Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025. National Defence Bureau, New Delhi, 26 March 2025 The flight-test was carried out from […]
‘INS Tushil’, latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in Russia RM describes the ship as proud testament to India’s growing maritime strength & significant milestone in long-standing ties with Russia Shailesh Kumar, National Defence New Delhi, 09 December 2024 Watch INS Tushil Commissioning […]
In a swift response to hijacking attempt of liberian flagged bulk vessel MV Lila Norfolk in North Arabian sea on 5 January, Indian Navy’s marine commandoes safely evacuated all 21 crew including 15 Indians onboard. Sanitisation by MARCOs has confirmed absence of the hijackers. Shailesh Kumar, National Defence National Defence, 06 January 2024 […]
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 […]