Indian Navy
The Grand Finale of THINQ 25, the Indian Navy Quiz, took place at the Indian Naval Academy on November 5, 2025, with Adm Dinesh K Tripathi as the Chief Guest. The event celebrated knowledge and India's maritime heritage, featuring 16 schools from across the country. Jayshree Periwal High
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is set to commission 'Ikshak', the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, enhancing its hydrographic survey capabilities. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Ikshak features over 80% indigenous content, reflecting India's self-reliance in shipbuilding. The vessel is equipped with advanced
Indian Navy
The Indian Naval Academy will host the Semi-Finals and Grand Finale of THINQ 25, themed 'MAHASAGAR', on November 4-5, 2025. Sixteen schools from across India will compete for the THINQ 25 Trophy, promoting maritime awareness among youth. The event will be live-streamed on official social media channels. Source:
INS Savitri
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, for a Long-Range Operational Deployment. The ship will conduct joint surveillance activities with the Mauritius National Coast Guard to enhance maritime security and cooperation. The visit includes training sessions for NCG personnel
CMS-03
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan congratulated ISRO and the Indian Navy for the successful launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite using the LVM3-M5 rocket. He highlighted the satellite's role in enhancing space-based communications and maritime awareness in the Indian Ocean Region, marking a significant achievement in India'
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy will lead the Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' in early November 2025, in collaboration with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The exercise will involve large-scale operations across Rajasthan and Gujarat, including maritime and amphibious operations in the North Arabian Sea. It aims to enhance
Indian Navy
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the GSAT-7R communication satellite for the Indian Navy on November 2, 2025. This advanced satellite, weighing approximately 4,400 kg, aims to bolster the Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness. It features indigenous components and provides robust telecommunication coverage across
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh
On November 1, 2025, Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, AVSM, NM, took over as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy. A distinguished alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he has held various significant positions in the Navy, including commanding several warships and serving in key staff roles. His notable
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar
On November 1, 2025, Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, took over as the 40th Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy. With over 38 years of service, he has held various key positions and commanded frontline warships. He succeeds Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, who completed over 39 years of
Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM has officially taken over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command on October 31, 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral V Srinivas. With a career spanning over three decades, VAdm Saxena has held numerous key positions in the Indian Navy, including command roles
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is set to commission 'Ikshak', its third indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), on November 6, 2025, at Naval Base Kochi. The vessel, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, features over 80% indigenous content and is designed for hydrographic survey operations as well as humanitarian
Naval Commanders' Conference
The second edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 took place from October 22 to 24 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference focused on operational preparedness, maritime security, and capability development. Chief of the Naval Staff emphasized the Navy's role in safeguarding national interests and achieving