In a major boost to India’s naval capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant, India’s first made-in-India aircraft carrier, at a grand ceremony at Cochin Shipyard.
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Chennai winds up repairs on US Navy ship
The repair work on the Larsen & Toubro owned US navy ship Charles Drew, which was berthed at a shipyard in Chennai, has been completed.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils India-built ‘Surat’, ‘Udaygiri’ warships
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched India’s two indigenous-made warships, ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai.
India marks 50th year of Navy Day; President Kovind, other ministers laud naval officers
The Western Naval Command has unfurled the world’s largest national flag – an Indian Tricolour – at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the historic Gateway of India, in honour of Navy Day 2021.
India, UK maiden tri-service exercise ends
The maiden bilateral tri-service drill being carried out by the India and the UK has ended in the Arabian Sea.
Indian, US naval chiefs agree to boost bilateral maritime ties
US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Michael Gilday held a meeting with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and discussed boosting overall bilateral maritime security ties.
Four-nation Malabar exercise kicks off
The high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of India, US, Japan and Australia began off the Guam coast yesterday amid concerns about China’s growing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian Navy takes part in US-led SEACAT military drill
The Indian Navy participated in the US Navy-led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military exercise in Singapore and also demonstrated its maritime maneuvers along with navies of 20 other partner nations as well.
India, Saudi Arabia kick off first naval drill
India and Saudi Arabia kicked off the first naval exercise, Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021, reflecting the fostering defence relationship between both sides.
UK Carrier Group, Indian Navy conduct naval exercises in Bay of Bengal
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group led by the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s largest warship, is conducting a three-day complex maritime exercises with the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal.