navy

President To Review Massive 71-Ship Armada, 50 Aircraft Line-Up In Vizag’s Grand IFR-MILAN Spectacle

President Droupadi Murmu will preside over one of independent India’s grandest maritime spectacles on 18 February, as she reviews a formidable assembly of 71 ships, 50 aircraft during the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Visakhapatnam.This impressive lineup includes 19 foreign warships, 45 vessels from the Indian Navy, and additional contributions from the Coast Guard, the Shipping Corporation

February 16, 2026
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US Indo-PACOM Commander Hails Operation Sindoor, Urges AI-Driven Defence Ties With India

Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDO-PACOM), has publicly praised India’s Operation Sindoor, describing its tactical execution as exemplary.Speaking to journalists in New Delhi on 15 February 2026, he highlighted the operation’s precision and the profound introspection that followed among Indian forces.The operation was triggered by the devastating

February 16, 2026
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India Eyes 31 More Rafale-M Jets Following Massive 114-Unit IAF Order: Report

India is poised to dramatically expand its fleet of Rafale fighter jets, with reports indicating a potential order for 31 additional Rafale Marine variants for the Indian Navy on top of a freshly approved procurement of 114 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, according to reports in French media.French media outlet La Tribune has revealed that New Delhi has approached France to supply these extra

February 15, 2026
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Indian Navy Secures Approval For Advanced 4MW Gas Turbine Generators To Bolster Fleet Power Capabilities

The Ministry of Defence has granted approval for the Indian Navy to procure state-of-the-art 4-megawatt marine gas turbine-based electric power generators. This decision marks a significant step in enhancing the operational endurance and electrical self-sufficiency of naval warships.These generators are designed to provide reliable, high-output power for critical onboard systems, including

February 15, 2026
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Kalvari Class Submarines: Bolstering India’s Maritime Stealth And Deterrence; India’s Silent Guardians of The Deep

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing’s (C-DAC) Combat Management SystemThe Kalvari-class submarines represent a cornerstone of India’s naval modernisation, embodying the nation’s push towards self-reliance in underwater warfare. Derived from the French Scorpène design, these diesel-electric attack submarines are being constructed under Project 75 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in

February 14, 2026
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India, Japan, Indonesia Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercise In Andaman Sea

India, Japan, and Indonesia have conducted a significant trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea, underscoring their commitment to regional maritime security. The exercise took place on Friday, 13 February 2026, in the strategically vital waters near Port Blair. Ships from the navies of the three nations participated, focusing on enhancing joint operational readiness and

February 14, 2026
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OPINION: Defence Budget 2026-2027 Lacks Atmanirbharta

by Col (Dr.) P K VasudevaThe Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, 2026, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritises defence modernisation and self-reliance. In a decisive push to strengthen national security in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and focus on indigenous defence production, the Union Budget has allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence services, marking the

February 14, 2026
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Indian Deep-Tech Pioneer Space Fields Successfully Tests Historic Naval Rocket Solid Motor

In a landmark moment for India’s defence innovation ecosystem, deep-tech start-up Space Fields has achieved a world-first by hot-firing a rocket motor specifically developed for the Indian Navy.This feat marks the inaugural instance of a private Indian firm successfully testing solid propulsion hardware tailored for naval applications, underscoring the nation’s push towards indigenous

February 13, 2026
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