Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded India's remarkable progress in the defence sector over the past 11 years, crediting it to a clear focus on modernisation and self-reliance in defence production.
Speaking onboard INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea, Singh interacted with naval personnel and praised the Indian Navy's role in the operation, which he described as a strategic and symbolic move in the country's broader fight against terrorism.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing officers and sailors onboard India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, declared that "Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, expressed gratitude towards Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he was aboard Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant and assured him that the Indian Navy is ready for the 'new normal'.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh aboard India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, on Friday warned Pakistan of the Indian Navy's unmatched strength, stating that had the Navy joined its sister forces in active combat during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan would have faced
The French Ambassador to India represented his country, while Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh represented the Indian side, among other officials. The Defence Ministers of both countries attended the signing remotely.
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.
Senior Indian Armed Forces officials, including CISC, VCOAS, VCNS, VCAS, and DG Infantry, embarked INS Vikrant on January 30 to witness the Joint Phase of TROPEX 25, a multi-service operational exercise involving the Navy, Army, and Air Force.
For the first time ever in the Indian Navy, sister and brother duo of Commander Prerna Deosthalee and Commander Ishan Deosthalee are commanding two different warships at the same time in the force.
President Droupadi Murmu embarked the indigenious aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on Thursday.