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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has reinforced the service’s strategic direction, highlighting its central role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests while driving forward the agenda of self-reliance.Speaking virtually at the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, he underscored the Navy’s transformation into a combat-ready, credible, and
The Indian Navy has significantly fortified its maritime defence architecture with the formal delivery of the INS Agray, a sophisticated Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC).This induction represents a pivotal achievement in India’s ongoing commitment to indigenous naval shipbuilding and the strengthening of its coastal security framework.As the fourth vessel in a planned series
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has delivered a damning report to Parliament, exposing deep-seated deficiencies in the Indian Defence Services. Tabled recently, the document scrutinises operational lapses that undermine military readiness and personnel welfare.At the heart of the critique lies the irregular maintenance of military hospitals. Auditors uncovered persistent
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Dunagiri, a cutting-edge indigenous stealth frigate constructed under Project 17A by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The handover occurred on 30 March 2026, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence.This marks the fifth vessel in the Nilgiri-class series and the second to emerge from GRSE’s yards, underscoring the yard’s growing
India’s naval strength received a significant boost with the delivery of three major vessels in a single day, underscoring the country’s push for maritime modernisation amid China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean.The Indian Navy formally inducted two warships and one large survey vessel from Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, marking a milestone in indigenous
The extensive coastline of Andhra Pradesh, stretching over 1,053 kilometres, is finally being positioned as a central pillar of India’s industrial strategy. After decades of underutilised potential, the state is making a decisive move to transform its maritime landscape into a premier hub for shipbuilding and repair.This shift is closely aligned with the central government’s Maritime Amrit Kaal
India has recently approved the acquisition of the 2K22 Tunguska air defence missile system from Russia, marking a significant enhancement to its multi-layered air defence capabilities.On 27 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹858 crore, including ₹445 crore specifically for the Tunguska system destined for the Indian Army. This deal was inked with JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT in
The new funding is set to go directly toward the acquisition of new F-35 fifth generation fighter jet integrated Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) munitions, and stiffen the pace of big ticket submarine and frigate proc…
The Ministry of Defence marked a significant step forward in bolstering India’s air and maritime defence on Friday by signing contracts valued at ₹858 crore. This move underscores the government’s commitment to modernising the armed forces amid evolving regional security challenges.The agreements were formalised at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved a sweeping set of defence proposals valued at approximately ₹2.38 lakh crore, announced PIB.This landmark decision underscores the Indian government’s commitment to bolstering military capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges.Among the key approvals is the procurement of the S-400