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INSV Kaundinya Revives India’s Ancient Maritime Heritage Why in the News? The Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya is set to begin its maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, symbolically retracing ancient Indian Ocean maritime routes and highlighting India’s shipbuilding legacy and naval heritage. This journey, much like obtaining an environmental clearance for …
Read MoreICG Ship Amulya Commissioned to Strengthen Maritime Security Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya, the third Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. Built with over 60% indigenous components, it enhances coastal surveillance, maritime security, and demonstrates self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat, while also considering coastal regulation zone guidelines. Commissioning and …
Read MoreIndian Navy Commissions Advanced MH-60R Helicopter Squadron Why in the News? The Indian Navy has commissioned its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at INS Hansa, Goa, marking a major milestone in naval aviation modernisation and significantly enhancing India’s capability to counter conventional and asymmetric maritime threats. This development also aligns with the nation’s commitment …
Read MoreIndian Navy Boosts Aviation Power With MH-60R Squadron Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission its second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), at INS Hansa, Goa, strengthening naval aviation, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid evolving maritime security challenges. This commissioning process, much like obtaining ex post facto environmental …
Read MoreIndia Marks Navy Day With Grand Maritime Display Why in the News? India is observing Navy Day 2025 with a large-scale Operational Demonstration at Kerala’s Shangumugham beach, showcasing the Indian Navy’s maritime strength, commemorating Operation Trident (1971) and reaffirming India’s role as a Preferred Security Partner under the MAHASAGAR initiative. This celebration also highlights the …
Read MoreTaragiri Stealth Frigate Delivered to Indian Navy Why in the News ? The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-Class (Project 17A) stealth frigate, marking a major step in Aatmanirbharta in warship building. Delivered in Mumbai, the advanced platform enhances India’s maritime capability and continues the Navy’s rapid induction of P17A ships. Key Features …
Read MoreInternational Fleet Review to Strengthen India’s Maritime Diplomacy Why in the News ? India will host the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam after a gap of 25 years. The event, aligned with India’s 75th Republic anniversary, aims to boost maritime cooperation, multilateral engagement, and India’s evolving naval outreach in the Indo-Pacific. IFR 2026: …
Read MoreIndia Launches Operation Sagar Bandhu for Sri Lanka Why in the News ? India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver emergency humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, using INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri. Prime Minister Modi assured continued support under Neighbourhood First and Vision MAHASAGAR to help the island nation recover from Cyclone Ditwah. …
Read MoreIndia Commissions First Indigenous Mahe-Class ASW Craft Why in the News ? The Indian Navy is set to commission Mahe, the first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), in Mumbai. The vessel represents India’s growing indigenous defence capability with over 80% local content and strengthens maritime security on the Western Seaboard. This development comes …
Read MoreINS Savitri Strengthens India-Mauritius Maritime Cooperation Why in the News ? INS Savitri, an offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, hosted visitors during its port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, showcasing naval capabilities and promoting people-to-people ties, maritime diplomacy, and joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritian National Coast Guard (NCG). This visit also highlighted …
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