Defence

  • GRSE’s Seventh ASW Ship, ‘Abhay’, Joins Indian Navy Fleet

    On October 25, 2024, the Indian Navy’s seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named ‘Abhay’, was launched at M/s L&T’s Kattupalli facility. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), this vessel marks a significant addition to India’s...

    Last updated on October 26th, 2024 12:16 pm
  • Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 Culminates at New Delhi

    The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 concluded on October 25th at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, marking the second edition of this significant international seminar hosted by the Indian Army. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers,...

    Last updated on October 26th, 2024 11:01 am
  • India-Germany Maritime Partnership Exercise: Strengthening Naval Cooperation

    The Indian Navy and German Navy recently completed their inaugural Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Indian Ocean, marking a key milestone in naval collaboration. The exercise, held in the Bay of Bengal, included joint operations involving INS Delhi, a...

    Last updated on October 25th, 2024 11:06 am
  • SIMBEX 2024: Strengthening Maritime Partnership Between India and Singapore

    The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is underway from October 23 to 29, 2024, at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam. This annual exercise showcases the evolving maritime collaboration between the Indian Navy and...

    Last updated on October 25th, 2024 10:48 am
  • 63rd ITBP Raising Day 2024: Celebrating the Guardians of the Himalayas

    The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), one of India’s five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), celebrates its Raising Day on October 24 every year. The ITBP Raising Day commemorates the founding of this elite paramilitary force, which was raised in the...

    Last updated on October 24th, 2024 10:18 am
  • India Strengthens Navy with Fourth Nuclear Submarine

    India's fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designated S4*, was officially launched into the water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, according to official sources. This advanced submarine represents a significant leap in capability and size compared to its...

    Last updated on October 23rd, 2024 02:20 pm
  • Swavlamban 2024: Advancing Naval Innovation and Indigenisation

    The Curtain Raiser Press Conference for Swavlamban 2024, the third edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar, took place in New Delhi on October 22, 2024. Chaired by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of...

    Last updated on October 23rd, 2024 01:09 pm
  • India and Oman Conduct Joint Naval Drill ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ off Goa

    The India-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr, held from October 13 to 18, 2024, off the coast of Goa, featured the participation of the Indian Navy's INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, alongside the Royal Navy of Oman's vessel Al...

    Last updated on October 21st, 2024 10:51 am
  • Indian Coast Guard Conducts ‘Sagar Kavach’ Coastal Security Drill

    The Indian Coast Guard successfully conducted the coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach' on October 16-17, covering Gujarat, Daman & Diu, as well as Goa and Maharashtra. The exercise aimed to enhance coastal and maritime security, improve coordination among agencies, and...

    Last updated on October 19th, 2024 10:42 am
  • Saluting Valor A Month-Long Tribute to 1962 Walong Heroes

    The Indian Army is set to embark on a month-long series of commemorative events from October 17 to November 14, 2024, to honor the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in the Battle of Walong during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. This...

    Last updated on October 16th, 2024 03:41 pm