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  From INS Vikrant to the proposed INS Vishal: The journey of India's aircraft carriers

  India | December 04, 2025 12:41 IST

  India’s aircraft carrier programme has moved in clear stages. It began with carriers that were bought or refurbished, such as the first INS Vikrant commissioned in 1961, which introduced carrier operations to post independence India. Later ships, including INS Viraat, helped shape the navy’s doctrin

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  Indian Navy Day: How India's sea guardians are powering a bold new strategy across the Indo-Pacific

  India | December 04, 2025 6:44 IST

  This article examines the Indian Navy's expanding role across the Indo Pacific as India celebrates Navy Day. It highlights growing deployments, strategic partnerships and indigenous capabilities that are transforming India into a key maritime power.

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  Indian Navy Day: Major upcoming warships set to join the Indian Navy's fleet

  India | December 04, 2025 12:28 IST

  The Indian Navy has grown significantly over the years and today boasts a formidable fleet of warships, submarines, aircraft, destroyers, frigates and aircraft carriers. INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant are the two major aircraft carriers currently in service.

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  India inks $946 million deal with US for sustainment of 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters

  India | December 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  India has finalised a 946 million dollar sustainment package for its MH 60R Seahawk helicopters, significantly enhancing naval capabilities and operational readiness. The deal also strengthens interoperability with the United States and reflects expanding strategic cooperation.

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  Speed News: Lok Sabha adjourned as Opposition creates uproar demanding discussion on SIR

  Originals | December 02, 2025 19:03 IST

  INS Aridhaman, India's third indigenous nuclear submarine, was set to be commissioned soon. Meanwhile, the Opposition urged a Parliament debate on SIR, while Rijiju advised against strict timelines. Get all the top headlines in today's Speed News.

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  INS Aridhaman, third indigenous nuclear submarine, to be commissioned soon: Navy Chief

  India | December 02, 2025 14:56 IST

  INS Aridhaman, third indigenous nuclear submarine, to be commissioned soon: Navy Chief

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  Navy hopes to get first set of four Rafale jets by 2029: Admiral Tripathi

  India | December 02, 2025 13:01 IST

  Addressing the Navy Day press conference, Admiral Tripathi said Project 75 India, for buying six advanced submarines, is at an advanced stage and a formal contract in this regard will be signed very soon.

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  Operation Sindoor is 'still ongoing': Navy chief's veiled warning to Pakistan

  India | November 30, 2025 23:50 IST

  Admiral Tripathi also highlighted that the navy's constant readiness was demonstrated during Operation Sindoor after it swiftly deployed its assets, keeping Pakistan's fleet within its harbours.

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  Synergy is armed forces' strength, Op Sindoor its apt example: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

  India | November 24, 2025 11:07 IST

  Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was the chief guest at the commissioning of INS Mahe, marking the new generation of indigenous shallow-water combatants - sleek, swift and resolutely Indian.

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  Anti-submarine ship 'Mahe' joins Navy: Know all about India's 'silent hunter'

  India | November 24, 2025 10:13 IST

  Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Mahe represents the cutting edge of India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in naval ship design and construction.

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  Indian Navy to commission 'INS Ikshak': Charting the future of indigenous hydrography

  India | November 05, 2025 8:10 IST

  Ikshak, drawn from the Sanskrit word for "Guide," perfectly captures the ship’s core mission as a sentinel and pathfinder of India’s maritime domain.

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  Indian Navy to lead tri-services exercise 'Trishul' with Army and Air Force

  India | November 03, 2025 0:38 IST

  Key objectives include enhancing interoperability, validating joint procedures, and integrating intelligence, surveillance, electronic, and cyber warfare capabilities.

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  ISRO set to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite: Check launch time, where to watch live

  Science | November 02, 2025 10:32 IST

  ISRO will launch its most powerful communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Weighing in at 4,410 kg, CMS-03 will be the heaviest communication satellite India has ever sent into space.

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  'Strength in unity': Indian Army Forces display their might during Exercise Trishul | WATCH

  India | November 01, 2025 14:53 IST

  Exercise Trishul hones joint operations and interoperability among the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, demonstrating tri-services synergy and achieving integrated operations across diverse terrain and mission spectrums.

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  One arrow, two targets: Indian Navy's subtle message to China, Operation Sindoor reference for Pak

  India | November 01, 2025 9:12 IST

  Navy Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan said that the Indian Navy currently has around 40 ships deployed in the Indian Ocean and is working towards increasing this number to more than 50 while monitoring every foreign ship movement.

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  Defence ministry approves Rs 79,000 crore procurement to boost Army, Navy and Air Force

  India | October 23, 2025 23:39 IST

  The Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the operational strength of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The acquisitions include missile systems, torpedoes, landing platforms and long-range autonomous strike systems.

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  PM Modi celebrates Diwali onboard INS Vikrant: 'Brought Pak to knees within days during Op Sindoor'

  India | October 20, 2025 23:43 IST

  Calling his visit to INS Vikrant 'memorable', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was fortunate to celebrate Diwali with the brave soldiers of Indian Navy.

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  Myanmar assures India on Coco Islands: Why is this island strategically important for India?

  India | October 10, 2025 19:56 IST

  The Coco Islands are strategically important for India because of their proximity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and key maritime routes, making them a potential location for foreign surveillance facilities that could monitor Indian naval and missile activities.

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  Speed News: Indian Navy Commissions 2nd Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship 'Androth' in Vizag

  Originals | October 06, 2025 18:47 IST

  The Indian Navy commissioned its second anti-submarine warfare ship, 'Androth', in Vizag. Meanwhile, India purchased five more S-400 defence systems from Russia ahead of Putin's visit. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Indian Navy commissions second anti-submarine warfare ship 'Androth' in Vizag

  India | October 06, 2025 11:55 IST

  Named after Androth Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the ship draws inspiration from an island that has historically stood as a guardian of India’s western seaboard.