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India has routinely issued NOTAMs in the Bay of Bengal for testing long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, particularly those developed under DRDO’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) and subsequent strategic systems.Agni-series missiles, such as Agni-V with its 5,000–7,500 km range, have frequently utilised similar maritime exclusion zones off Odisha’s Chandipur or
The Indian Navy has formalised a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) and Hyderabad-based Apollo Micro Systems. The three parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at pioneering the indigenous development and production of advanced armament systems.This collaboration reflects a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance
The Indian Navy’s Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system represents a significant advancement in anti-submarine warfare, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to extend the reach of lightweight torpedoes far beyond their conventional limits.This cannisterised system integrates a supersonic missile booster with an advanced lightweight torpedo
The competition to co-develop India’s future super aircraft carrier, INS Vishal, is intensifying between the UK’s BAE Systems and France’s Naval Group. Both European defence giants are vying to partner with India to develop the approximately 65,000-ton vessel, designed to significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s blue-water capabilities.This ambitious project aligns with India’s goal to
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, and the multi-mission stealth frigate INS Udaygiri have arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025. This event marks the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and is a significant occasion aimed at enhancing regional maritime cooperation and diplomacy.INS Vikrant’s visit to Colombo is its
India and Indonesia have agreed to significantly deepen their defence cooperation during the 3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue held on 27 November 2025.The discussions, co-chaired by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, focused on reinforcing maritime security coordination and expanding defence technology collaboration.The ministers
India’s indigenously designed stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri, arrived in Manila on 26 November 2025, marking a significant phase in India’s naval deployment across the Indo-Pacific. The visit highlights India’s strategic intent to deepen maritime cooperation with the Philippines, reinforcing regional security frameworks.Before reaching Manila, INS Sahyadri took part in a series of complex naval
.The U.S. government (mostly) cancelled its navy frigate program that was meant to slightly adapt a foreign frigate design for the USN so a lower cost general purpose ships could do all the escort tasks that Arleigh Burke destroyers cannot do because t…
The Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrived at the Port of Colombo on 26 November 2025, responding to an invitation from the Sri Lanka Navy to participate in the forthcoming International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025.This arrival marks a significant moment in maritime diplomacy, highlighted by a large and enthusiastic crowd including local residents and the Indian diaspora who
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India’s leading warship and submarine builder, is poised to secure a crucial contract to construct three additional Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy.The project, valued between ₹35,000 and ₹36,000 crore, represents a significant step in bolstering India’s underwater warfare capabilities amid evolving maritime security challenges.The