Showcasing Tri-Service synergy under Exercise Trishul, formations of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command have embarked on a Joint Amphibious Exercise with the Indian Navy along India's Western seaboard, the Southern Command Indian Army said.
According to Chinese Media, the commissioning of the Fujian is a symbol of the achievements in the transformation of the PLA Navy from coastal defense to far seas defence.
This occasion marked the formal induction of INS Ikshak, reflecting the Indian Navy's steadfast commitment to enhancing its hydrographic and maritime capabilities.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Thursday highlighted key initiatives being spearheaded by the Indian Navy in promoting a more equitable and accessible society for persons with disability.
South Korea's Navy said it "plans to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the Navies of the two countries, as well as enhance defence capabilities on the occasion of the arrival of the Fifth Aircraft Carrier Group."
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.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging him to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan Government to secure the release of all detained fishermen from Tamil Nadu along with their fishing boats.
ISRO launched the Indian Navy's GSAT 7R (CMS-03) communication satellite. The indigenously developed satellite is India's heaviest communication satellite to date, weighing around 4,400 kg. The launch took place from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Sriharikota,
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan has extended his heartiest congratulations to ISRO and the Indian Navy on the successful launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite.
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.