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29 Oct

INS Sahyadri sails out for sea phase of India-South Korea naval exercise in Busan

Busan, Oct 29 (IANS) In a step towards strengthening maritime cooperation, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri sailed out for the sea phase of the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) bilateral exercise on Thursday, following a series of training engagements with the South Korean Navy's guided missile destroyer ROKS Munmu The Great in Busan. The harbour phase featured professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, sporting events and an onboard reception, aimed at enhancing ties between the two navies. "26-29 Oct 26: During harbour phase in Busan, INS Sahyadri undertook multiple training exchanges with ROKS Munmu The Great. Cross deck visits were undertaken to…

24 Oct

Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron concludes engagements in Maldives

Male, Oct 24 (IANS) Ships from the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) have concluded their training and military engagement in the Maldives, including a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard, the High Commission of India in Male said on Saturday. The squadron comprises INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi, which are on an ongoing training deployment. “The 1 TS of the Indian Navy (INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi) successfully concluded their highly productive training and military engagement, including the PASSEX with the MNDF Coast Guard, reinforcing…

23 Oct

India, Italy discuss institutionalising naval engagements, deepening operational cooperation

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held a meeting with the Italian Navy's Chief of Staff Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions held on institutionalising navy-to-navy engagements, deepening operational cooperation, expanding multilateral cooperation on shared maritime security priorities and strengthening professional exchanges. The discussions were held after Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto was received by Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns in New Delhi. "Adm Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of Staff, Italian Navy, on an official visit to India, was received by…

23 Oct

INS Sahyadri departs Vladivostok as India-Russia naval exercise concludes

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri has departed Vladivostok following the successful conclusion of bilateral naval exercise Indra 2026 with the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN), the Ministry of Defence said on Friday. The ship left the Russian port city on Tuesday after the exercise, which was conducted in two phases, harbour and sea. “The Harbour Phase featured key leaders’ interactions, cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, operational synchronisation activities, sports fixtures and cultural exchanges. These engagements facilitated professional interaction and the exchange of views and operational practices between personnel of the two navies,” the ministry said…

20 Oct

Strategic aerial firing exercise underway in the Andamans

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) A three-day strategic aerial firing exercise is presently underway near Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has issued a Notice to Mariners and Airmen (NOTMAR), urging them to stay away from the designated area between 10 am and 12.30 pm from October 20 to October 22. The ANC has not provided many details about the exercise, save for announcing aerial activity - which could likely be strategic firing activity - in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Region. The strategic ANC is India's only tri-services command, with components…

06 Oct

Rajnath Singh calls for making Indian shipyards globally competitive

Visakhapatnam, Oct 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for making Indian shipyards globally competitive to provide ships and maritime services to friendly nations and international markets. “Our goal is not just to become self-reliant. We need to become globally competitive. Self-reliance is an important milestone on our journey; global competitiveness is our next big leap. India must achieve a position where our shipyards can provide ships and maritime services not only for the Indian Navy, but also for friendly nations and international markets,” he said. Asserting that India has immense potential in shipbuilding, he said converting this…

06 Oct

INS Trishul’s port call to Spain underscored growing bilateral defence partnership: Indian Embassy

Madrid, Oct 5 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship Trishul’s port call to Spain underscored the growing bilateral defence partnership, the Embassy of India in Madrid said as Ambassador Jayant Khobragade visited the vessel at the Port of Valencia and met its Commanding Officer, Captain Charit Kapil. “The Ambassador visited INS Trishul at the Port of Valencia during its Port Call to Spain and met its Commanding Officer, Captain Charit Kapil. A frontline Talwar-class guided-missile stealth frigate commissioned in 2003, INS Trishul combines advanced weapons, sensors and a multi-role helicopter. Its service has included anti-piracy operations, protecting merchant vessels and supporting security,”…

03 Oct

INS Tarkash departs Kenya’s Mombasa after successful port visit

Nairobi, Oct 3 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Kenya's Mombasa following a successful port visit, deepening maritime cooperation and close ties between India and the East African Nation. In a post on X on Saturday, the Indian High Commission in Nairobi said that during its departure on Friday (local time), INS Tarkash undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) Jasiri off Mombasa. The exercise enhanced interoperability between the two navies and reaffirmed their shared commitment to maritime security. On Friday, as part of INS Tarkash's…

03 Oct

Russian Navy delegation visits Southern Naval Command, Indian Naval Academy

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) In a step towards deepening the India-Russia naval partnership, a six-member Russian Navy delegation led by Captain 1st Rank Sergei V Saitov visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala. Taking to social media platform X on Saturday, the Indian Navy said that the delegation, during its visit from September 27 to October 1, familiarised itself with the Indian Navy’s overall training architecture, infrastructure and facilities. “Discussions explored avenues to deepen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability and further consolidate institutional and professional linkages. A reflection of the enduring naval partnership between India…

27 Sep

INS Sudarshini sets sail from Egypt’s Alexandria after port call

Cairo, Sep 27 (IANS) Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini set sail from Egypt's Alexandria after concluding its port call, which included cross-training with the Egyptian Navy, professional interactions, and cultural engagements. During the stay in Egypt's Alexandria, the ship hosted India's Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh Reddy and local dignitaries. INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria on September 23, as part of her ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. Alexandria Naval Base's Commander, Rear Admiral Mohamed Abdel Aziz, along with representatives of the India Embassy, warmly received it upon its arrival. The port call marks the ship’s second visit to Alexandria…