Indian Navy

Indian Navy commissions INS Taragiri in big boost for India's stealth strike capabilities

Indian Navy latest news: The frigate features a modern stealth design with a reduced radar cross-section, enhancing survivability and effectiveness in complex maritime environments.

India commissions its third nuclear-power submarine as Rajnath Singh drops big hint: All about INS Aridhaman

India to get 3rd nuclear-power submarine as Rajnath drops big hint: All about INS Aridhman

S-400, Dhanush guns: Centre approves Rs 2.38 lakh crore proposals in mega defence push

The latest approvals come amid a record year for defence procurement, with AoNs worth Rs 6.73 lakh crore granted for 55 proposals in FY26 so far

Mines, missiles and risky waters: How Indian Navy is secretly guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz | Explained

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: The Indian Navy is not only escorting vessels after they exit the strait but is also assisting them in choosing safe routes before and during the transit.

India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort its fuel ships

The Indian Navy is deploying over half a dozen warships, including logistics vessels to the area as a precautionary measure

OPINION | India wants to be a maritime power. Why then is the Navy underfunded?

Frequent downward revisions in naval force structure reflect underfunding and procurement delays 

Indian Navy assumes first-ever command of Combined Task Force 154

CTF 154, established in May 2023, is dedicated to enhancing maritime security through multinational training programs across the Middle East and the wider region.

Boeing Poseidon 8I aircraft: The India Navy's weapon to keep Chinese submarines out of Indian Ocean

The aircraft played a critical role of conducting surveillance along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the 2017 China–India border standoff

Indian Navy takes command of CTF 154 in major boost to maritime role

The development is being seen as a recognition of India's growing stature as a key maritime security provider and a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region

As New Delhi confirms submarine deal talks with Berlin, here’s why Project-75I matters for Indian Navy

Germany has indicated its willingness to expand cooperation between defence manufacturers to support joint development and production

2700 trainees including 2103 Agniveers join passing out parade at Odisha’s INS Chilka

The POP ceremony marked the successful culmination of 16 weeks of rigorous and transformative training undertaken by participants

Defence ministry dues delay leaves Indian Navy widow without cancer treatment: Report

Sanjukta Misra cannot afford the Rs 2 lakh required for each dose of chemotherapy and immunotherapy administered every fortnight, leaving her dependent on the defence ministry to settle the pending payments

Carbines to torpedoes: All about Centre's mega Rs 4,666 crore deals to bolster Army, Navy

The ministry said the contracts reflect strong synergy between the government and private industry, further accelerating the Make-in-India programme in the defence sector.

Defence ministry inks Rs 4,666 crore contracts for battle carbines, torpedoes

The contract for the procurement and integration of 48 heavyweight torpedoes along with associated equipment for Kalvari class submarines of the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 1,896 crore was signed with WASS Submarine Systems SRL, Italy.

Agni 5, BrahMos deals, 'Desi' Iron Dome & Op Sindoor: Inside India's high-impact defence year

At a time when the world was witnessing multiple conflicts-from Ukraine to Gaza - India resolved a major geopolitical tension in its own neighbourhood and did so with an iron hand.

India successfully tests 3,500 km range K-4 missile from nuclear submarine INS Arighaat

The 'K' in the K-series of missiles is a tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam, who played a key role in India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).

Indian Navy decommissions INS Sindhughosh submarine after 40 years of service

The submarine was paid off under the command of Lt Cdr Rajat Sharma. Capt KR Ajrekar (retd), the second Commanding Officer of the submarine, was the guest of honour,

Indian Navy commissions first indigenous Diving Support Craft DSC A20 in Kochi

The contract for constructing five Diving Support Craft was signed between the Ministry of Defence and Titagarh Rail System Limited on February 12, 2021.

MoU on info exchange on maintenance of Scorpene-class submarines signed during Navy chief's visit to Brazil

The chief of the naval staff visited Brazil from December 9 to 12. The visit was aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between India and Brazil.

Vice Admiral SM Nanda and the missile-boat commanders of Operation Trident

How bold leadership, young commanders and a revolutionary naval doctrine reshaped India’s maritime war in 1971.

Indian Navy to induct second squadron of MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters: Know their key combat, surveillance features

MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters: The helicopters have already been fully integrated with fleet operations and have demonstrated their operational value on several occasions

Major fix ahead for Navy, Coast Guard fleets: Dhruv helicopters set for overhaul

Senior officials cited in the report said that these changes will be carried out in batches, with the helicopters expected to be handed back to the forces in about six months.

New satellite scans expose Karachi Shipyard infra: Is Pakistan fast-tracking a submarine to match India’s naval edge?

Posting a GIF compiled from visuals captured over the past two months, Symon noted that new defence infrastructure appears to have emerged at the facility.

Navy Day 2025: INS Vikrant, 32 aircraft to feature in Navy Day celebrations at Kerala’s Shangumugham Beach

Murmu is scheduled to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram at 4.20 p.m., where she will receive a guard of honour before heading to the event