INS Arnala
INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. This 77-meter-long warship is designed for various anti-submarine operations and represents a significant step
Indian Navy
On June 13, 2025, the Indian Navy executed a daring aerial insertion of a salvage team onto the MV WAN Hai 503, which was engulfed in flames. The team was deployed via a Seaking helicopter from INS Garuda, Kochi, and successfully connected a tow to the salvage Tug Offshore Warrior
ASW SWC
The keel laying ceremony for the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), designated BY 530, took place on May 29, 2025, at Cochin Shipyard Limited. This milestone marks significant progress in the shipbuilding project, which features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with India's Aatmanirbhar
Operation Sindoor
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the Indian Navy's pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, a strategic initiative against terrorism, during his address onboard INS Vikrant. He warned Pakistan of severe consequences if it continues its terrorist activities and called for the extradition of wanted terrorists. The operation showcases
Nari Shakti
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh highlighted the significant role of women in India's military operations during the flag-in ceremony for INSV Tarini, celebrating the return of Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A after their successful circumnavigation expedition. The event underscored the increasing participation of women in
Bollard Pull Tug
The Ministry of Defence announced the launch of the sixth 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Sabal, on May 27, 2025, at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited in Kolkata. The tug is part of a contract for six tugs designed and built under Indian naval regulations. These tugs will assist
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is set to welcome the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, who successfully completed a circumnavigation of the globe aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini. The expedition, which lasted eight months, covered 25,400 nautical miles across four continents and three oceans, showcasing the resilience and