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India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, on July 18, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, marking a substantial achievement in the nation’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance.INS Nistar—meaning “rescue” or “salvation” in Sanskrit—was wholly designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), with more than 80% of its
L3Harris has spent 10 years designing and developing the munitions and completed more than 40 test flights to date, with additional flights planned for this year.
The White House made official what many in defense circles have been whispering: That the administration is prioritizing the Air Force’s next jet over the Navy’s future capability.
INS Nilgiri, the Indian Navy’s latest indigenously built stealth frigate, marked a historic milestone as she docked in Chennai on her maiden visit, arriving in the state whose iconic Nilgiri Hills inspired her name.Symbolising a proud homecoming, this visit established a unique bond between Tamil Nadu’s storied Blue Mountains and the country’s emerging maritime might.The vessel, commissioned on
The staffer leading the relatively new office, Ian Bennitt, announced his departure late Wednesday night on social media.
Rising Naval Capability And Ambition
China’s quest to escalate its naval reach has entered a pivotal phase as it
tests its growing fleet of aircraft carriers far from its own shores. In the
months of May and June 2025, China’s navy orchestrated unprecedented exercises
involving its two active carriers—Liaoning and Shandong—north of Japan.
For the first time, both carrier
“Above all, deep pockets filled with ammunition,” is required, Lt. Gen. André Steur said, “because numbers do matter in the world we live in.”
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
Four Indian Navy ships are scheduled to make a port call in Manila this July, in a significant move aimed at deepening maritime and defence cooperation between India and the Philippines.Indian Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain announced this visit during the Stratbase ADR Institute forum in Makati City, emphasizing that the deployment reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to maritime
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is spearheading a transformative decade that will reshape the nation’s military capabilities and establish India as a major defence exporter. Following the successful Operation Sindoor in May 2025, which demonstrated India’s operational prowess against Pakistan, the organisation has accelerated development of next-generation weapons