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Chowgule & Company To Deliver On Schedule With Indian Coast Guard’s First Indigenous Hovercraft Set For May Handover

Chowgule & Company, the Goa-based shipbuilder renowned for its expertise in specialised vessels, is set to deliver the first of six hovercraft on schedule to the Indian Coast Guard in May. This milestone underscores the firm’s growing prowess in indigenous maritime manufacturing, aligning with India’s push for self-reliance in defence production.The hovercraft, part of a contract secured in

February 14, 2026
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17th Edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise Kicks Off In Maldives

The 17th edition of the DOSTI exercise, a key trilateral maritime drill involving the Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), has commenced in Male, Maldives.This longstanding platform for regional cooperation kicked off with its harbour phase on 17 January 2026, underscoring renewed commitments to maritime security amid evolving regional

January 18, 2026
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Navy Chief Confirms Rafale-Marine Deliveries By 2029 Amid Operation Sindoor Success

The Navy stands poised to receive its first four Rafale Marine jets by 2029, as confirmed by Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi during a press briefing ahead of Navy Day on 4 December.This delivery aligns with the April intergovernmental agreement signed with France for 26 carrier-borne fighters, valued at approximately ₹64,000 crore, encompassing weapons, spares, training, and simulators from

December 2, 2025
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Indian Navy Floats RFI For 76 Utility Helicopters To Boost Maritime Operations

The Indian Navy has issued a significant Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 76 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUHs), marking a major step in enhancing India’s maritime operational capabilities.As per details released on the Navy’s official website, the order will be split between the two key maritime defence forces, with 51 helicopters earmarked for the Indian Navy and the remaining

August 24, 2025
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