During the interactions, the Sri Lankan navy leadership and the ship's crew acknowledged the operational utility of the offshore patrol vessels developed by Goa Shipyard Limited.
The visit of the naval chief to Japan exhibited India's consistent support of multilateral maritime security constructs in the Indo-Pacific. Further, it consolidated the high level of bilateral defence engagements with Japan, said the Ministry of Defence in an official statement.
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar met Navy Chiefs of the Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and US Navy ahead of 2022 edition of Exercise MALABAR.
New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar is visiting Japan from November 5-9 where he will witness the Japanese international fleet review and also attend the inauguration of multilateral naval drills Malabar being held there in its 30th year.
Canberra [Australia], September 29 (ANI): Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, who on his first official visit to Australia, was hosted by Royal Australian Navy's Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): The Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar initiated a series of interactions with the personnel deployed at remote naval locations over video calls, and spoke to the Marine Commandos deployed at detachments across the country.
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Wednesday held discussions with Admiral John C Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command in New Delhi.
Male [Maldives], April 20 (ANI): Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid met with Indian Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar and discussed the importance of strengthening ties between both the countries to maintain security in the Indian Ocean Region.
Male [Maldives], April 19 (ANI): In his first overseas visit after assuming the office of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral R Hari Kumar held several high-level bilateral meetings on a three-day visit to the Maldives on April 18-20.
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Highlighting that the situation on the country's northern borders and COVID-19 have created two complex challenges, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said that the Navy is ready to tackle both challenges.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 25 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday said that the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant will be commissioned by August 2022.