Indian Navy Unveils TRIDENT-SAMUDRA: AI-Powered Sentinel For Oceanic Surveillance

The Indian Navy has unveiled TRIDENT-SAMUDRA, an advanced AI-driven ocean surveillance system poised to revolutionise maritime domain awareness. Showcased at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, this innovation underscores the Navy’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into defence technologies.Developed in collaboration with partners like Blurgs Innovations, it promises enhanced

March 7, 2026
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Government Rejects ‘Baseless And Preposterous’ Claims of Indian Navy Providing Intelligence In IRIS Dena Sinking

India’s government has vehemently dismissed allegations that its Navy shared intelligence with the United States regarding the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US military submarine. Senior sources in New Delhi labelled the claims as "baseless and preposterous" on Friday, insisting there was no involvement whatsoever.The incident unfolded on Wednesday off the coast of Sri Lanka,

March 6, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Urges GRSE To Pioneer Cutting-Edge Warships For India’s Maritime Ascendancy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to forge ahead with state-of-the-art naval platforms attuned to the rapidly evolving technology-driven landscape.Speaking to GRSE personnel in Kolkata on Thursday, Singh positioned the shipyard as a beacon of shipbuilding prowess, both in India and globally.He emphasised GRSE’s vital role in

March 6, 2026
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India’s $236M Shtil-1 Gamble: Cost-Effective Edge Over Barak-8 In Naval Defence

India has finalised a $236 million contract for the Russian Shtil-1 missile system, a move that bolsters its naval air defence capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions.This procurement forms part of broader Ministry of Defence deals exceeding ₹5,000 crore, encompassing advanced helicopters and vertical launch missiles.The Shtil-1, supplied by Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport, targets frontline

March 6, 2026
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Indian Navy Bolsters Sri Lankan Rescue For Torpedoed Iranian Frigate Amid US-Iran Escalation

The Indian Navy has swiftly deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, alongside maritime patrol aircraft, to support Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena.The vessel sank on 4 March 2026, approximately 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, after sustaining a torpedo strike from a United States submarine.A distress signal from IRIS Dena reached the

March 6, 2026
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Indigenous Maritime Might: GRSE And Kalyani Strategic Systems Join Forces To Pioneer Next-Gen Naval Robotics And Propulsion Systems

The recent partnership between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) represents a significant milestone in the evolution of India’s maritime defence sector.By formalising this Memorandum of Understanding on 5 March 2026, the two entities have signalled a clear intent to synchronise their technical prowess.This collaboration is

March 6, 2026
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Indian Navy Deploys INS Surat In Gulf of Oman Amid US-Israel-Iran Tensions: Precautionary Measure For Trade Security and Evacuations

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified, with recent strikes targeting Iranian naval assets, military bases, and nuclear facilities, escalating regional instability.This war, now spilling beyond the Middle East, disrupts international flights and vital maritime routes, prompting global powers to heighten vigilance. India, with significant stakes in the

March 5, 2026
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