Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash successfully intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, the Indian Navy said on Wednesday.
In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, the Indian Navy ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived in Yangon, carrying over 50 tons of relief material to assist those affected by the disaster.
The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph, is scheduled to take place on the Eastern Seaboard from April 1 to April 13, as per the Indian Navy.
Indian Navy ships Satpura and Savitri, from the Eastern Naval Command, have sailed for Yangon on Saturday, as part of the Indian Navy's immediate response towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), as per the statement.
The Eastern Command of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force carried out a Tri-Service integrated multi-domain exercise in the rugged high-altitude terrain of the Himalayas along the Northern Borders.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has said that the Indian Navy stands tall today because of the selfless service, sacrifice, and pioneering efforts of its Veterans, who laid the foundation of maritime excellence and operational preparedness.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, MoS for Defence highlighted the Indian Navy's growing self-reliance. He underlined, "This launch is a defining moment in India's Naval history, showcasing our technological capabilities and unwavering commitment to self-reliance."
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the launch ceremony of the GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) Yard 1259, 2nd Frigate under Project 1135.6 being built for the Indian Navy in Vasco da Gama, Goa and highlighted GSL's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.'
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.
Two aircraft carriers, 'Charles De Gaulle' from France and India's 'Vikrant' along with destroyers, frigates, Indian scorpene class submarines and a maritime patrol aircraft will be participating in the exercise, according to a post by the Indian Navy.