Dolphin Hunter: New Shallow-Water Submarine Slayer INS Anjadip Commissioned

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Anjadip, a formidable ‘Dolphin Hunter’ warship designed to bolster its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) prowess. This 77-metre vessel was inducted into service on Friday at Chennai Port by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, in the presence of senior naval and government dignitaries.INS Anjadip represents the third unit in a series of eight

February 28, 2026
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Indian Navy, Germany’s TKMS P-75I Submarine Deal Likely Early Next Fiscal

Here’s a detailed report expanding on the developments in the P-75I submarine project, drawing from the latest updates on negotiations between the Indian Navy and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).The Indian Navy and Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have successfully wrapped up cost negotiations for Project 75 India (P-75I), a pivotal program to build six advanced diesel-electric

February 27, 2026
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INS Aridhaman: Emerging As India’s Deadliest Weapons Platform

INS Aridhaman, India’s third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile
submarine (SSBN), is nearing commissioning in early 2026, enhancing the
nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence. As part of the Strategic Forces
Command, it strengthens India’s nuclear triad alongside land and air assets.

Nuclear-powered SSBNs like INS Aridhaman provide survivable second-strike
capability

February 26, 2026
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Navy Seals P-75(I) Deal With TKMS After Cost Negotiations, Bolstering Underwater Power: Report

Reports indicate that the Indian Navy has successfully concluded cost negotiations with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the German shipbuilder, for the construction of six advanced diesel-electric submarines under the ambitious Project 75(I).This pivotal development marks a significant stride towards enhancing India’s underwater warfare capabilities amid evolving regional security dynamics.

February 26, 2026
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HAL Awards Centum ₹66 Cr AESA Radar Order For UH-M Helicopters, Phase-2 Potential At ₹500 Cr

Centum Electronics has secured a significant contract from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Utility Helicopter-Maritime (UH-M) program. This Phase-1 order, valued at ₹66 crore excluding GST, focuses on the design and development of an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system.The AESA radar is designed to detect, classify, and track multiple maritime targets, greatly

February 25, 2026
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Indian Navy Pursues Advanced Expendable Aerial Targets For Enhanced Missile Defence Drills

The Indian Navy is intensifying its air defence training regime by seeking next-generation expendable aerial target drones. These high-speed systems aim to replicate the threat posed by modern sea-skimming anti-ship missiles during live-fire exercises, reported Asianet News.The Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information for Expendable Aerial Targets Next Generation, known as EAT-NG.

February 25, 2026
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Kirloskar Oil Engines Assures Timely Delivery of Indigenous 6MW Marine Engine By April 2028 Amid Shipyard Doubts

Unconfirmed image (centre) of the proposed Kirloskar 6MW Marine EngineKirloskar Oil Engines Ltd remains confident in delivering India’s first indigenously developed marine engine by April 2028, despite lingering concerns among shipyards over prototype delays.Chief Executive Officer Rahul Sahai emphasised that the company is "absolutely on track" with the timeline for the four-stroke, 6 MW V12

February 24, 2026
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India’s Nuclear Sub Triad Grows: INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, NS Aridhaman Vs China-Pak

TOI Image     India’s underwater nuclear deterrence is entering a critical phase with the impending induction of INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, expected by May 2026. This development will see INS Arihant and INS Arighat joined by Aridhaman, forming a trio of indigenously built SSBNs under the Strategic Forces Command.Amid

February 24, 2026
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Indian Navy Spearheads Indigenous 30mm Gun Drive to Counter Aerial and Maritime Threats

The Indian Navy has issued a pivotal Expression of Interest (EOI) for the indigenous development of a 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG) integrated with an Electro-Optical Fire Control System (EOFCS). This move underscores the service’s commitment to self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Approved under the "Make-II (IDDM)" category, the project emphasises Indigenous Design, Development

February 24, 2026
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