The Eastern Command of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force carried out a Tri-Service integrated multi-domain exercise in the rugged high-altitude terrain of the Himalayas along the Northern Borders.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has said that the Indian Navy stands tall today because of the selfless service, sacrifice, and pioneering efforts of its Veterans, who laid the foundation of maritime excellence and operational preparedness.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, MoS for Defence highlighted the Indian Navy's growing self-reliance. He underlined, "This launch is a defining moment in India's Naval history, showcasing our technological capabilities and unwavering commitment to self-reliance."
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the launch ceremony of the GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) Yard 1259, 2nd Frigate under Project 1135.6 being built for the Indian Navy in Vasco da Gama, Goa and highlighted GSL's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.'
The French Carrier Strike Group, led by FNS Charles de Gaulle, is participating in the Varuna exercise with the Indian Navy from March 19 to 22, 2025, strengthening bilateral military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on Thursday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) to eight capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 54,000 crore.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Mumbai, where he boarded INS Surat, the latest Indian Navy destroyer. His visit coincided with the arrival of HMNZS Te Kaha, marking a step toward strengthening naval ties between New Zealand and India.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi reaffirmed India's commitment to international maritime regulations and sustainability at the Raisina Dialogue 2025, emphasising efforts to adopt green technology and reduce pollution in naval operations.
In his remarks during the discussion on Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade during the Raisina Dialogue on Wednesday, he recalled that while growing up in the navy, all the innovations in military domains happened either through state-sponsored R&D labs or big tech corporations such as Mart
Two aircraft carriers, 'Charles De Gaulle' from France and India's 'Vikrant' along with destroyers, frigates, Indian scorpene class submarines and a maritime patrol aircraft will be participating in the exercise, according to a post by the Indian Navy.