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A seagull equipped with a Chinese-manufactured GPS tracking device has been discovered near the strategically vital INS Kadamba naval base in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, sparking immediate security concerns.The bird was spotted on Tuesday by personnel from the Coastal Marine Police Cell and subsequently transferred to the local forest department wing for further examination. This incident
India has unveiled a ground breaking indigenous stealth cruise missile system known as the LRP2GM, or Long Range Powered Precision Guided Munition. Developed by JSR Dynamics, this advanced weapon was recently showcased to the Indian Navy as a versatile precision strike platform, according to a report by Defence Blog.Capable of ground- and ship-launched operations, it represents a significant step
In addition to the hefty H145M order, Madrid will also acquire 31 NH90 helicopters, 13 H135 rotorcraft and six H175M super-medium utility models.
The Indian Navy continues to bolster its maritime prowess through strategic acquisitions and indigenous initiatives, as highlighted by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi during the commissioning of the second squadron of MH-60R helicopters at INS Hansa in Goa.Admiral Tripathi underscored the Navy’s resolute commitment to augmenting integral ship-borne aviation capabilities,
The Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, has affirmed the successful deployment of MH-60R helicopters during Operation Sindoor, a critical military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on 7 May.Speaking exclusively after commissioning the second MH-60R squadron in Goa, he noted that the helicopters, embarked on naval units, performed precisely as intended, though
India’s naval modernisation efforts have reached a pivotal juncture with the acquisition proposal for five fleet support vessels (FSVs) advancing to its final negotiation stage. This development, disclosed by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Rajya Sabha MP V. Vijayasai Reddy on 14 March, underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the Indian Navy’s
The Indian Navy is intensifying its focus on Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to bolster maritime security along India’s extensive coastline, spanning over 7,500 kilometres. This acceleration supports autonomous swarm concepts, enabling persistent surveillance and rapid response in littoral zones where traditional manned assets face limitations. The initiative reflects a strategic pivot
India has opened its airbases to Russia under the newly ratified RELOS military aviation pact, marking a significant evolution in bilateral defence ties. Russia’s State Duma approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support agreement this month, following its signing in Moscow on 18 February 2025.This pact, now cleared by both parliamentary chambers and formally ratified by President Vladimir
The last production unit of the W88 Alt 370, an upgraded version of the legacy W88 used on Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, has rolled off the line.
The commissioning of the Indian naval diving support craft A20 at the Naval Base in Kochi on 16 December 2025 represents a notable achievement in the Indian Navy’s ongoing drive towards indigenous shipbuilding prowess.This vessel, designated DSC-A20, becomes the eleventh ship inducted into service this year, underscoring the rapid expansion of India’s domestic maritime manufacturing