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New Delhi, March 18 – The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security.According to...

New Delhi, March 18 The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, a mission aimed at reaffirming India's commitment to building stronger ties with its maritime neighbors, has begun, according to officials.The initiative builds on India's long-standing efforts in maritime cooperation and...

Port Victoria, March 18 – India donated ship spares to the Seychelles Defence Forces on Wednesday, highlighting New Delhi's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for inclusive, cooperative, and sustainable security and growth across regions...

The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR began on the 16th of this month to reaffirm India's commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. The Ministry of Defence stated that the initiative is based on India's long-standing efforts in maritime cooperation...

Mumbai, March 18 Amara Raja Group's specialized engineering R&D firm, Amara Raja Design Alpha (ARDA), announced its entry into the mission-critical defense electronics space on Wednesday, stating that it has developed an indigenous Power Conditioning Cabinet (PCC) for naval sonar systems.The...

New Delhi, March 17 A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the "strengthening of the China-Pakistan naval nexus," and recommended that India remain "proactive" in countering the combined threat by bolstering its own deterrence capabilities and deepening its strategic alliances with...

Srinagar, March 17 – A marine commando (MARCOS) from the Indian Navy was critically injured during a rescue operation on the Jhelum River in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and was taken to an army hospital for treatment, officials said.Officials said that a joint rescue...

New Delhi, March 16 A first-of-its-kind facility that will enable testing, maintenance, and servicing of critical pneumatic systems installed on Kalvari-class submarines has been commissioned at a technical workshop in Karwar, Karnataka, officials said on Monday.Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, the...

Chandigarh/New Delhi, March 16 – The Defence Ministry's Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) will organize a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at the 12 Wing Air Force Station in Chandigarh on Tuesday, according to a Defence Ministry official.Additionally, the DGR, Department of...

March 14, New Delhi – The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta, on March 12, 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan-26. The visit highlights the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and...

Kochi, March 13 The current situation in West Asia will not have any immediate negative impact on Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the country's leading public sector company.However, if such conditions persist for more than a year, the company could be affected, the official said.Speaking to...

Kochi (Kerala), March 13 A two-day coastal security exercise, "Sagar Kavach," was conducted in Kerala and Mahe, an enclave of Puducherry in the state, to assess the preparedness of various agencies against asymmetric threats originating from the sea, a defence spokesperson said on Friday.The...

The Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check Unit has refuted claims circulating on social media that India has threatened Iran and that the Indian Navy has entered the waters against the West Asian nation. The Fact Check Unit has labeled these claims as "false" and has urged citizens to be...

New Delhi, March 12 – The false narrative circulating on social media about the sinking of the Iranian ship IRIS Dena by the US, which participated in the International Fleet Review (IFR) and Milan 2026, hosted by the Indian Navy off Visakhapatnam, underscores the need to monitor online...

March 11, New Delhi — The Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 10, 2026, during its ongoing operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean region.During the port call, the ship will participate in the 58th Mauritius...

Antananarivo, March 11: India dispatched humanitarian aid, consisting of 12 tonnes of medical supplies and 18 tonnes of disaster relief materials, to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy jointly conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ADC-150 from the P-8I aircraft off the coast of Goa. The trials were conducted between February 21 and March 01, 2026...

New Delhi, March 10 The DRDO and the Indian Navy have conducted four successful in-flight release trials of an indigenous 'Air Droppable Container' system, designed and developed by them. This system can deliver a payload weighing 150 kg, intended for a naval vessel that may be in distress or...

March 10, New Delhi – The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy jointly conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from the P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 to March 01, 2026, under...

New Delhi, March 10 – On Tuesday, India dispatched 500 metric tonnes of rice, 10 metric tonnes of essential relief supplies such as tents, hygiene kits, and rehabilitation support items, and 3 metric tonnes of critical medicines to Mozambique following the floods that have impacted the African...