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    Indian Army ready to face all challenges: Gen Upendra Dwivedi

    Newly-appointed Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi assured that the Indian Army is ready to face all current and future security challenges. He emphasized the importance of synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, aiming to protect national interests and boost self-reliance through indigenously-built military hardware. Gen Dwivedi, who assumed charge of the 1.3 million-strong force after serving as Vice Chief and commanding Northern Command, stressed operational preparedness amid ongoing border tensions with China in eastern Ladakh. An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, he has extensive experience across various operational environments.

    Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service

    UH-3H helicopter bids a remarkable farewell at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, marking the end of its versatile service. Sea King 42C takes over, continuing the legacy at INAS 350. 'Saaras' leaves a legacy in HADR ops and maritime security. Its display in Visakhapatnam inspires future generations, commemorated by a plaque handed to K Mayur Ashok.

    Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody

    Armored vehicles stormed Bolivia's government palace in an attempted coup, but President Luis Arce stood firm, naming a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. The soldiers retreated as hundreds of Arce's supporters rallied. General Juan Jose Zuniga, arrested later, claimed Arce orchestrated the move to boost his popularity, which Arce has not commented on. The incident comes amid economic hardship and political tension, with even Arce's rivals condemning the uprising. Regional leaders and former Bolivian officials expressed outrage at the coup attempt.

    Modi 3.0 takes aim: Blueprint to make the Indian armed forces future ready

    India faces growing security challenges from China and Pakistan, prompting calls for a robust and integrated defence strategy. This includes bolstering nuclear deterrence, enhancing military capabilities, and pushing for systemic reforms in defence production and organization. The new government must prioritize these measures to ensure national security and strategic autonomy in the coming years.

    US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more

    The recent dogfight between two Air Force fighter jets in California showcased the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with one jet being piloted by AI. This development reflects the military's focus on AI and its potential use in weapon systems, amid competition with China. From machine learning to AI-enabled autonomy, the military has been pioneering various AI applications. Projects like Vista, an AI-controlled F-16, and AI-based GPS alternatives demonstrate the breadth of ongoing efforts.

    Vice 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.

    • All about Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, India's new Navy chief

      Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, a communication and electronic warfare specialist, assumed charge as the 26th Navy chief, succeeding R Hari Kumar. His distinguished career includes roles as Vice Chief of Naval Staff and Commandant of Indian Naval Academy.

      Navy should remain operationally ready to deter adversaries: Navy chief Admiral Tripathi

      Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, the newly appointed Chief of the Naval Staff, emphasized the need for the Indian Navy to maintain operational readiness to deter adversaries at sea. He highlighted the challenges in strategic waterways like the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, particularly with Houthi militants targeting merchant ships. Admiral Tripathi also pledged to enhance self-reliance and focus on human resource issues within the Navy, aiming to contribute to a developed India. His career spans nearly 39 years, marked by distinguished service and various leadership roles.

      Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next Indian Navy chief

      Tripathi is presently the Vice Chief of Navy Staff after having done multiple important assignments in his around 40-year-long vast career and he will assume his new office on April 30.

      Royal 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 visits to key naval installations. The visit aims to strengthen operational engagements, training exchanges, and information sharing between India and Australia. This visit follows previous interactions between the two countries in maritime security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

      Indian Navy commissions newly-inducted MH 60R Seahawk helicopter

      The Indian Navy has commissioned its first squadron of MH 60R Seahawk multi-role choppers, enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities. The INAS 334 'Seahawks' squadron was commissioned at INS Garuda in Kochi, attended by Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar. The MH-60R, produced by Lockheed Martin, is a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter, designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. The commissioning is expected to bolster India's maritime capabilities, particularly in the Indian Ocean region.

      Navy commissions strategically important base INS Jatayu in Lakshadweep Islands

      The Indian Navy commissioned INS Jatayu at Minicoy island, enhancing its operational capabilities in the strategically important Lakshadweep islands. The new base will support anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations. The naming of INS Jatayu recognizes the spirit of service before self.

      Indianising the Navy: Kurta-pyjama debuts at Naval Officers' Mess

      The Indian Navy has introduced the kurta-pyjama attire into its messes, with the recently permitted ethnic attire making its debut at a Naval Officers' Mess in New Delhi. Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Vice Chief Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, along with other officers, donned the new attire. The Navy chief highlighted the Navy's achievements in various operations and infrastructure development. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a new naval ensign at the commissioning ceremony of aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

      India will play very important role going forward in partnership with America, its allies, says US Navy Fleet Master Chief

      Fleet Master Chief of the US Navy, David Isom, highlighted India's crucial role in protecting international waters and the free Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized the growing partnership between India and the US, as well as with other allies like Australia, the UK, Canada, and France. Air Marshal Robert Chipman of the Australian Air Force also expressed confidence in the strengthening relationship between India and Australia, especially in defense cooperation. Chipman emphasized the importance of providing the right deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions.

