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  Russia launches new nuclear submarine armed with 'doomsday' underwater drone

  World | November 02, 2025 18:47 IST

  Russia has launched its newest nuclear-powered submarine, Khabarovsk, designed to carry the deadly Poseidon nuclear drone, also known as the “doomsday missile.”

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  India gears for its third Indigenous powerful fleet after INS Vikrant: Navy Chief

  India | September 01, 2023 17:45 IST

  India currently has two aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. The first IAC was commissioned by the Indian Navy in September last year.

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  Navy needs "assured" budget support to build capability: Chief

  India | August 26, 2019 23:14 IST

  He said allocation to the Navy has reduced from 18 per cent of the defence budget in 2012-13 to 13 per cent now, impacting future force planning and capability development.

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  Defence Ministry rejects Vice Admiral's petition challenging Navy Chief's appointment

  India | May 18, 2019 21:21 IST

  In an order, the defence ministry said Verma's statutory petition dated April 10 against appointment of Vice Admiral Singh to the top post is devoid of merit and has been rejected in exercise of powers under Section 23 of the Navy Act 1957.

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  India monitoring Chinese Navy's activities: Naval chief

  India | May 28, 2015 22:21 IST

  New Delhi: Indian Navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan on Thursday said India was "closely monitoring" the activities of the Chinese Navy."Chinese naval activities are being closely monitored. Chinese Navy ships have been present in the

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  Naval chief to commission largest offshore patrol vessel

  India | September 03, 2014 7:59 IST

  New Delhi: Strengthening Navy's coastal surveillance capabilities, Admiral Robin Dhowan will commission its largest offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra on Thursday in Chennai."The latest generation warship built by the state-owned Goa Shipyard Limited will join

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  Know why Naval chief Admiral Joshi resigned

  India | February 27, 2014 14:37 IST

  New Delhi: Before resigning on Wednesday, the then Naval Chief Admiral D K Joshi asked Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, the western command chief, to resign because of a spate of mishaps under his command. Sources

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  Sindhurakshak mishap: Naval Chief says, no signs of sabotage yet, but possibility not ruled out

  India | August 14, 2013 17:43 IST

  Mumbai: Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi today said the possibility of sabotage in the INS Sindhurakshak submarine tragedy cannot be ruled out, but presently there are hardly any signs of sabotage. Replying to

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  India will protect its interests in South China Sea if need arises, says Naval Chief

  India | December 03, 2012 15:56 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 3: Viewing the rapid modernisation of Chinese Navy as a “major concern”, Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi today made it clear that India will protect its interests in the disputed South