Indian Navy
Does French Navy's cryptic comment mean Rafales will soon deck INS Vikrant?
Welcoming on board officers from the Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate INS Teg on Monday, the French Carrier Strike Group signalled a major development in the offing for the strengthening of the Franco-Indian strategic partnership. "Happy to sea you INS Teg. Beginning of our cooperation with Indian Navy. INS Teg is conducting operational drills with the French CSG in the Indian Ocean
India to facilitate more visits for kin of ex-Navymen detained in Qatar: Ministry of External Affairs
"The visit of more family members to Qatar is being facilitated. And of course, our Embassy in Doha is continuing to pursue the matter, which has high priority for us," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said while addressing a weekly media briefing. Last week, Indian officials were given consular access to the detainees for the second time.
INS Arnala, Navy's first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, launched
This is the first of eight such ships being built by GRSE for the Navy. Eight more ASWSWC are being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. The first ship will be completed and delivered well within schedule. So will be the others, adding necessary punch to the Navy's capability to patrol coastal areas where enemy submarines could be lurking.
Fifth Scorpene class submarine 'Vagir' delivered to Indian Navy
The Project-75 includes six submarines of the Scorpene design being built at the Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in collaboration with Naval Group, France. This is the third submarine to be delivered in 24 months. Launched in November 2020, the 'Vagir' commenced her sea trials from February 2022 and completed all the tests including the weapons and sensor trials in the shortest possible period compared with the earlier submarines.
Indian Navy's 1st Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft to be launched on Dec 16
Though only 77.6 meters long and 10.5 meters wide, this vessel will pack a punch and be capable of hunting down and neutralising the enemy submarines lurking close to India's coast. After her launch, the ship will get outfitted with deck equipment, sensors and weapons systems before being delivered to the Navy.
Indian Navy to become 'Aatmanirbhar' by 2047, assures Navy Chief
Addressing a press conference on the eve of Navy Day (December 4), Admiral Kumar said: "The government has given us clear guidelines on Aatmanirbhar Bharat. We have given assurance that the Indian Navy will become Aatmanirbhar by 2047." On maritime security, he said the Navy is keeping a strong vigil on the movements of Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean Region.
Navy being equipped with latest ships to protect maritime borders: Rajnath Singh
He also lauded the defence shipyards for strengthening the country's economy. "During 2021-22, the value of production of these shipyards was Rs 8,925 crore and profit after tax was Rs 928 crore. Presently, the order book position of these shipyards is Rs 81,777 crore," Rajnath Singh said.
Indian Navy ships Shivalik, Kamorta reach Vietnam
The Ministry of Defence said that Shivalik and Kamorta form part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam. The two ships, designed and constructed in India, are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, carry multi-role helicopters and symbolise India's advanced warship building capabilities, the Navy added.
Navy launches new survey vessel 'Ikshak'
As per the Ministry of Defence, 'Ikshak' made her first contact with the water of Bay of Bengal at 10.40 a.m. at the launch ceremony graced by the Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command. In keeping with the Naval maritime tradition, Madhumati Hampiholi, spouse of M.A. Hampiholi, launched the ship to the chanting of invocation from Atharva Veda.
US Secretary of Navy visiting India, to inspect IAC Vikrant
Officials said that Del Toro is scheduled to visit Indian Navy's Southern Naval Command at Kochi, wherein he would interact with its chief and visit India's first indigenous Aircraft Carrier, INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard. He will also meet Indian Navy chief, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, and high-ranking government officials in New Delhi.
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