfare Ships

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 1, 2019

State-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) here Tuesday signed a Rs 6,311 crore contract with the Defence Minstry for construction of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts (ASWSWCs) for the Indian Navy.

Cyclone Fani Live Updates: At 205 Kmph, Cyclone Fani "Extremely Severe", Will Hit Odisha Friday Afternoon

India News | Edited by Abhimanyu Bose, Stela Dey | Tuesday April 30, 2019

With cyclone Fani having intensified into a extremely severe cyclonic storm, the Indian Navy today said it has started preparations to provide assistance in case of an emergency. The navy has prepared ships with additional divers, doctors, inflatable rubber boats and relief materials.

Chinese Officers Treated To Chole Bhature Onboard INS Shakti

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Wednesday April 24, 2019

Chinese naval officers were treated to chole bhature, an Indian preparation made of chickpeas and served with bread made of white flour on the side, on board Indian Navy's INS Shakti during the international fleet review at Qingdao.

Pak Skips China Navy Fleet Review, Indian Battle Ships Participate

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Two Indian battle ships, including the biggest indigenously built stealth destroyer INS Kolkata, on Tuesday took part in the Chinese navy's fleet review as the world's fastest growing navy celebrated its 70th anniversary.

Navy Launches Guided Missile Destroyer INS Imphal Under Project 15B

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 20, 2019

The Navy today launched the guided missile destroyer INS Imphal at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. INS Imphal, the third ship under Project 15B, successfully slipped into the waters at 12:20 pm, eliciting huge cheers from the huge crowd of staff and officials that had assembled.

2 Indian Navy Warships To Take Part In Chinese Fleet Review

India News | ANI | Friday April 19, 2019

Two Indian Navy warships, namely the destroyer INS Kolkata and tanker INS Shakti, would be taking part in Chinese international fleet review to be held at Qingdao on April 23.

Government Grants More Powers To 3 Services To Buy Weapons: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 17, 2019

In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, the government has granted emergency powers to the three services to procure weapons and military hardware to enhance their operational preparedness along the border with Pakistan, official sources said.