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Hindustan Shipyard Limited has marked its 86th Foundation Day with the inauguration of an Advanced Welding Simulator and critical infrastructure facilities at Slipway‑4, underscoring its commitment to skill development, technology adoption, and infrastructure modernisation.The celebrations took place in Visakhapatnam and New Delhi on 19 June 2026, reflecting the shipyard’s dual focus on workforce
India and Russia are jointly advancing the BrahMos missile family with three major strands: a very long‑range variant potentially reaching 1,500 kilometres, the compact BrahMos‑NG, and a hypersonic BrahMos capable of Mach 5+ speeds.These developments mark a decisive evolution in India’s strike capabilities across land, sea, and air domains.The BrahMos missile, first tested in 2001, has become the
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth four hundred and twenty-five crore rupees with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of twelve sets of 1.25 Mega Watt Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy.The agreement was concluded under the Buy (Indian) category and was formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi.The Defence Ministry
Rappid Valves (India), a precision-engineered industrial and marine valve manufacturer, has secured strategic defence and naval orders worth ₹29.86 crore.These orders come from leading participants in the defence and naval ecosystem, reinforcing the company’s growing presence in India’s shipbuilding and maritime defence sector.The development highlights the increasing role of specialised domestic
Pakistan’s decision to deploy its new China-built Hangor-class submarine in the Bay of Bengal marks a striking development in South Asian naval dynamics, reported India Today.The arrival of PNS Hangor in Karachi has revived memories of the 1971 war, when its predecessor sank India’s INS Khukri, though Pakistan ultimately suffered a crushing defeat and lost its eastern wing, leading to the
Mumbai-based GoFloat is developing the indigenous Pralay Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), a pioneering system designed to disable vessels without causing structural damage.The innovation represents a major stride in India’s maritime defence technology, combining stealth, control, and non-lethal intervention.GoFloat’s Pralay AUV is engineered to operate underwater with complete stealth. It
India’s defence production has reached a historic peak of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a 15.6 per cent rise from the previous year and more than doubling output since FY 2020‑21. This milestone reflects the expanding role of the private sector, record exports, and sustained policy support under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.India’s annual defence production has surged to an
India has been placed on high alert following warnings of possible drone strikes against critical installations along both land and maritime borders. The central government has directed security agencies to tighten measures at sensitive locations, with anti-drone systems being deployed to safeguard strategic assets.The Maritime Security Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Hyderabad-based HBL Engineering have formally incorporated a joint venture company called Green Maritime Propulsion Private Limited to spearhead electric mobility and energy storage solutions for India’s maritime sector.This marks a decisive step in indigenising advanced propulsion technologies and aligns with global green shipping mandates.The joint venture was
The Indian Navy has officially retired its legendary Sea King MK-42B helicopter fleet, marking the end of an era for one of its most iconic squadrons.The historic Indian Naval Air Squadron 330, known as the “Harpoons,” has been “number plated” after more than five decades of distinguished service.The ceremonial final flight of the Sea King Bravo helicopters took place from INS Shikra, the