Visakhapatnam, February 16 – Indian President Droupadi Murmu will arrive here on Tuesday for a two-day visit to witness the International Fleet Review (IFR).As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the President will review the IFR, which is a ceremonial gathering of International Naval...
New Delhi, February 16 President Droupadi Murmu will witness the International Fleet Review (IFR) organized by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, a gathering of warships and submarines from friendly countries showcasing their military capabilities, according to a statement issued by the...
New Delhi, February 16 – Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met with the Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to strengthen defence cooperation between India and Greece.During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their...
Visakhapatnam, February 16 – Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the Indian Navy’s MILAN Village on Monday, which reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cultural connection as part of the international naval exercise MILAN 2026, an official said.Speaking...
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New Delhi, February 16 – Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met with the Chief of the Greek Navy General Staff, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, in New Delhi on Monday. The discussions focused on strengthening maritime cooperation through navy-to-navy and joint exercises...
New Delhi, February 15 – The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which borders three continents – Asia, Africa, and Australia, and contributes to over 70 to 75 per cent of international trade via its crucial sea route, remains one of the most vital and vulnerable assets in the 21st century.With India...
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New Delhi, February 13 A comprehensive compendium on the capabilities of the Indian naval and marine industry, which aims to provide structured visibility to indigenous industrial capabilities and facilitate stronger engagement between the services and the domestic manufacturing ecosystem, was...
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Panaji, February 13 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant categorically stated on Friday that the Goa International Airport at Dabolim will not be closed.The opposition parties, including the Goa Forward Party, the Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party, had expressed concerns on Thursday that civilian...
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The Indian Navy has taken command of Combined Task Force 154, marking the first time it is leading the multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces. The change of command ceremony was held on Wednesday at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain.The event was presided...
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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) today cleared proposals worth nearly ₹3.60 lakh crore to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces. The Defence Ministry has announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) has been granted for the procurement of Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) Rafale...
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New Delhi, February 12 – In India's largest-ever defense acquisition deal, the government has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government agreement, nearly two decades after the plan was first proposed to bolster the Indian Air Force.The...
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Colombo, February 12 Two Sri Lankan Navy ships, SLNS Sagara and Nandimitra, set sail from the Colombo port for Visakhapatnam to participate in the multilateral naval exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review hosted by the Indian Navy, it was announced on Thursday.The SLNS Sagara and...
Panaji, February 12 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that the Centre plans to convert South Goa's Dabolim airport exclusively for defence use, joining other opposition parties who have made similar claims, an assertion rejected by a state minister.The...
New Delhi, February 12 The Ministry of Defence on Thursday cleared a long-pending proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under a government-to-government framework with France, nearly 13 years after a similar acquisition was almost finalized but could not be sealed.In total, the Defence...
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New Delhi, February 12 The Indian Navy has taken command of a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces, highlighting the country's commitment to collaborative maritime security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, the defence ministry said...
Panaji, February 12 Opposition parties on Thursday claimed that the Union government was planning to close the Goa International Airport at Dabolim in South Goa, but a state minister said there was no such plan.Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho told PTI that he met Defence Minister Rajnath...
New Delhi, February 12 British defence giant Rolls-Royce announced a major plan on Thursday to expand its business in India across vital sectors of defence and energy, including co-developing a next-generation combat jet engine.The announcement came a day after the company's CEO, Tufan...
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The Indian Navy has taken command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Commodore Milind M Mokashi, recipient of the Shaurya Chakra from the Indian Navy, formally assumed command of CTF 154 from the outgoing commander...