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Indian Navy Unveils RD-33MK Preservation Bay Designed And Developed IIT-Bombay, Boosting MiG-29K Fleet Autonomy

On 12 March 2026, the Indian Navy marked a significant advancement in naval aviation by inaugurating a dedicated Preservation Bay for RD-33MK engines at the Naval Aircraft Yard. This facility supports the MiG-29K fleet, a cornerstone of India’s carrier-based air power.The RD-33MK, a navalised variant of the Klimov RD-33 turbofan engine, powers the MiG-29K fighters deployed on INS Vikramaditya and

March 16, 2026
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Floating Powerhouses: US Carriers Escalate Iran Conflict As India Bolsters Its Dual Naval Carriers

US aircraft carriers are providing a decisive advantage in the ongoing offensive against Iran, with deployments underscoring their role as mobile military bases that project power across vast distances, reported India Today web portal. The United States has already positioned two carriers, the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R Ford, in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea respectively, supporting

March 16, 2026
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Indian Navy Joins US-Led Exercise In Guam For Crucial Anti-Submarine Drill Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions

The Indian Navy is actively participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a prominent US-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill hosted at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam throughout March.This annual exercise unites maritime forces from key Indo-Pacific partners, underscoring growing interoperability amid rising maritime tensions in the region.Joining the United States Navy are

March 16, 2026
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India Joins Elite Trio With Commissioning of Submarine RAM Test Facility At Karwar

Naval Group India has marked a pivotal advancement in India’s naval capabilities by commissioning a state-of-the-art Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at its technical workshop in Karwar, Karnataka. This inauguration occurred on 13 March 2026, underscoring the nation’s growing prowess in submarine maintenance.RAM stands for Reducer and Actuator Mechanism. This facility is specialised for the

March 16, 2026
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Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Sails’ Through Fujairah Assault ; Set to Deliver Vital Crude Home

An Indian-flagged vessel, Jag Laadki, has sailed safely from the Fujairah Single Point Mooring following an attack on the oil terminal on 14 March 2026.The ship was loading crude oil at the time but completed operations without harm and departed at 1030 hrs IST on 16 March, carrying approximately 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude bound for India.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

March 16, 2026
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Indian Navy Secures Vital LPG Lifeline Through Hormuz Amid Iran Diplomacy

The Indian Navy has successfully escorted two LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.This high-stakes operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation Sankalp, involved multiple warships ensuring the safe passage of these critical vessels from the Gulf of Oman. Satellite imagery has corroborated the naval presence,

March 16, 2026
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Mazagon Dock’s ₹23,758 Cr Order Book: Shipbuilding Edges Out Submarines In Driving Growth

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, a cornerstone of India’s maritime defence industry, boasts an impressive order book valued at ₹23,758 crore, fuelling investor interest amid escalating regional tensions.Established in 1934 under the Ministry of Defence and based in Mumbai, the company excels in designing, constructing, repairing, and refurbishing advanced warships and submarines for the Indian Navy

March 15, 2026
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Nearly 100 Iranian Sailors Depart Kochi As IRIS Lavan Stays Anchored Amid Escalating Tensions

Nearly 100 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan have left Kochi, India, via the local airport, according to sources familiar with the matter. The ship remains docked at Kochi port, with the rest of its crew on board. No official confirmation has come from India’s Southern Naval Command.The departures occurred late on Friday night. The Iranian personnel boarded an aircraft that

March 15, 2026
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Indian Navy Escorts Vital LPG Tankers ‘Shivalik’ & ‘Nanda Devi’ Through Hormuz Strait After Fortnight-Long Hiatus

In a significant development amid escalating tensions in West Asia, two LPG-laden ships, the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz under the escort of an Indian Navy warship.These vessels, both flying the Indian flag and operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), mark the first such India-bound LPG carriers to navigate this critical chokepoint in

March 14, 2026
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INS TATAGIRI: Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate Set For April Commissioning Amid Navy’s 2026 Expansion

India’s latest indigenous stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, is set to bolster the Indian Navy’s capabilities with its commissioning scheduled for the first week of April 2026.The ceremony will take place along the eastern seaboard in Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This induction, originally anticipated in March, faced a slight delay but marks a significant milestone

March 14, 2026
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