Indian Navy
The Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, on July 3, 2025. Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received the 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli. Notably, SLt Aastha Poonia became the first woman
INS Tamal
The Indian Navy officially commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on July 1, 2025, at Yantar Shipyard in Russia. This marks the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in Project 1135.6 and the second of the Tushil class. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both Indian and Russian navies, highlighting
INS Teg
INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed a port visit at Port Victoria, Seychelles, from June 26 to June 30, 2025. The visit included meetings with senior officials, cultural outreach activities like yoga sessions, and a guided tour for about 200 visitors. A parade commemorating Seychelles'
Udaygiri
The Indian Navy received the Udaygiri, the second ship of Project 17A, on July 1, 2025. Built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Udaygiri features advanced stealth capabilities and state-of-the-art weaponry, marking a significant upgrade from the previous P17 class. The project emphasizes self-reliance in shipbuilding, generating employment for over 14,
Indian Navy
On June 29, 2025, the Indian Navy executed a critical firefighting and rescue operation aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the North Arabian Sea. Responding to a Mayday call regarding a major fire in the engine room, INS Tabar swiftly evacuated seven crew members and deployed a
Rear Admiral V Ganapathy
Rear Admiral V Ganapathy has assumed command of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune, overseeing the training of mid-career officers from the Indian Armed Forces and allied nations in advanced military technologies. His leadership comes at a crucial time of technological evolution and integration within the Armed Forces,
Naval Investiture
The Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025, held at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, honored 51 naval personnel with various awards for their bravery and distinguished service. Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presented the awards on behalf of the President of India, including the Yudh
INS Teg
INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a scheduled port call from June 26 to 30, 2025. The visit aims to enhance maritime security cooperation and strengthen bilateral defense relations between India and Seychelles. Activities include meetings with senior officials, cultural
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy hosted the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) in New Delhi from June 24 to 25, 2025. Representatives from 13 member nations participated, focusing on enhancing regional maritime security through dialogue and cooperation. Key discussions included improving information-sharing frameworks, advancing Maritime
INS Teg
INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed its port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, on June 22, 2025, as part of its operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit included professional and cultural engagements, joint surveillance of Mauritius' Exclusive Economic Zone, and
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate, Tamal, on July 1, 2025, in Kaliningrad, Russia. This frigate is the eighth in the Krivak class series and features significant upgrades, including 26% indigenous components and advanced weaponry. The commissioning ceremony will be attended by high-ranking officials
International Day of Yoga
On June 21, 2025, the Indian Navy celebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) with a flagship event, Yoga Sangam, at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, attended by around 10,000 naval personnel and their families. This year's theme was 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', marking a