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Why in the News ? The fifth edition of the India-Bangladesh naval exercise, Bongosagar 2025, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal, enhancing maritime security, interoperability, and tactical coordination. The exercise featured INS Ranvir and BNS Abu Ubaidah, focusing on strategic naval operations. Highlighjts of the Bongosagar 2025: The fifth edition of the Bongosagar naval …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The 23rd edition of Exercise VARUNA, the annual India-France bilateral naval drill, is set to take place in the Arabian Sea. Featuring INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, the exercise focuses on combat readiness, interoperability, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Significance of Exercise VARUNA : The 23rd edition of Exercise …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s InterestsBilateral Groupings & AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood Focus:a Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius aims to deepen strategic, economic, and maritime security ties. The visit also comes amid growing global competition in the Indian Ocean region, with India reinforcing its role as a reliable …
Read MoreWhy in the news? DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) on February 25, 2025, at ITR, Chandipur. The missile, launched from a Seaking Helicopter, demonstrated precision targeting, advanced guidance systems, and in-flight retargeting capabilities. Successful Flight Trials: DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted successful trials of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of Exercise LA PEROUSE, a multinational naval exercise aimed at enhancing maritime security and promoting regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Key Objectives and Activities The exercise emphasizes maritime surveillance, interdiction operations, and air operations to improve regional …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Defence TechnologyIndigenization of Technology Focus: On January 15, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three major naval platforms — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vagsheer — built indigenously at Mazagon Dock. This milestone showcases India’s strides towards maritime self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. A Milestone for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited delivered INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and last Scorpene-class submarine, to the Indian Navy. Featuring advanced stealth and combat capabilities, it marks a significant milestone in India’s maritime defense achievements. About the delivery of INS Vaghsheer: The sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine, Vaghsheer, was handed over to the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the U.S. have teamed up to co-produce sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) in the Indian Navy. These devices help detect and track submarines, enhancing naval defense and supporting scientific research in marine environments. India-U.S. Collaboration on Sonobuoys for UDA: India and the U.S. have announced a collaboration to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India-U.S.: Announced collaboration on co-producing U.S. sonobuoys for the Indian Navy’s Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA). Purpose of Collaboration: Strengthen anti-submarine warfare capabilities and enhance India’s maritime security What are Sonobuoys? Advanced Devices: Electro-mechanical acoustic sensors for detecting, classifying, and tracking underwater vessels. Deployment Method: Dropped by naval helicopters or aircraft in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? On January 15, the Indian Navy will commission three significant platforms—Vagsheer submarine, Surat destroyer, and Nilgiri frigate—showcasing advancements in indigenous shipbuilding and bolstering India’s defense capabilities. Indian Navy to Induct Three Advanced Platforms on January 15: Key Platforms to be Commissioned On January 15, the Indian Navy will commission three key …
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