Maritime Safety
At the 134th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London, India, led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, emphasized the need for enhanced maritime safety protocols following recent incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels. India called for comprehensive investigations into these incidents and proposed improvements in international shipping standards.
Nistar
The Indian Navy received its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel, ‘Nistar’, from Hindustan Shipyard Limited on July 8, 2025. The 118-meter vessel, with a tonnage of nearly 10,000 tons, is equipped for deep sea diving and rescue operations, featuring advanced diving equipment and capabilities for saturation diving up
ERASR
User trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were successfully conducted from INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 07, 2025. Developed by DRDO in collaboration with various laboratories, the ERASR is designed for indigenous rocket launchers on Indian Naval Ships. The trials demonstrated successful performance across multiple objectives,
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the implementation of the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project, aimed at enhancing maritime and coastal security. The project will upgrade the existing National Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (NC3I) Network to an NMDA Network, incorporating AI-enabled
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy held its eighth Annual Safety Review from July 2-3, 2025, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The hybrid meeting included participation from various naval commands and safety authorities, focusing on enhancing safety protocols. Key discussions included the launch of the Safety Trend Analysis Tool (STAT) and
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