Indian Navy
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MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore defence deals for Air Force satellite and Navy's Varunastra Torpedoes
India | Oct 15, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTIndia has signed defence contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The agreements aim to strengthen military communications, anti-submarine warfare and indigenous defence manufacturing.
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INS Mangrol commissioned into Navy today: How it would enhance India's anti-submarine capabilities
India | Oct 12, 2026, 10:10 AM ISTThe INS Mangrol will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday, and it would help in enhancing the anti-submarine capabilities of the country, particularly in areas where larger ships face difficulty to operate.
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Navy sailor arrested for leaking classified defence data to Pakistani operative, was 'honey trapped'
India | Oct 04, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTThe arrested Indian Navy sailor was identified as 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee, who was posted with the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. He had been in contact with a female Pakistani agent and had leaked sensitive and classified information.
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Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard in joint operation arrest 5 Pakistanis near Lakshadweep with 510 kg drugs
India | Sep 30, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTThis operational success exemplifies Bharatiya Tatrakshak's unyielding maritime dominance, robust surveillance grid, and resolute commitment to maintaining zero tolerance against illicit activities within India's sovereign waters and extended maritime zones.
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Speed News: Pakistan Navy Ship Collides With Indian Navy Vessel; MEA Summons Top Envoy
Originals | Sep 16, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTA Pakistan naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel, following which the MEA summoned Pakistan's top envoy. PM Modi's school friend also got his land back from a firm linked to a BJP MLA. Watch all the latest headlines in today's speed news.
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Pakistan's PNS Hunain suffers damage after collision with Indian Navy ship, returns to port: Sources
World | Sep 16, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTPNS Hunain, a Pakistani Navy Yarmook-class patrol vessel, returned to port after colliding with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15. Sources said the Pakistani vessel sustained substantial damage in the incident.
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Indian Navy commissions indigenously designed deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun
India | Aug 31, 2026, 01:13 PM ISTINS Nipun can support diving operations up to 300 metres and also has the capability of providing rapid submarine rescue. It can also be deployed for disaster relief and humanitarian operations.
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INS Nipun set to be commissioned on Aug 31: How will indigenous vessel boost underwater operations?
India | Aug 25, 2026, 04:07 PM ISTThe vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 30, 2026, following completion of an extensive programme of outfitting and trials.
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Navy gets bigger surveillance boost as India signs Rs 1,943 crore MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones deal
India | Aug 17, 2026, 06:03 PM ISTIndia has signed a Rs 1,943 crore deal with General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones to the Navy for 30 months. The advanced HALE systems will boost India's maritime surveillance and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities.
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Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence; probe underway
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTAn Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two children, aged two months and three years, were found dead at their residence in Mumbai's Navy Nagar. Police suspect hanging and poisoning in the preliminary probe, while postmortem and further investigation are underway.
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Indian Navy gets another MH-60R Seahawk: Why the multi-role maritime helicopter's delivery matters
India | Jul 17, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTThe Indian Navy received another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter last week, with two more expected to arrive this week. The Lockheed Martin-built helicopter was inducted under a 2020 Foreign Military Sales agreement and marks the latest step in deepening India-US defence cooperation.
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Rajnath commissions INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam: Know all about indigenously built warship
India | Jul 11, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTRajnath Singh commissioned indigenously built INS Mahendragiri and said it is combat-ready to safeguard India's maritime interests and strengthen our resolve for a secure Indo-Pacific.
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All about India-Japan UNICORN defence deal and how it's a milestone for Indian Navy | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 02, 2026, 08:41 PM ISTUnlike conventional warships, which use multiple externally mounted antennas for different communication functions, the UNICORN system integrates these antennas within a single streamlined mast. This design reduces radar reflections, improves stealth characteristics.
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Indian Navy foils pirate attack in Gulf of Aden, secures merchant vessel and crew
India | Jul 02, 2026, 07:33 PM ISTThe cargo ship had 21 crew members on board, including one Indian national. According to the crew, the bridge superstructure and nearby sections of the vessel suffered damage during the incident. As a precaution, all crew members took shelter inside the ship's citadel, where they remained safe.
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PM Modi commissions three indigenous warships into Navy; all about Agray, Sanshokhak and Dunagiri
India | Jun 21, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTAll three platforms have been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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14 Indian sailors saved after dhow sinks off Oman; US aircraft airdrops lifesaving raft
India | Jun 14, 2026, 05:08 PM ISTAccording to inputs received from the United States Navy, citing sources, all 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel successfully abandoned ship and embarked on a life raft after the emergency unfolded at sea.
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Indian Navy gets massive boost as five indigenously built warships set to join fleet in June
India | Jun 02, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTThe Indian Navy is preparing to induct five indigenously built naval platforms, including two Project 17A stealth frigates, a survey vessel and two anti-submarine warfare crafts. Built by leading Indian shipyards, these vessels will enhance maritime security, combat readiness and coastal defence.
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Speed News: Kalyan Banerjee injured after attack following Abhishek Banerjee assault
Originals | May 31, 2026, 06:27 PM ISTKalyan Banerjee injured after attack following Abhishek Banerjee assault. Ghaziabad teen murder accused killed in police encounter. PM Modi recalls Netherlands visit as a proud moment for India. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as India's new CDS, outlines vision for armed forces
India | May 31, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTGen NS Raja Subramani succeeded Gen Anil Chauhan, who signed off after completing his tenure as the country's senior-most military commander on Saturday.
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India gets new Navy chief, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed next Chief of Naval Staff
India | May 09, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will succeed the incumbent Navy chief and is set to serve till December 31, 2028.