INDIAN NAVY

Modi Government Invites Global Warship Makers To Build Six Submarines in India For $6.6 Billion To Boost Shipyard Capability

With an aim to boost local shipyard capability in the elite Naval forces and plug the gaps in its underwater warfare fleet, PM Narendra Modi-led administration has asked global warship makers to submit proposals to build six conventional submarines in India at a cost of Rs 450 billion ($6.6 billion).

INS Vikrant, India's First Indigenously Developed Aircraft Carrier, to be Delivered to Indian Navy in 2021, Says Vice Admiral AK Saxena

The Indian Navy will get the first indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant after two years. Vice Admiral A.K. Saxena said on Monday that the aircraft carrier is currently in the advanced stage of construction and will be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2021.

Mumbai: Two Men Drown in Sea Near Marine Drive; Navy Divers Begin Rescue Operation

Two people drowned at sea near Marine Drive on Saturday. According to reports, around 2 pm, a man drowned at Marine Drive, while another man who jumped to save him also reported drowned.

Defence Budget 2019: No Change In Defence Allocation in Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2019; No Customs Duty on Import of Defence Equipment

No Changes have been made in the allocation for the defence sector in the 2019 budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. 6The defence budget remained the same as it was in the Interim Budget.

Indian Navy Veterans Slam Govt on Scrapping Decommissioned INS Viraat Aircraft Carrier, Criticises Move

The government's decision to scrap the decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat has evoked sharp reactions from the naval fraternity, with several ex-servicemen criticising the move.

Defence Ministry Issues 4 RFPs For Acquisition of Ships For Indian Navy and Coast Guard

The Defence Ministry on Monday, issued four shipbuilding Requests for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of various ships and craft for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. These RFPS amounted to Rs 15,000 crore

Balakot Strike Aftermath: Indian Navy Hunted For Pakistani Submarines For 21 Days

Soon after the Pulwama terror attack, India pulled out its Navy from an exercise and deployed a major part of its fleet, including nuclear and conventional submarines, close to Pakistani territorial waters.

Mumbai: Fire Erupts at Indian Navy's Warship 'Visakhapatnam' at Mazagon Dockyard, One Killed

A fire broke out at an empty ship parked at Mazagon Dockyard in Mumbai. Fire extinguishing operations were underway.

Modi Government Begins Procedure For Building Submarines Under 'Make in India' Programme For Indian Navy

The proposal for constructing six submarines was approved by the Defence Acquisition Council on January 31 this year.

Navy Launches 'Operation Sankalp' in Gulf for Indian Vessels' Security

In wake of suspected attacks on two merchant ships in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman region, the Indian Navy launched "Operation Sankalp" in the region to reassure Indian flagged vessels transiting through the area.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Navy Marine Commando Rescues Mother-Daughter From Wular Lake

MARCOS is the special forces unit of the Indian Navy, which was created to conduct special rescue operations in a maritime environment.

Navy Gears Up for International Day of Yoga

As a runup to celebrate the International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Sunrise Command of the Indian Navy has been organising additional Yoga Camps onboard Naval units and in residential areas over the past one week.

Indian Navy Marine Commando Rescues Mother-Daughter Duo from Kashmir's Wular lake

The MARCOS, previously known as Marine Commandos, of Navy rescued two women from Wular lake, also called as Mahapadmasar, in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district after their boat loaded with domestic items capsized in the lake.

INS Sindhukesari Fire Incident: Defence Ministry Seeks Detailed Report From Indian Navy

The Defence Ministry on Monday sought a detailed report from the Indian Navy about a fire incident in which a recently upgraded Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhukesari was damaged.

IAF's AN-32 Aircraft Search Operation Update: Air Marshal RD Mathur Announces Rs 5 Lakh Cash Prize to Person for Providing Credible Information

IAF Air Marshal RD Mathur on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakhs for person/s or group who provide credible information regarding the IAF's AN-32 transport aircraft.

After Serving Indian Navy And Airforce, Man Joins Indian Military Academy, Commissioned Into Indian Army After Passing Out Parade

He joined the Navy in 2011 and has also served the IAF.

Goa Airport Faced Temporary Shut After MiG 29K Fighter Jet Drops Fuel Tank During Takeoff

The services were resumed nearly 40 minutes after being disrupted. At least two flights of Vistara have been delayed.

IAF's AN-32 Aircraft Search Operation to Continue Throughout Night; Cheetah Helicopters, India Army Personnel Pressed Into Service

Three days after the IAF's AN-32 went missing with 13 personnel on board in the densely-forested hilly terrain of Arunachal Pradesh, IAF has expanded the rescue mission and deployed Cheetah helicopters. Also, India Army personnel pressed into service.