India-Singapore
The 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting was held in Singapore on September 4, 2025, co-chaired by Indian and Singaporean defence officials. The meeting reviewed progress on bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on training, capability building, and maritime security. It marked 60 years of diplomatic relations and emphasized enhancing collaboration under
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) took place at Southern Naval Command, Kochi from 27-28 August 2025, gathering delegates from 19 countries. The event focused on maritime cooperation, emerging technologies, and training capabilities, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and collaboration for regional
INS Udaygiri
On August 26, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in India's shipbuilding capabilities and self-reliance. The commissioning was attended by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, who emphasized the frigates' roles in enhancing national security
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
The Indian Navy is set to host the 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) from August 27-28, 2025, at Southern Naval Command, Kochi. This two-day event will focus on maritime security and regional cooperation, engaging young naval leaders from 18 IONS nations. Key
SLINEX-25
The 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 concluded successfully in Colombo on August 18, 2025. The exercise involved Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana, and Sri Lankan ships SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu. Key activities included professional interactions, training exercises, and advanced naval drills
Indian Coast Guard
The 6th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) took place in Hanoi on August 20, 2025. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in areas such as Maritime Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Pollution Response, and Capacity Building, with an emphasis on combating
India
The inaugural India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue took place in New Delhi on August 5, 2025, co-chaired by Indian and New Zealand defence officials. The dialogue focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as training, capability building, and maritime security. Both nations expressed satisfaction with ongoing defence collaboration and
Maritime Trade
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reported a steady increase in cargo handled by Indian ports over the last five years, with a total of 1,594.33 million tonnes in 2024-25. The government is implementing the Maritime India Vision 2030 to enhance the shipbuilding industry and reduce reliance
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commenced the construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) at Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Goa. The ceremony marks a significant step in enhancing India's maritime response capabilities, with the ACVs designed for various coastal security operations. This
ICGS ATAL
Goa Shipyard Limited launched the ICGS ATAL Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard on July 29, 2025. This vessel is the sixth in a series of eight indigenously designed FPVs aimed at enhancing India's maritime security. The 52-meter vessel is equipped for coastal patrols, anti-smuggling, and
Maritime Vision
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies is organizing a two-day national seminar on ‘India’s Maritime Vision’ in New Delhi on July 24-25, 2025. The seminar aims to explore India's maritime heritage, security, and future aspirations, aligning with the national goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. It
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