Indian Navy
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President Droupadi Murmu undertakes sea sortie on INS Vagsheer in Karnataka | Photos
India | Dec 28, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTWith this President Murmu has become the first-ever head of the state to undertake a sortie aboard a Kalvari-class submarine. She is also the second head of the state after former President (late) APJ Abdul Kalam to sail in a submarine.
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Chinese-tagged seagull found near Indian Navy base in Karnataka sparks espionage fears | Video
Karnataka | Dec 17, 2025, 09:24 PM ISTKarnataka: Officials insist these GPS tags serve legitimate wildlife research purposes. Yet they haven't ruled out security concerns, particularly due to the bird's discovery near a vital naval base and the Chinese markings on the device.
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Indian Navy commissions INAS 335 'Ospreys' helicopter squadron at INS Hansa in Goa
India | Dec 17, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTThe Indian Navy has commissioned the multi-role helicopter squadron INAS 335 Ospreys at INS Hansa in Goa. The induction was carried out in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.
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From INS Vikrant to the proposed INS Vishal: The journey of India's aircraft carriers
India | Dec 04, 2025, 12:41 PM ISTIndia’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 | Dec 04, 2025, 06:44 AM ISTThis 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 | Dec 04, 2025, 12:28 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 03, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTIndia 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 | Dec 02, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTINS 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 | Dec 02, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTINS 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 | Dec 02, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTAddressing 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 | Nov 30, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTAdmiral 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 | Nov 24, 2025, 11:07 AM ISTArmy 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 | Nov 24, 2025, 10:13 AM ISTBuilt 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 08:10 AM ISTIkshak, 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 | Nov 03, 2025, 12:38 AM ISTKey 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 | Nov 02, 2025, 10:32 AM ISTISRO 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 | Nov 01, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTExercise 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 | Nov 01, 2025, 09:12 AM ISTNavy 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 | Oct 23, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 20, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTCalling his visit to INS Vikrant 'memorable', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was fortunate to celebrate Diwali with the brave soldiers of Indian Navy.