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SEBEX 2: India gets one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs that's two times more lethal than TNT
India has introduced SEBEX 2, a high-performance explosive with a TNT equivalence of 2.01. Developed under the Make in India initiative by Economic Explosives Limited, SEBEX 2 enhances the effectiveness of various munitions without increasing weight....
Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, an Electronic Warfare specialist: Here's all about India's new Navy Chief
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on April 30 took charge as the new Chief of Naval Staff of India. As Admiral R Hari Kumar retires from services on April 30, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has assumed charge. Born on May 15, 1964, Admiral Tripathi was comm...
DRDO successfully tests long-range Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
The supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested on May 01. SMART system was successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. It is the next-generation missile-based light-...
'Rampage': IAF, Indian Navy induct air-to-surface missile used by Israel to pound Iranian targets
The Indian Air Force has bolstered its fighter aircraft fleet with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 km away. This missile, known as the High-Speed Low Drag-Mark 2 missile in...
Tiger Triumph: USS Somerset relishes joint exercise with Indian Navy; watch!
As part of Exercise Tiger Triumph, the Indian Army, US Marines and US Army National Guard train together for joint sub-conventional ops. As part of joint exercise, the USS Somerset ship, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, reached Visakhapatnam. Every deck o...
Indian Navy’s anti-piracy ops: 'My sincere gratitude…', Bulgarian President thanks PM Modi
Indian Navy have shown their might in the high seas as they battled Somali pirates, rescued Bulgarian Ship MV Ruen. Indian Navy carried out the 40-hour-long Operation and forced 35 Somali sea pirates to surrender. Navy men have been receiving praise for their ...
Indian Navy’s encounter with Somali pirates caught on camera, hijacked ship freed
New Delhi: The Indian Navy once again displayed its heroics and intercepted a ship hijacked by Somali pirates. Navy shared a video of its encounter with Somali pirates who were using a hijacked merchant vessel. The Indian Navy thwarted designs of Somali pirates to hija
Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistani crew from hijacked Iranian ship in Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy saved 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. The rescue unfolded in the early hours of March 29 when INS Sumedha intercepted the hijacked vessel FV Al-Kambar.Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistani crew fro
Indian Navy hands over 35 Somalian pirates to Mumbai Police for prosecution
The 35 Somali pirates nabbed by Indian Navy front line destroyer INS Kolkatta last week during their anti-piracy operations were brought to Mumbai Naval Dockyard on Saturday morning and handed over to Mumbai Police Yellow Gate police station for custody. Mumbai Police will r
How Indian Navy made Somali pirates surrender; Chief of Naval Staff explains
The Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on March 16, ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury. Following the surrender of 35 Somali sea pirates by the Indian Navy, Chief of
Jaishankar’s reply to Bulgarian Dy PM’s praise for Indian Navy’s valour in Arabian Sea: 'That’s what friends are for'
Bulgaria’s Dy PM Mariya Gabriel expressed gratitude to Indian Navy for successfully rescuing seven Bulgarian nationals. Taking to her ‘X’ handle, Mariya Gabriel shared a tweet thanking PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar for rescuing hijacked
Indian Navy rescues 17 crew of ex-MV Ruen, coerces 35 pirates to surrender; video emerges
In a daring operation, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as a "mother ship" for launching attacks on other ships. The operation, conducted by guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata and marine comm
How Indian Navy thwarted designs of Somali pirates; first pictures of daredevil special ops emerge
The Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata has taken 35 sea pirates in custody who hijacked MV Ruen. On March 16, the Indian Navy shared a video of the encounter between commandos and pirates. Now, the Navy has shared complete details of how the sanitisation
Iran-backed Houthi rebels: US navy faces its most intense combat since WWII against Houthi rebels
The US led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II.That's what its leaders and experts tell The Associated Press, whose journalists visited U.S. ships off Yemen
MiG-29K in action: Indian Navy conducts twin carrier operations with INS Vikrant, INS Vikramaditya
A video released by the Indian Navy shows two MiG-29K fighter jets taking off simultaneously from the Indian Navy's twin carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. On Saturday, the Indian Navy conducted twin carrier operations with INS Vikrant and INS
