According to Indian Navy sources, Indian Navy’s Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier. Shailesh Kumar, National Defence New Delhi, 05 January 2024 The vessel had sent a message on UKMTO portal indicating boarding by approx five to six […]
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on 04 Jan 24. On taking over, the Flag Officer paid homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial. Prior taking over as Vice […]
India reiterates its position on China, stating that the relationship is not normal but ongoing dialogues have taken place in both the military and diplomatic sectors. The commander-level meeting held in October resulted in an agreement to maintain dialogue and negotiations through relevant mechanisms, with a commitment to peace and tranquillity at the border. The […]
Shailesh Kumar, National Defence New Delhi, 02 January 2024 The UAE Land Forces contingent comprising 45 personnel arrived in India to participate in the 1st edition of the India – UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted in Mahajan, Rajasthan from 2nd to 15th January 2024. The UAE […]
Shailesh Kumar, National Defence New Delhi, 02 January 2024 India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. Under the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and 1st […]