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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited And Naval Group Strengthen Ties For Next-Generation Submarine Ventures

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) welcomed Pierre Éric Pommellet, Chief Executive Officer of France’s Naval Group, during his official visit to India.This high-level engagement formed part of a broader French delegation’s activities, underscoring the deepening strategic alliance between the two nations in defence matters. Hosted at MDL’s facilities in Mumbai, the visit celebrated the robust

February 18, 2026
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‘Make In India’ Thrust: Rafales, P-8Is, And Mines Power India’s Mega Defence Overhaul

India’s military modernisation drive has reached a pivotal juncture with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) greenlighting a colossal ₹3,6 Lakh Crores procurement package.This landmark decision, spearheaded by the Modi government, encompasses 114 French-origin Rafale fighter jets—most to be produced domestically under the ‘Make in India’ banner—alongside six Boeing P-8I maritime

February 17, 2026
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L&T Kattupalli Launches Navy’s Indigenous CTS Krishna, Pioneering Self-Reliant Cadet Training

In a significant stride towards bolstering India’s maritime self-reliance, the Indian Navy has launched its first indigenously constructed Cadet Training Ship (CTS), named Krishna, at Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) shipyard in Kattupalli, Chennai. This milestone event occurred on 16 February 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s defence shipbuilding ambitions.The vessel forms the lead

February 17, 2026
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‘Cannot Afford To Depend On AI Models Coming From Abroad’ DRDO DG Warns Against Foreign AI Reliance For Battlefield Security

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a stark warning on the risks of relying on foreign artificial intelligence (AI) models for military purposes.Speaking at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, DRDO Director General Chandrika Kaushik emphasised the critical need for indigenous AI solutions in the defence sector.Kaushik told ANI that India cannot afford to

February 17, 2026
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DRDO’s Submarine Stealth: Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile Capsule Revolutionising Underwater Missile Strikes

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has pioneered a ground breaking Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) capsule, transforming naval warfare capabilities for the Indian Navy.This innovative watertight launch container enables cruise missiles to be fired from submerged submarines via torpedo tubes or vertical launch systems. It ensures the platform remains hidden beneath

February 17, 2026
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Greek Navy Chief Honoured In Delhi As India-Greece Defence Ties Chart Five-Year Industrial Roadmap

India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, extended a warm welcome to his Greek counterpart, Vice Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, during the latter’s official visit to New Delhi. The Hellenic Navy Chief received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns on 16 February 2026, marking a significant step in bolstering maritime ties between the two nations.Earlier

February 17, 2026
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Indonesian, UAE, And Bangladeshi Warships Bolster International Fleet For India’s IFR And MILAN 2026

India’s Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam has extended a warm welcome to naval vessels from Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bangladesh as preparations intensify for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and Exercise MILAN.The Indonesian Navy frigate KRI Bung Tomo-357 arrived on Monday, marking a significant step in fostering shared regional maritime interests.This was

February 17, 2026
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President To Review Massive 71-Ship Armada, 50 Aircraft Line-Up In Vizag’s Grand IFR-MILAN Spectacle

President Droupadi Murmu will preside over one of independent India’s grandest maritime spectacles on 18 February, as she reviews a formidable assembly of 71 ships, 50 aircraft during the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Visakhapatnam.This impressive lineup includes 19 foreign warships, 45 vessels from the Indian Navy, and additional contributions from the Coast Guard, the Shipping Corporation

February 16, 2026
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US Indo-PACOM Commander Hails Operation Sindoor, Urges AI-Driven Defence Ties With India

Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDO-PACOM), has publicly praised India’s Operation Sindoor, describing its tactical execution as exemplary.Speaking to journalists in New Delhi on 15 February 2026, he highlighted the operation’s precision and the profound introspection that followed among Indian forces.The operation was triggered by the devastating

February 16, 2026
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India Eyes 31 More Rafale-M Jets Following Massive 114-Unit IAF Order: Report

India is poised to dramatically expand its fleet of Rafale fighter jets, with reports indicating a potential order for 31 additional Rafale Marine variants for the Indian Navy on top of a freshly approved procurement of 114 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, according to reports in French media.French media outlet La Tribune has revealed that New Delhi has approached France to supply these extra

February 15, 2026
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