As China pushes out from the First Island Chain, US allies like Japan and the Philippines surveil from nearby
Industrial imbalance grows in the Indo-Pacific as China outbuilds the region in ships and rockets.
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Indian Navy To Commission INS Mahe: First of Eight Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft Built By CSL
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahe, the first of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 24 November 2025 at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.The vessel, constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), marks a major stride forward in India’s pursuit of indigenous naval capability under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Designed for operations in shallow
CDS Chauhan Stresses Jointness: Best Practices Drive Integrated Operations
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan reinforced the Indian military’s emphasis on jointness and integration among its three services at the 2025 Indian Military Heritage Festival, hosted by USI in New Delhi.General Chauhan clarified that while jointness is central to defence reforms, each service will retain its individual identity, and integration will build upon their strongest
Goa Shipyard To Invest ₹1,500 Crore In Andhra Pradesh Greenfield Shipbuilding Facility
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), is set to invest ₹1,500 crore in establishing a new greenfield shipbuilding facility in Andhra Pradesh.The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government under the newly launched Maritime Cluster Policy, marking a major milestone in Andhra’s drive to develop its maritime industrial base.This
DRDO Unveils AI‑Powered Portable Underwater Drones For Autonomous Mine Hunting
India has strengthened its undersea warfare capability with the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s new man‑portable autonomous underwater vehicle (MP‑AUV) program.Developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, the system represents a major advancement in automated mine countermeasure operations.Traditional mine countermeasure missions rely
Indian, US Naval Chief’s Deepen Indo-Pacific Security Talks
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, concluded a significant five-day visit to the United States, aimed at reinforcing Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation and advancing India–US naval partnership.His meetings with senior American military leadership underscored the strategic depth and multidimensional character of this evolving relationship.During his visit, Admiral
Probable Architecture of DRDO–NSTL Man‑Portable SWARM AUV System
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), under DRDO, appears to be progressing toward a modular and compact man‑portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) derived from its established “Surveillance AUV” platform.The configuration shown in project slides suggests a down‑scaled yet optimised version intended for cooperative swarm operations in mine‑countermeasure and shallow‑water
US clears $3.2 billion in missiles for Germany
The missiles may be carried by Germany’s new F127 class frigates as part of a maritime air defense capability, a US government notice said.
As A Self-Reliant Arsenal, India Turns The Tables: From Massive Buyer To Global Defence Supplier
In an achievement underlining India’s strategic confidence and technological capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India’s defence exports hit a record $2.8 billion (₹25,000 crore) in 2025, a steep rise from just $118 million (₹1,000 crore) a few years back.This marks a milestone in India’s journey from a major arms importer to an emerging global defence manufacturing and
Marine Electricals Secures ₹175 Crore In New Contracts, Boosts Order Book To ₹966 Crore
Marine Electricals (India) Ltd, a seasoned provider of integrated technical solutions across the maritime, defence, and industrial sectors, has announced a significant business development by securing multiple contracts worth approximately ₹175 crore.These deals were announced in early November 2025 and involve prominent industry players such as Siemens Limited, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, and