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September 28, 2023 8:26 PM

2-day seminar on Indian Navy's Vision- 2047 held at Visakhapatnam

A two-day seminar on the Indian Navy's Vision- 2047 was held at Visakhapatnam by the Maritime Warfare Centre under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command. The seminar was inaugurated by ENC Vice Admiral, Flag Officer, Commanding-in-Chief, Rajesh Pendharkar. A number of eminent speakers from academia, retired diplomats, scientists, and serving, retired Naval officers delivered papers during the seminar. A compendium of papers was released on culmination and the proceeding...

August 21, 2023 9:22 PM

27th edition of multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2023 concludes in Sydney, Australia

The 27th edition of the multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2023 concluded today in Sydney, Australia. The exercise saw the participation of Ships, Submarines, and aircraft from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, and the US Navy. Defence Ministry said, the Indian Navy was represented by indigenously built Destroyer INS Kolkata, Frigate INS Sahyadri, and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The sea phase of exercise Malabar witnessed complex and high-inte...

August 19, 2023 9:11 PM

Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir to reach Australia on August 20 to participate in various naval exercises with Royal Australian Navy units

Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir will arrive in Australia tomorrow. The Defence Ministry said that the submarine will participate in various naval exercises with Royal Australian Navy units on the West Coast of Australia. The Ministry said, INS Vagir is on an extended-range deployment. During the ongoing deployment, basic, intermediate and advanced-level Anti-Submarine exercises are scheduled. In addition, the Royal Australian Navy submarine and Indian Naval P8i aircraft are scheduled to exercise...

August 10, 2023 5:55 PM

Indian Navy's indigenous frontline warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata to participate in Exercise MALABAR 2023

Indian Navy's indigenous frontline warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata will participate in Exercise MALABAR 2023. The 11-day exercise will commence tomorrow in Sydney, Australia. Defence Ministry said, ships and aircraft from the US Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, and the Royal Australian Navy will also participate in the exercise. MALABAR series of maritime exercises commenced in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between Indian Navy and US Navy. It has grown in stature over ...

July 7, 2023 8:33 PM

Indian Navy marching contingent arrives in France to participate in Bastille Day Parade

The Indian Navy marching contingent arrived in France to participate in the Bastille Day Parade on the 14th of this month. The marching contingent comprises four officers and 64 sailors which will be led by Commander Vrat Baghel. Indian Navy will be represented by INS Chennai, an indigenously built frontline destroyer. Indian Navy is amongst the largest Navies in the world with a potent mix of ships, submarines, and aircraft. A flying contingent of four Rafale fighters, two C-1...