Indian Navy

SLINEX-24: India, Sri Lanka boost maritime ties with naval exercise

The exercise will be conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from December 17 to 18, followed by the Sea Phase from December 19 to 20.

INS Tushil commissioned: Strengthens Indian Navy’s capabilities

NEW DELHI: INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 9, 2024, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning ceremony saw the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who highlighted the frigate as a proud symbol of India’s advancing maritime strength and a testament to the […]

Drug seizure: 700 kg methamphetamine intercepted in joint operation by NCB, Navy, Gujarat ATS

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with the Indian Navy and Gujarat ATS, intercepted a vessel carrying approximately 700 kg of methamphetamine in Indian territorial waters.

Vice Admiral Arti Sarin to lead Armed Forces Medical Services

NEW DELHI– In a historic appointment 77 years after India’s Independence, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, has been appointed as the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). She is the first woman officer to assume this prestigious position, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Indian Armed Forces.   […]

US, Indian Naval forces conduct Joint Maritime operations in Indian Ocean

NEW DELHI: The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) recently conducted joint maritime operations with the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean on July 12, 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. and Indian forces worked together to […]

INSV Tarini triumphs: Women officers make history at sea

This historic achievement marks a new chapter in the Indian Navy's sailing history and underscores the Navy's commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the maritime domain.

Indian Navy saves crew of missile-attacked ship in Gulf of Aden

The Navy said it deployed its warship INS Kolkata to help the 21 crew members of the ship, including one Indian national. The ship was on fire and had suffered extensive damage due to the missile impact.

Indian Navy rescues second hijacked fishing vessel in under 36 hours

In a swift and daring operation, the Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra successfully thwarted two piracy attempts within a span of 36 hours, rescuing a total of 36 crew members from hijacked fishing vessels in the Southern Arabian Sea.

From death sentence to commutation: Timeline of Indian Navy veterans’ case in Qatar

The Court of Appeal has presently reduced the death sentences of the eight former Indian Navy personnel.

Indian Navy sends warship to support hijacked vessel in Arabian Sea

NEW DELHI: In a prompt response to a hijacking incident in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has deploy a warship and maritime patrol aircraft to address the situation involving the Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen on Saturday. The Indian Navy, engaged in anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, swiftly diverted its Naval Maritime Patrol […]