Indian Navy
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Indian Navy, Coast Guard to get 463 stabilised remote control guns worth Rs 1,752 crore
India | Feb 14, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTThese guns will enhance the capability of the Navy and the Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the ministry said.
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Defence Ministry inks Rs 2,269 crore deal with BEL to procure Shakti EW Systems for Indian Navy
India | Feb 13, 2024, 10:15 PM ISTThe Shakti systems are capable of accurately intercepting electronic emissions and implementing counter measures in a dense electromagnetic environment.
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Shah Rukh Khan denies reports of his role in release of Navy officials from Qatar
India | Feb 13, 2024, 08:55 PM ISTQatar released the Indian Navy veterans who were sentenced to death and whose sentences were commuted to jail terms of varying duration, on Monday. The officers were released ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to UAE.
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'PM Modi personally and constantly supervised case: MEA as 7 Indian Navy veterans return home
World | Feb 12, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi never shied away from any steps that would ensure the return of the eight countrymen from Qatar.
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Indian Navy swiftly responds to distress call from Iranian fishing vessel, extends aid to crew
World | Feb 12, 2024, 02:57 PM ISTResponding to the distress call from the Fishing Vessel, an Indian Naval ship, mission deployed in the North Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, provided damage control assistance and undertook strengthening of the hull, rendering the boat safe for further transit.
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Who are 8 Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar? Know the timeline of India's diplomatic victory
India | Feb 12, 2024, 09:29 AM ISTThis successful resolution of a challenging diplomatic issue highlights India's proactive approach to safeguarding the interests of its citizens abroad and reinforces the importance of robust diplomatic efforts in addressing complex international disputes.
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Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 return to India | VIDEO
India | Feb 12, 2024, 12:58 PM ISTThe Navy veterans were detained in Qatar since October 2022, accused of spying on a submarine program. Initially sentenced to death by a Qatari court, their sentence was later reduced to imprisonment.
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Indian Navy foils piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia, rescues Iranian, Pakistani crew
World | Feb 02, 2024, 07:26 PM ISTINS Sharada intercepted the vessel in early hours of February 2 and used her integral helo and boats to coerce the pirates for safe release of crew along with the vessel, Indian Navy said.
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Pakistani, Iranian crew thank Indian Navy for rescuing them from Somali pirates | WATCH
World | Feb 01, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTIndian Navy's INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani crew from Al Naeemi vessel within 36 hours after rescuing 17 Iranian crew from another ship FV Iman. Both these vessels were hijacked by Somali pirates along the Gulf of Aden as India stepped up its anti-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean.
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Indian Navy rescues six Sri Lankan fishermen from Somali pirates in a joint operation, 3 surrendered
World | Jan 30, 2024, 06:55 PM ISTDuring the rescue operation, the Indian Navy said that at least three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard. and all six crew members were safe and the vessel was being escorted to Mahe, Seychelles.
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Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates
World | Jan 30, 2024, 09:25 AM ISTINS Sumitra rescued Iranian-flagged fishing vessel FV Al Naeemi, with 19 Pakistanis aboard, within 36 hours after it rescued another vessel FV Iman. The patrol vessel had been deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.
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Indian Navy rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates with fishermen, 17 crews on board
India | Jan 29, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTThe Indian Defence official said that the Iranian fishing vessel MV Iman with around 17 crew members was hijacked by Somali pirates.
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Merchant ship with 22 Indians onboard hit by missile, captain praises Navy's rescue efforts
World | Jan 27, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTThe Indian warship deployed a team along with firefighting equipment to help the crew to augment firefighting efforts onboard the distressed vessel. The British oil tanker was struck by a Houthi missile while transiting through the Red Sea.
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Republic Day parade dazzled by cultural extravaganza celebrating 'women power' with pride | VIDEO
India | Jan 26, 2024, 02:11 PM ISTRepublic Day 2024: The Defence Research and Development Organisation's tableau in the Republic Day parade depicted women empowerment and was led by renowned scientist Sunita Jena.
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Indian Navy carries out precision hit of land target with improved range of Brahmos | Watch
India | Jan 24, 2024, 11:49 PM ISTAccording to Brahmos website, the BrahMos is a two-stage missile with a solid propellant booster engine as its first stage which brings it to supersonic speed and then gets separated. The liquid ramjet or the second stage then takes the missile closer to 3 Mach speed in the cruise phase.
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Indian Navy contingent march to 'Naatu Naatu' music during R-Day parade rehearsal | VIDEO
Trending | Jan 24, 2024, 11:29 AM ISTDespite the cold morning temperatures, security forces were seen rehearsing for the 75th Republic Day at Kartavya Path.
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Indian Navy warship INS Visakhapatnam assists US-owned ship under drone attack in Gulf of Aden
World | Jan 18, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTThe Marshall Islands-flagged US-owned ship MV Genco Picardy had 22 crew members, including nine Indians. It came under attack by Houthis, who have been involved in a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, in the Gulf of Aden as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to expand regionally.
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Indian Navy warships deployed in Arabian sea, Gulf of Aden to deter merchant vessels' piracy
India | Jan 12, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTThe announcement comes days after a cargo ship 'MV Lila Norfolk' was reportedly hijacked near the coast of Somalia. The Marine commandos of the Indian Navy carried out a successful rescue operation to evacuate 21 crew members.
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Watch: The moment when Navy's MARCOS secured hijacked ship in Arabian Sea
World | Jan 06, 2024, 07:52 PM ISTThe entire incident was captured on video by the Indian Navy and shared on social media.
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Indians rescued by Navy from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' | Watch
World | Jan 06, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTA Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with around 15 Indian crew members, was hijacked by around five-six armed hijackers in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy Marine Commandos launched a security operation on Friday and rescued all crew members.