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Monday, April 6, 2026
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Topic: Indian Navy

Navy chief says drones, mines threatening choke points like Hormuz without as much as formal blockade

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, India’s Chief of Naval Staff, also highlighted that info warfare has led to creation of new global choke points including undersea cables and its associated infra.

Iran war is a sign to course correct for India. Navy must step up

The Navy has always been in the forefront of supporting national diplomatic and other outreach efforts beyond India’s political boundaries. Time to step up.

‘Adarsh’ son to Pakistani spy? UP village reels as probe into Navy man reveals ‘honey trap, warship pics’

Arrest of a 24-year-old Navy mechanic from Agra over alleged links with Pakistan’s ISI has brought doom and gloom to the village where he was an ideal young man for many.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Indian Navy says it deployed P-8I, diverted ships to boost efforts to rescue sunk Iran warship’s crew

Two Indian naval ships involved in the search and rescue operations in connection with IRIS Dena, which was operating 20 NM West of Galle in SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility.

Navy, Germany’s TKMS wrap up cost negotiations for new submarines, P-75I deal likely early next fiscal

It is estimated the deal would eventually work out to cost around $9 bn at least for 6 submarines—negotiated down by India. Original bid by state-run MDL & TKMS was over Rs 1.2 lakh cr.

Ajanta-era design, no engine, no steel: Navy’s INSV Kaundinya sets sail to Oman

The ship is named after the 1st-century Indian mariner, Kaundinya, who founded the Southeast Asian kingdom of Funan. His legacy serves as a symbol of India's maritime traditions.

What a deep dive taught me about discipline and teamwork in Indian Navy: Lt Cdr Hardeep Singh

In October 2023, INS Nireekshak was diverted mid-passage to undertake a 60-metre recovery mission off Tuticorin in low visibility and unstable conditions. Here's what happened.

Op Sindoor hit Pakistan’s economy hard, we forced their navy to stay restricted to ports—Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at annual media interaction ahead of Navy Day celebrations announced that an operational demonstration is expected at Thiruvananthapuram, President Murmu to attend.

India hopes to seal submarine contract with Germany this fiscal, MDL pares down cost ‘significantly’

First submarine, according to RFP, must be delivered 7 yrs after contract signing with 45% indigenous content, followed by one each year until programme reaches 60% localisation.

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The new paradox of American hegemony under Trump — great strength, greater anxiety

As the inferno of war engulfs West Asia and its consequences radiate far beyond the region, it is worth recalling President Trump’s speech in...

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.