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Indian Navy wet leases two Augusta Westland-139 choppers from Indian helic
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Amid delays in the acquisition of its utility choppers, the Indian Navy has wet-leased two Augusta Westland-139 choppers from an Indian civilian chopper operator for carrying out logistics operations.
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India's dependence on foreign vessels a strategic weakness; govt plans exp
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
He explained that while a strong military presence is vital, it must be matched by commercial ownership to ensure stability during global disruptions. "I have argued many times before that ships and this maritime capability is one of our biggest strategic weaknesses," Sanyal noted, adding th
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Under Lokayan-26, INS Sudarshini departs from Safaga Egypt
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Covering a distance of 1,832 nautical miles in 16 days, the passage from Salalah to Safaga marked a significant milestone, highlighting the resilience, confidence, and endurance of the ship's crew.
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TN CM urges EAM to take diplomatic action to resuce, prevent apprehension
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Following the apprehension of 12 fishermen along with a mechanised boat by the Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday night, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to initiate immediate diplomatic intervention to secure the release of the detained fish
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Fishermen's arrests spark by Lankan Navy draws sharp criticism of Centre
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Reacting to the latest incident, N J Bose, Tamil Nadu Fishermen Association State General Secretary condemned the recurring detentions and seizure of boats, calling it a "daily routine" that has pushed fishing communities into distress.
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Sonam Maskar secures Lakshya Cup title by a whisker-thin margin of 0.1, Vi
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Kiran Jadhav of the Navy finished second with 251.4, earning Rs 75,000 and a gift from Capapie, while Isha Taksale of Maharashtra secured third position with 230.0, taking home Rs 40,000 and a gift from Capapie.
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China tracks, monitors Australian warship transit Taiwan Strait
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
A Chinese military source told the Global Times that on February 20 and February 21, the Royal Australian Navy warship, the HMAS Toowoomba, transited the Taiwan Straits. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) carried out full-process tracking, monitoring, and alert operations throughout
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First Responder Beyond Borders: Indian Navy's Humanitarian Outreach in the
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 20: The Indian Navy hosted the 9th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs on 20 February 2026 at Visakhapatnam, at a time when the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is witnessing increasingly frequent natural disasters a
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Global fraternity must join hands to tackle evolving maritime challenges:
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The Defence Minister was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on February 19.
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"Reflection of confidence global maritime community places in India": Rajn
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
During the inauguration, the Defence Minister extended a warm welcome to distinguished guests representing 74 countries. He asserted that MILAN 2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date.
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MILAN 2026: A Showcase of Diplomatic Ties of a 70+ Years Strong Republic h
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 19: The Indian Navy is all set to commence the thirteenth edition of Exercise Milan at Vishakhapatnam. In a defining moment for global maritime peace and stability, the Indian Navy proudly hosts Exercise MILAN 2026, marking India's intent to e
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Unrest among fishing community in Rameshwaram after Sri Lankan Navy detain
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The Sri Lankan Navy detained 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four fishing boats in two separate incidents on Wednesday, triggering unrest among the fishing community, according to the Vice President of the National Fishermen Association, CR Senthilvel.
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