      Navies of India, Iran discuss ways to enhance cooperation

      Indian Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti and Iran's Commodore Jalil Mughadam discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations during the 12th edition of the Milan 2024 Exercise. The exercise began in Visakhapatnam on February 19 and included nearly 20 Indian Navy ships and 50 aircraft. The Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Russia, Australia, Seychelles, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the US.

      As India again shifts its gaze to seas, I see signs of aspiring maritime power: Navy chief

      Admiral Kumar sees signs of India as an aspiring maritime power. He acknowledges the substantial contribution of NMF in formalizing the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act of 2022. He emphasizes the role of NMF in formulating Indian Maritime Security Strategy (IMSS). He highlights the need to raise maritime awareness, promote maritime research, and encourage maritime-related careers.

      India Navy chief and Chief of Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces hold discussions in Delhi

      Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, discussed collaborative mechanisms and measures to strengthen navy-to-navy cooperation. The visit aims to increase naval cooperation and address shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean region (IOR).

      Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

      succeeding his role as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985, Vice Admiral Tripathi specializes in Communication and Electronic Warfare.

      Vice-Admiral Sanjay Singh takes over as Western Naval Command chief in Mumbai

      Vice-Admiral Sanjay J Singh has been appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC) in India. He succeeded Vice-Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, who was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Singh has a 37-year career in the Navy, serving on various ships and holding various command, training, and staff appointments.

      Vice Admiral V Srinivas takes over as chief of Southern Naval Command

      ​​A graduate of Defence Services Staff college and Naval War college, Vice Admiral Srinivas is an expert in nuclear safety and has operational experience in Operations Pawan, Vijay, and Parakram. His past roles include Flag Officer Submarines, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area, and Inspector General Nuclear Safety.

      Major reshuffle in Navy top brass, Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi to be new Vice Chief

      The Vice Chief of Naval Staff is responsible for the modernisation of the force and Vice Admiral Tripathi would be taking over the charge of the office when critical acquisitions including that of MQ-9B Predator drones and Rafale fighter jets are taking place.

      Indian Navy is 'preferred security partner' of friendly maritime nations: ​Southern Naval Command chief MA Hampiholi

      ​ Addressing the media here ahead of the Navy Day celebrations on December 4, Hampiholi provided an overview of the multi-faceted activities of the Indian Navy and said the robust maritime security mechanism was fully equipped and always prepared to deal with any eventuality at sea.

      Navy appointed first woman commanding officer in naval ship: Navy chief

      The Navy has "remained a 'Combat-ready, Credible, Cohesive, and Future Proof' force enabled by what we call our 'ships first' outlook where every single action that we take is aimed to enable our women and men in operational units to perform their duties very well." On the operational front, the Navy's sheer footprint of deployments has been satisfying as its ships have been persistently present across the Indo Pacific.

      Indian Navy actively working to expedite induction of minesweepers: Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

      Vice Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy has resorted to alternative measures but acknowledged that those have their limitations. "Of course, can they do the job that minesweepers do? Obviously not. Nevertheless, these measures will suffice until the arrival of minesweepers," adding that the Navy remains operationally ready during such transitional periods.

      In a first, crest of Navy warship 'Surat' to be unveiled in city it is named after

      The ceremony to unveil the crest will be held in Surat, with Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command and Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi, Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat Naval Area in attendance, the release informed. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had launched this indigenously constructed ship, which is a guided missile destroyer, in March last year at Mumbai.

      Pakistan appoints Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf as new naval chief

      Naveed Ashraf was commissioned in the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1989. He is a graduate of the National Defence University Islamabad, the US Naval War College and the UK's Royal College of Defence Studies. The vice admiral has vast experience working in key command and staff positions and is currently serving as the Chief of Staff at the Naval Headquarters.

      Vice Admiral Sobti takes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

      On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in 2019, he was appointed as the deputy commandant and chief instructor at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and subsequently as the flag officer commanding of the Eastern Fleet. On elevation to the rank of Vice Admiral in 2021, he took over as director general of 'Project Seabird' under which India is developing the Karwar naval base.

      Bangladesh Navy chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan visits Western Naval Command

      In Mumbai, the Admiral interacted with Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and discussed issues of mutual interest including increased cooperation in maritime operations, training and infrastructure accretion.

      Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh takes charge as Vice Chief of Navy

      In his career spanning 37 years, he has served on most class of ships of the Indian Navy and has held a range of command, training and staff appointments, including Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (CSNCO), Flag Officer Commanding of the Western Fleet, Commandant Naval War College, and Controller Personnel Services. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, he was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations).

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