Defence

Launch of the Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)

The tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134), was launched on March 26, 2025, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. The launching ceremony was graced by Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT),...

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Inaugurates New North Jetty at Naval Base

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi inaugurated the new North Jetty at the Naval Base in Kochi on March 27, 2025. The jetty is designed to enhance berthing capacity and support services for naval ships and auxiliary vessels,...

DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test-Fire VLSRSAM Missile

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted the flight-test of the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on March 26, 2025. The test was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher at the Integrated...

Indian Navy Launches Frigate ‘Tavasya’ Under Project 1135.6

The Indian Navy has launched its second Project 1135.6 follow-on frigate, ‘Tavasya’, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The warship is designed for multi-role combat operations across air, surface, and sub-surface domains. This marks a significant step in India’s self-reliance in...

India-Australia Deepen Defence Interoperability Across Every Position

India and Australia have agreed to strengthen their defence cooperation and interoperability across the maritime, land, and air domains. The discussions took place during the 9th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi on March 17, 2025. Both nations emphasized...

VARUNA 2025: Strengthening India-France Naval Cooperation

The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, a symbol of the strong maritime partnership between India and France, is set to take place from March 19 to March 22, 2025. Established in 2001, this annual exercise has become...

BEL Signs ₹2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar

In a significant step toward strengthening India's air defence capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the procurement of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. The radar, developed indigenously...

India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype

India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype off the Chandipur coast in Odisha. The test demonstrated the...

Keel Laying of Second Fleet Support Ship (FSS) for Indian Navy

In a significant step towards strengthening India's maritime capabilities, the keel-laying ceremony for the second Fleet Support Ship (FSS) was held on March 12, 2025, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. The event witnessed the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller...

INS Imphal Strengthens India-Mauritius Ties

India is set to enhance its maritime security cooperation with Mauritius through a white shipping agreement, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. This agreement, expected to be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius, will facilitate the...