Indian Navy commissions first MH-60R Seahawk squadron, a maritime variant of Black Hawk helicopter
On Wednesday, Indian Navy commissioned the first squadron of its newly inducted MH 60R Seahawk multi-role choppers. MH 60R Seahawk is expected to significantly bolster the force's surveillance and combat capabilities in the strategic waters. Produced b
Red Sea crisis: Indian Navy rescues drone-attacked ship in the Gulf of Aden; 13 Indians were onboard
Liberian-flagged MV MSC Sky II, transiting approximately 90 Nm South East of Aden, was reported on fire due to a drone attack on 04th March. INS Kolkata, mission deployed in the region for maritime security operations, promptly responded and arrived
The Indian Navy is set to induct MH 60R helicopters into its fleet in March
Ernakulam (Kerala): The Indian Navy is set to induct the MH 60R multi-mission helicopters into its fleet in March. The squadron will be commissioned into the Navy at INS Garuda, the naval air station in Kochi. The MH 60R is designed for anti-surface warfare, search and rescu
Indian Navy successfully saves 19 Pakistani hostages from Somali pirates
In yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia, INS Sumitra rescued fishing vessel Al Naeemi and her 19 crew members from 11 Somali pirates on Monday, Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said. "INS Sumitra, over the course of less tha
Dance of Chetaks at Visakhapatnam: Maritime Air Demo of helicopters during Intl City Parade of MILAN 24
New Delhi: Visakhapatnam twirled at the Maritime Air Demo during the International City Parade of MILAN 24 with the Chetaks, setting hearts aflutter and feet tapping. The MILAN Exercise 2024 commenced on Monday as naval ships of multiple countries
Big boost to 'Make in India'; Indian Navy all set to buy 220 BrahMos extended-range missiles
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared Indian Navy’s proposals to buy 220 BrahMos extended-range missiles for its warships. The contract will be signed on March 05 and 220 BrahMos will be worth around Rs 20,000 crore. The extended-range Bra
Chinese spy ship heading to Malé amid India-Maldives tension; New Delhi concerned
India is monitoring the movement of another Chinese survey and research vessel as it heads towards Malé. The Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03, equipped with advanced surveillance gear, entered the Indian Ocean Region via the Sunda Strait on Monday morning, ra
India-US Drone deal: US Congress approves 31 MQ9B SkyGuardian drone deal
The US State Department has notified General Atomics, the manufacturer of Predator Drones, that the US Congress has approved the 'tiered review' for the sale of 31 MQ9B drones to India. Of the 31 drones, 15 will be allocated to the Indian Navy, while the Indian Army and the Ind
Indian Navy Chief unveils Drishti 10 Starliner drones indigenously manufactured by Adani Defence
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveils the Drishti 10 Starliner drones manufactured by Adani Defence in Hyderabad. The firm said the drone is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours of endurance, 450
Indian Navy ramps up its presence in Arabian Sea after hijacking incident, sends 10 warships with marine commandos
India has deployed over 10 warships with marine commandos in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, showing its naval presence to deter piracy and drone strikes. The Indian Navy is conducting enhanced maritime security operations independent
Arabian Sea: Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel from Somali Pirates
In a major development, Indian Defence officials on January 29 informed that the Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra rescued fishermen hijacked by Somali pirates. The incident happened about 700 nautical miles west of Kochi in the Arabian Sea. The Iranian
'Bharat Mata Ki Jai...': Ship crew chants slogans as MARCOS rescue MV Lila Norfolk from pirates
“Bharat Mata Ki Jai” chants echoed on the cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk, which was hijacked near the coast of Somalia. The Indian Navy was quick to respond and rescued all the crew members onboard, including 15 Indians. Assessing the situation in no time, IN
MV Lila Norfolk Hijack: Indian Navy rescues crew of vessel hijacked in the Arabian Sea
In a rapid and decisive operation, elite marine commandos of the Indian Navy on Friday successfully rescued 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from a bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea. The operation was prompted by an attempted hijacking of the Liberian-fl
Light Tanks, Tactical Missiles & more: DRDO Chief unveils India's future defence plans
DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat announced on January 25 that India plans to initiate the export of ground systems for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles within the next ten days. He also mentioned that the cruise missiles are anticipated to be dispatched by March o
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