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India and Bangladesh strengthened defence ties with new naval contracts India and Bangladesh have strengthened their defence ties through a new deal signed after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit to India. The Bangladesh Navy contracted India's Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers (GRSE) for an 800-tonne oceangoing...
02 Jul, 2024, 06.53 AM ISTIndian Navy participates in RIMPAC naval exercise The exercise will witness the participation of an aircraft carrier battle group, submarines, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted surface ships and also an amphibious force landing operations, Commander Madhwa...
29 Jun, 2024, 07.28 PM ISTIndia expands military training for foreign partnerships across Gulf, ASEAN, and Africa India has significantly expanded its military training programs to strengthen defence partnerships with Gulf, ASEAN, and African nations. Initiatives range from basic infantry skills to advanced systems like submarines and fighter jets. Recently, 76...
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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea A U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, has arrived in South Korea for a joint exercise involving Japan, aimed at bolstering military readiness against North Korean threats. The exercise, called Freedom Edge, follows heightened tensions...
23 Jun, 2024, 07.42 AM ISTIndian Navy gets first woman helicopter pilot A passing out parade was held to celebrate the graduation of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC) and the completion of stage I training of the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course (BHCC) at Naval Air Station - INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil...
08 Jun, 2024, 07.53 PM ISTIndia and Oman strengthen maritime defence relations through Staff Talks The 6th edition of Staff Talks between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman took place from June 4 to 5 in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence. The discussions aimed to enhance the defense relations between India and Oman in the...
06 Jun, 2024, 06.09 PM ISTPassing out ceremony of 216 naval trainees held at INA in Kerala 216 trainees, including women and foreign nationals, passed out at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kannur district. Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari praised their achievements and emphasized the significance of the event for the Indian Navy.
25 May, 2024, 07.19 PM ISTArmy chief highlights rapidly changing nature of warfare Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for NDA cadets to enhance technical competencies for future battlefields during the passing out parade of the 146th course.
24 May, 2024, 10.12 PM ISTBachelors degree conferred on 205 cadets at NDA's 146th convocation ceremony 205 cadets were conferred bachelor's degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University during the convocation ceremony of the 146th course of the National Defence Academy in Pune.
23 May, 2024, 10.34 PM ISTChinese ambassador promises 'friendship' and 'cooperation' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia Chinese warships docked at Sihanoukville Port for joint naval exercises near Ream Naval Base. Concerns over China's presence in the South China Sea. Ambassador Wang Wentian emphasizes cooperation. Controversy over Golden Dragon exercises, responses ...
19 May, 2024, 12.36 PM ISTChina, Cambodia to hold joint military exercises Cambodia and China will hold joint annual military drills from Thursday, an official said, amid US concerns that Beijing could use a Cambodian naval base to expand its influence in the region. He said the Chinese vessels would test the "Ream Naval B...
13 May, 2024, 05.42 PM ISTHere's how China's Fujian aircraft carrier poses new challenges for Indian Navy China's first domestically designed aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has completed its sea trials, showcasing advanced features like an integrated propulsion system and electromagnetic catapults. This development marks a significant stride in China's n...
10 May, 2024, 01.52 PM ISTChinese warships have been docked in Cambodia for 5 months, but government says it's not permanent Cambodia's Defense Ministry insisted Wednesday that the months-long presence of two Chinese warships in a strategically important naval base that is being newly expanded with funding from Beijing does not constitute a permanent deployment of the Chi...
08 May, 2024, 05.50 PM ISTIndian Navy to hold maritime exercise with Singapore Navy to enhance operability "We look forward to further enhancing our operability and understanding of each other's operational philosophy and also increasing the competency of our bilateral exercise in keeping with the times that we are witnessing," said Flag Officer Commandi...
08 May, 2024, 02.52 PM ISTThree Indian Navy ships visit Singapore as part of South China Sea deployment Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, arrived in Singapore as part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet's operational deployment to the South China Sea. The visit aims to strengthen the friendship and coope...
07 May, 2024, 03.35 PM ISTVice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of Navy Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in New Delhi. His illustrious career includes commanding various naval vessels and receiving prestigious awards.
01 May, 2024, 02.22 PM ISTDelhi HC ask Centre to decide representation to include women in armed forces through CDS exam The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to decide within eight weeks a representation requesting the entry of women into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy of the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined De...
27 Apr, 2024, 04.31 PM ISTNaval-gazing our way The Indian Navy is preparing for various scenarios, with a key focus on obtaining advanced underwater sonar technology from the US to enhance submarine detection. Despite two years of discussions, progress is slow, with the US suggesting India devel...
09 Apr, 2024, 11.11 PM ISTRoyal Australian Navy Chief Mark Hammond visits India to enhance maritime ties Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is visiting India from April 2 to 6 to enhance bilateral maritime relations. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian naval officials in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi, as well as visit...
03 Apr, 2024, 05.24 PM ISTNavy submitted proposal to alter rank nomenclature after induction of women sailors: Admiral Hari Kumar Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday said they have approached the Defence Ministry for an approval of changing the nomenclature of various ranks as they now have women sailors also. He also expressed hope that since gender neutralit...
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