Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday said that 38 Chinese military aircraft and 9 naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan until 6 am today. The ministry said that 31 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's air defe
This occasion marked the formal induction of INS Ikshak, reflecting the Indian Navy's steadfast commitment to enhancing its hydrographic and maritime capabilities.
According to the MND, all 12 aircraft from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
The Indian Navy will commission 'Ikshak', the third Survey Vessel (Large) and first to be based at Southern Naval Command, in Kochi on November 6. Built by GRSE with over 80 per cent indigenous content, the ship enhances India's hydrographic survey capabilities.
The satellite would enhance the Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities with indigenous, state-of-the-art components developed specifically to meet the Indian Navy's operational requirements.
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, assumed the position of the 40th Chief of Materiel on 1 November 2025. He is a distinguished alumnus of the 70th Course at the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer in the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987.
The event realises the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), announced in 2025.
India is set to join the next edition of the Malabar exercise in Guam in November, marking another step in strengthening the operational coordination between the Quad nations India, the US, Japan, and Australia.
The event will, for the first time, feature the participation of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant along with the Kalvari-class submarines. President Droupadi Murmu will review the fleet on February 18.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office, during a meeting with the Department of Culture, the Chief Minister reviewed the project presentation and said the museum will stand as a "living symbol" of the Indian Navy's indomitable courage and India's maritime prowess in the
Indian Navy's indigenously built Stealth Frigate, INS Sahyadri, made a port call at Sasebo and received a warm welcome upon arrival. The visit saw discussions between the two navies on aspects related to enhancing collaboration and interoperability.