Senate confirms trio of nominees for Navy, Space Force, SOCOM
Navy gets submariner Adm. Daryl Caudle for CNO, Space Force gets Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton for vice chief of space ops and SOCOM gets JSOC’s current head, Vice Adm. Frank Bradley.
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MoD Sets Record Green-Lighting $18.5 Billion in Defence Procurement Deals
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, made a decision to approve significant capital acquisition proposals worth ₹54,000 crore ($6.51 billion), which are planned to modernise and elevate India’s defence capabilities.It also powers the Government’s long-term initiative of promoting local defence production to bring advanced technology to all three
BrahMos Loaded INS Himgiri Joins The Indian Navy’s Combat Fleet
INS Himgiri, the latest stealth guided-missile frigate delivered to the Indian Navy under Project-17A by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), marks a significant advancement in India’s indigenous naval capabilities. Measuring 149 meters in length with a displacement of 6,670 tons, this frigate exemplifies next-generation warship design driven by stealth, automation, and modular
Mazagon Dock And Naval Group Partner To Upgrade Indian Navy’s Kalvari-Class
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a premier Indian public sector shipyard, has entered a formal partnership with the French defence firm Naval Group to upgrade the Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarines through integration of an indigenous energy system developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).The agreement, signed in July 2025, involves the transfer of
India Developing Next-Gen Destroyer That Can Carry 144 Missiles, Including BrahMos, And Track Enemies 500Km Away Under Project 18
The Indian Navy is developing the Project 18 (P-18) next-generation destroyer, envisioned as a major leap in size and capability beyond the current Visakhapatnam-class destroyers. This advanced warship concept displaces approximately 13,000 tonnes, making it the largest in the Indian fleet and potentially classifiable as a cruiser by international standards due to its size exceeding 10,000
US Navy F-35C crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
The carrier-capable F-35C crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California Wednesday evening, according to a US Navy spokesperson.
How Does Air Independent Propulsion Operate In Submarines? India’s Kalvari-Class Submarines Are Set To Be Upgraded With This Technology
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) is a technology that enables conventional non-nuclear submarines, such as India’s Kalvari-class, to operate underwater for extended periods without needing to surface or use a snorkel to access atmospheric oxygen.This capability significantly enhances their stealth and operational endurance, allowing them to stay submerged for up to 8-10 days or even nearly two
Indian Naval Ships Arrive In The Philippines To Strengthen Maritime Ties
Indian naval ships INS Mysore, INS Kiltan, and INS Shakti made a port call to the Philippines on July 30, 2025, receiving a warm welcome from the Philippine Navy.This visit is part of India’s ongoing effort to strengthen maritime ties and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.The deployment aligns with India’s strategic vision called MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for
Pakistan’s Defence And Foreign Policy Officials Call For Strengthening Capabilities Of Naval Force
A Chinese supplied frigate of Pakistani NavyPakistan’s senior defence and foreign policy officials have underscored the urgent need to strengthen the country’s naval capabilities in response to evolving security challenges, particularly in the maritime and nuclear domains.This call for bolstering the navy was articulated prominently during a strategic affairs conference hosted by the Maritime
Navy plans to find second shipbuilder for its landing craft program — again
Navy budget documents indicate the service plans to spend $295 million to “procure 9 additional LCU craft and develop a second shipyard.”