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Monday, May 20, 2024
TopicIndian Navy

Topic: Indian Navy

India must invest more in land forces—victory is measured in terms of territory gained or lost

Modernisation of the Navy and Air Force, which are ‘platform centric’ and operating in only one medium, is relatively easy.

Pride in nation’s roots & awareness of past have become force behind India’s rise, says Navy chief 

Admiral R. Hari Kumar, speaking at keel-laying ceremony of stitched ship in Goa, said Navy had initiated ‘measures to shed colonial vestiges and reconnect with India’s civilisational values’.

No surcharge or cancellation fee — Uber ties up with Indian Navy to provide service to personnel, kin

While Indian Navy's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber will not replace their official cars, it will make their personal travel easier and convenient.

Naval Commanders’ Conference begins with focus on enhancing indigenisation, 15-yr infra plan unveiled

At Naval Commanders’ Conference, Admiral R. Hari Kumar says force is working with Chief of Defence Staff, army & air force for jointness & integration to meet future challenges.

India to seek financial quotes for Rafale M from France, IAF requirement not on table

INS Vikrant, which is undergoing a scheduled compulsory refit/maintenance process, will likely use Indian Navy’s MiG 29K fighters to become fully operational in the meantime.

Defence ministry, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd ink Rs 19,000 crore deal for 5 fleet support ships

First vessel to be delivered in four years & rest every 10 months. Their induction will significantly enhance blue water capability of Indian Navy, says MoD.

Indian frigate, destroyer to take part in first Malabar Exercise in Australian waters next week

Multi-role stealth frigate INS Sahyadri & indigenous destroyer INS Kolkata will be participating in the annual naval exercise. Navies of US, Japan & Australia taking part as well.

‘Holding of baton a colonial legacy’ — Navy to discontinue practice with immediate effect

The Navy has now instructed that a ceremonial baton be appropriately placed in the office of the head of the organisation in every unit.

Navy to test its first unmanned surface vessel in November, for surveillance, minesweeping

The boat will be 15-metres long and will have a maximum speed of more than 30 knots.

45 yrs since founding, Navy’s engineering establishment WESEE works on next-gen combat system

Starting with 20 members, Weapon and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment developed Data Link equipment which is Navy's mainstay for messaging & tactical communications.

On Camera

Phase 5 is crunch time for BJP—UP will boost INDIA, Maharashtra will clear up real vs fake

Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?