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Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by commencing the construction of a state-of-the-art Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).The contract for this advanced vessel was signed between GRSE and NPOL in
INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off on April 15, 2025, from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town, South Africa, marking the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II expedition.The send-off event, held at 10:30 AM local time, was attended by dignitaries such as the Officiating Consul General of India in Cape Town, the Defence Attaché of India to South Africa, members of the RCYC Governing
The service wants a ship that can be launched within three years of a contract award being issued, according to a recent request for information.
The three countries, working together, are “arguably the grouping best suited to deliver tangible results when it comes to the balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific,” a new report argues.
India’s expanding partnership with France for the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets represents a calculated strategic move to counterbalance China’s growing military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The recent approvals for Rafale purchases, along with planned negotiations for additional aircraft, constitute one of the most significant military procurement initiatives in India’s history,
India has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda to transform its defence procurement system, aiming to dramatically reduce acquisition timelines from the current 5-7 years to just six months. The Defence Ministry has launched comprehensive initiatives to streamline bureaucratic processes, modernise the armed forces, and enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities. These reforms come at a
The Indian Navy’s participation in the inaugural Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) exercise marks a significant milestone in enhancing maritime cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean region. Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, expressed pride and happiness over the presence of three Indian Navy ships—INS Chennai, INS Kesari, and Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar—in
The induction of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets into the Indian Navy marks a transformative step in bolstering India’s naval and aerial capabilities. These advanced aircraft, tailored for carrier-based operations, represent a game-changer in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), enhancing the Navy’s ability to project power, maintain maritime security, and counter regional threats,
An undisclosed Indian Navy base in the Arabian sea regionIndia is set to unveil a cutting-edge naval base near Rambilli village in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to bolster maritime security and counter China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean.This facility, part of the ambitious Project Varsha, is designed to serve as a hub for nuclear-powered submarines and
The Indian Navy’s participation in the inaugural AIKEYME (Africa India Key Maritime Engagement) exercise has been hailed as a significant milestone by Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff. Speaking in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on April 13, Admiral Tripathi expressed immense pride and happiness over the involvement of three Indian Navy ships—INS Chennai, INS Kesari, and the