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This is a major achievement for indigenous defense manufacturing, as Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) delivered three frontline naval platforms – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – to the Indian Navy yesterday. Dunagiri is capable of targeting specific locations with missiles...

Visakhapatnam, March 27 DCIL celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday, outlining an ambitious expansion roadmap, a modernization push, and plans to achieve a turnover of ₹3,000 crore in the coming years.Dredging Corporation of India Limited Managing Director and CEO Captain S Divakar said the...

Kochi, March 26 The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) announced on Thursday that it had signed a joint venture agreement with a Hyderabad-based industrial battery manufacturer to develop and commercialize electric mobility and energy storage technology for the maritime sector.Cochin Shipyard Ltd...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane announced on Tuesday a complete crackdown on illegal LED fishing in the Konkan region, declaring a zero-tolerance policy to protect traditional fishermen and marine resources.Responding to a discussion in the House, Rane said the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the government's plans and measures to protect citizens from global oil price shocks, while highlighting the Centre's efforts to maintain the integrity and functionality of global energy supply routes.He informed the...

March 22, New Delhi: In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India's maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), on April 3.The ceremony will serve as a powerful testament to the nation's journey towards becoming a...

March 21, New Delhi — The Indian Navy is set to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3, 2026, in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen maritime self-reliance...

New Delhi, March 21 – The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), on April 3. This will be a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards becoming a fully self-reliant naval power.The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Defence...

Tokyo, March 18 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will depart for Washington on Wednesday evening for a three-day visit during which she is scheduled to hold talks with US President Donald Trump, with the goal of solidifying her position as a crucial partner for the US in Asia, according...

March 18, New Delhi – The keel-laying ceremony for Yard 16402 and 16403, the second and third ships of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at M/s YMPL, Ratnagiri, on March 17, 2026.With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, these vessels will achieve a maximum speed of 23...

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...

Mumbai, March 12 Hazel Infra, the promoter entity of shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, is planning to sell its stake in the company through an offer for sale (OFS) next week, according to sources familiar with the development on Thursday.The share sale, which comes amid volatile...

New Delhi, March 12 The VOC Port Authority has created an additional 90,000 square meters of space for shipping lines to store their containers in response to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, its Chairman Susanta Kumar Purohit said on Thursday.The official made the remarks while...

New Delhi, March 6 In this era of changing geopolitics, oceans have once again come to the center of the world's power balance, and it is India's responsibility to provide leadership with confidence and capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, referring to the escalating...

Kolkata, March 6 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the risks of instability caused by geopolitical rivalry across land, sea, and air, such as the current tensions in the Gulf region involving the US, Israel, and Iran, are increasingly becoming the new normal.Speaking at the...

Mumbai, March 2 – Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Monday that the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya's voyage to Muscat is an inspiration for young people to embrace adventure and innovation rooted in civilisational confidence.Speaking after flagging out INSV...

Mumbai, March 2 – Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, ceremonially launched the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya in Mumbai Harbour on Monday, marking the successful completion of its maiden voyage to the Sultanate of Oman, under Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, an...

Washington, February 28 – From Russian and Chinese military activity near Alaska to drone incursions at the US-Mexico border, American senators pressed two Pentagon nominees on how they would defend the homeland while preserving civil liberties during a closely watched confirmation hearing.The...

Chennai, February 27 The Indian Navy aims to transform into a maritime force with over 200 ships by 2035 and plans to induct 15 additional vessels in 2026, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said here on Friday.Speaking after commissioning the INS Anjadip at the Chennai Port...

Kochi, February 27 The CSL, a public sector shipbuilding and ship repair organization, held the steel-cutting ceremony for two 70-tonne Bollard Pull Tugs for Polestar Maritime Limited here on Friday, officials said.The ceremony was officiated by Vinit Badani, Director at Polestar Maritime...