He said, "In recent years, China has expanded and modernised its nuclear arsenal, undertaken one of the largest naval buildups in its history, and unveiled new unmanned and cyber systems."
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday was felicitated at the Navy Day Operational Demonstration 2025 at the Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The President was also presented with a symbolic 3D frame at the event.
The French Embassy in India extended warm wishes on the occasion of Navy Day 2025, and highlighted how the Indo-French naval cooperation is strengthened via upholding the virtue of a free and open Indo-Pacific, along with cooperation on several fronts.
The US announced India's contract to sustain 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters worth about USD 946 million. The package aims to boost operational readiness, improve maintenance, and strengthen India-US defence cooperation, enhancing the Indian Navy's ability to conduct maritime security
India and the Maldives began the 14th Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN in Thiruvananthapuram to strengthen cooperation and improve counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency skills. The two-week drill includes shared training, tactical planning and interoperability to support regional peace
Officials from both countries appreciated the growing defence partnership and shared assessments on regional and international security developments, especially those affecting the Indian Ocean Region.
Following the commissioning of INS Mahe, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army had also launched a series of initiatives under an overall umbrella in which jointness and integration are important pillars, recognising that modern conflicts will be
Following the commissioning of INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi said that the commissioning of INS Mahe reaffirms the Navy's steadfast transformation into a Builders' Navy, on
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval described the global security environment as "challenging" and urged countries of the Indian Ocean region to work together to ensure the "safety, security and stability" of the maritime domain.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to host his counterparts from the member states of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in the national capital on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared in an official statement.