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Steel Authority of India Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, has played a pivotal role in powering INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri‑class stealth frigates commissioned into the Indian Navy on 3 April 2026, announced PIB.The warship, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, required approximately 4,000 tonnes of special grade steel
INS Aridhaman has been formally commissioned into service, marking a significant expansion of India’s sea‑based nuclear deterrent. The submarine, reportedly 1,000 tons heavier than its predecessors Arihant and Arighaat, was inducted at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Unlike Arihant and Arighaat, which can carry up to a dozen K‑15 Sagarika and four K‑4
Operation Sindoor remains one of the most defining episodes of the India–Pakistan confrontation in May 2025, and even now, months away from its one‑year anniversary, new details continue to emerge that highlight just how close the region came to a dangerous escalation, reported ET Now.The recent awarding of the Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Commander Saurabh Kumar has provided fresh insight into
Open-source illustrative photo The recent foundation stone laying ceremony for a Large Cavitation Tunnel at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam marks a significant milestone for India’s defence infrastructure.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed the honours at the Defence Research and Development Organisation facility, ushering in a new era for
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Taragiri, its fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s maritime capabilities. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, the 6,670-ton warship re-joined the fleet on Friday, embodying over 75 per cent indigenous content.This achievement underscores the maturation of India’s defence industrial
India has formally commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, marking a significant milestone in its strategic deterrence capabilities.The commissioning took place in Visakhapatnam under a veil of secrecy, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offering only a cryptic message on social media to acknowledge the event. This addition strengthens India’s nuclear
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the critical role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime trade routes, particularly the movement of commercial ships and oil tankers.He highlighted that nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade, including vital energy supplies, is conducted via sea, making naval security indispensable to the country’s economic stability.Speaking at the
India’s nuclear triad, once a nascent strategic ambition, has today achieved a level of operational maturity that places it in an elite bracket of global […]
The contract is valued at 600 million Singapore dollars (467.6 million USD).
The collaboration between France’s Naval Group and India marks a pivotal shift from mere procurement to a deep-rooted industrial partnership aimed at long-term maritime sovereignty.Having successfully delivered six Scorpene-class submarines through Project-75 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), the focus has now shifted to sustaining the high-level technical skills and industrial ecosystem