Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM, has taken over as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on July 31, 2025. He is a seasoned officer with over three decades of experience in the Indian Navy, specializing in Communications and Electronic Warfare. Nair has held various command and staff positions, including
Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM, has officially taken charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 1, 2025. He honored fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. With over three decades of service in the Indian Navy,
Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has officially taken over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on July 31, 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh. With a distinguished career in the Indian Navy, VAdm Swaminathan has held various key positions and is recognized for his expertise in
Himgiri
The Indian Navy received the Himgiri, the third ship of the Nilgiri Class (Project 17A), marking a significant step towards self-reliance in warship design and construction. Built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, this advanced frigate features enhanced stealth, firepower, and automation. With 75% indigenous content, the project has created
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, comprising ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, arrived at Da Nang, Vietnam, on July 24, 2025, as part of an operational deployment to South East Asia. The visit aims to strengthen India-Vietnam maritime ties through bilateral meetings, professional interactions, and cultural outreach activities, reflecting
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy held a one-day seminar titled 'Nation Building Through Shipbuilding' on July 23, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi. The event, led by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, focused on the Navy's Vision 2047 for self-reliance through innovation and technology. It brought together stakeholders
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, led by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, completed a port call in Singapore from July 16-19, 2025. The visit aimed to enhance bilateral naval ties and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Activities included discussions with Singaporean officials, a wreath-laying ceremony at Kranji War Memorial,
Indian Navy
The Warship Design Bureau (WDB) is organizing a one-day seminar titled 'Shipbuilding Seminar on Nation Building Through Shipbuilding' on July 23, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. This event commemorates the delivery of the 100th warship, Udaygiri, and aims to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to
ASW SWC
The Ministry of Defence announced the launch of the final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), Yard 3034 (Ajay), on July 21, 2025, at GRSE, Kolkata. The ship, designed and built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), enhances the Indian Navy's underwater surveillance and anti-submarine
Yard 3034
Yard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and final ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project, was launched on July 21, 2025, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The ship, designed and built indigenously, will enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities in underwater domain
INS Sandhayak
The Indian Navy's indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) INS Sandhayak made its first port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, from July 16-19, 2025, focusing on hydrographic cooperation. This visit highlights India's commitment to regional maritime collaboration and capacity building in hydrography. The ship, commissioned in February
INS Nistar
INS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam. The vessel is equipped for complex deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations, reinforcing the Indian Navy's role as a 'First Responder' and '