Coast Guard’s new cutter program at risk of ‘costly rework’, ‘schedule delays’: GAO
Earlier this year, the Coast Guard halted construction on two of the four Offshore Patrol Cutters that Eastern Shipbuilding was under contract to deliver.
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India Has Potential To Become Global Hub For Shipbuilding Says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged global defence majors to invest in India’s rapidly expanding shipbuilding sector, describing it as one of the most promising avenues for maritime collaboration and technological co-development in the coming decade.Addressing the Samudra Utkarsh seminar organised by the Department of Defence Production in New Delhi, he highlighted India’s readiness to
India Entering Golden Era of Defence Innovation Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that India is entering a "golden era of defence innovation" during his address at the Swavlamban 2025 event, held at the Manekshaw Centre.He emphasised the need for India to move beyond a reactive approach to adopt a proactive outlook to become future-ready amid rapid geopolitical changes.Singh urged the private sector to adopt a "profit-plus" mindset,
Navy kills four ships in Constellation-class frigate program in ‘strategic shift’
The $22 billion shipbuilding program has been under increasing scrutiny for years by lawmakers and top Pentagon brass.
Indian, Moroccan Navy Discuss Deeper Maritime Cooperation, Focus On Training Exchanges
Indian and Moroccan navies have recently reinforced their maritime cooperation with a focus on structured training exchanges, information-sharing, and enhanced collaboration on maritime security. Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin of the Royal Moroccan Navy visited India and was received by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, where detailed talks were held to deepen naval
Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin of Moroccan Royal Navy Pays Respect at India’s National War Memorial Amidst Growing India-Morocco Defence Ties
Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Moroccan Royal Navy, paid solemn tribute at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on 25 November 2025.During a ceremonial wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial, he acknowledged the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers and expressed profound respect on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco and its navy.His visit was marked by a Guard of Honour, received by
Third Chinese Research Vessels In The Indian Ocean Heighten Strategic Concerns
The presence of three Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean has drawn heightened attention from India’s maritime surveillance agencies. The deployment includes Shi Yan-6, Shen Hai Yi Hao, and Lan Hai, all currently engaged in scientific or oceanographic missions that carry potential dual-use implications.This development reflects China’s growing interest in mapping and monitoring the
Indian Navy To Break Records With Rapid Warship Construction And Enhanced Indo-Pacific Presence And Expansion In Maritime Power
Since December 2024, the Indian Navy has achieved a record by launching 12 new vessels, including 11 warships and one submarine, marking its most rapid shipbuilding phase to date.The construction timeline for warships has been cut dramatically from the previous 55-60 months down to just 31 months, exemplified by the guided missile destroyer INS Surat, commissioned in January 2025 in 31
Impact of Project 75I On India’s Submarine Force Posture
Project 75I will significantly enhance India’s submarine force posture by introducing advanced, stealthy, and longer-endurance conventional submarines equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP).These submarines will extend underwater endurance from the current two days (in Kalvari-class Scorpènes) to nearly three weeks, allowing for prolonged covert patrols far from Indian shores. This
Navy invites contractors, investors for industry day with new acquisition office
Establishing the RCO is one in a series of moves the Navy has made this year, alongside the other services, to overhaul acquisition offices and processes as part of a larger revamp being pushed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.