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India and France recently conducted the 23rd edition of their bilateral naval exercise, Varuna, from March 19 to 22, 2025, off the Goa coast. This year’s exercise prominently featured aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, along with advanced operations involving Rafale-M fighter jets and a focus on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability between
On March 22, 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched a new stealth frigate into the water, marking a significant milestone in India’s naval capabilities. The event was attended by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.This frigate is the last of four Krivak-class stealth frigates contracted from Russia, with two to be built at GSL under a technology transfer agreement. The first of these
“As our strategic environment degrades, it’s only smart to increase our warstocks,” Marcus Hellyer, a top Australian defense procurement expert, told Breaking Defense.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday (March 20, 2025) approved guidelines aimed at shortening the timelines of the defence procurement process, alongside granting preliminary approvals for procurement proposals worth ₹54,000 crore.This decision follows the Cabinet Committee on Security’s (CCS) final approval for the procurement of 307
India is closely monitoring Chinese vessels operating in the Indian Ocean, particularly those identified as dual-purpose civilian ships suspected of engaging in military activities.Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi expressed concerns during a recent discussion at the Raisina Dialogue, stating that these vessels are not adhering to their declared purposes and have been involved in activities
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Indian Navy’s latest guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on March 20, 2025. Accompanied by Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Luxon’s visit underscores the strengthening maritime ties between New Zealand and India.The delegation was welcomed by Vice Admiral Sanjay
“If tomorrow the contributions of certain countries evolve downwards, how can we, Europeans, adequately execute NATO’s defense plans?” France’s defense minister asked attendees at a recent conference in the French capital.
The Defence Ministry of India has initiated significant reforms to expedite the acquisition of weapons and military equipment, aiming to reduce the average procurement timeline from the current 96 weeks (two years) to just 24 weeks (six months).This move, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeks to address longstanding delays caused by
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is set to address several significant projects, including the refit of a submarine. Refits, while not classified as capital acquisitions, are funded through the revenue budget of the defence ministry and can involve substantial financial commitments.Recently, the ministry signed a contract worth ₹2,725 crore with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the
We are aware of what is happening in the IOR, and we know who is doing what, where, why and how,” Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi saidThe Indian Navy is closely monitoring developments in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), particularly regarding dual-role vessels that may be operating under false pretences.Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the navy chief, underscored this vigilance during a session at the Raisina