Page 2 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Germany to pursue $5.2-billion deal with India to build 6 submarines
The Indian Navy also has two indigenous nuclear-powered submarines.
 "Germany to pursue $5.2-billion deal with India to build 6 submarines")
Navy extends watch over the Indian Ocean region: Ministry of Defence
Now the IFC-IOR's partnership with the RCOC, Seychelles, allows the Indian Navy to focus its watch further south
 "Navy extends watch over the Indian Ocean region: Ministry of Defence")
Indian Coast Guard rescues injured foreign national from merchant vessel
The ICG Ship made a rendezvous with the merchant's vessel at 07:20 pm. The 57-year-old Philippines national was found to have suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious
 "Indian Coast Guard rescues injured foreign national from merchant vessel")
'Nari Shakti': Navy's women car expedition to cover 2,300 km over 12 days
An all-women car expedition of the Indian Navy set off from the National War Memorial here on Tuesday, and it will traverse 2,300 km over 12 days and motivate women to join the naval force
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We are still pursuing: Navy Vice Chief about integrating US Predator drones
India is operating two predator drones which were hired on lease from an American firm and they have been helping the Navy to keep track of activities in the Indian Ocean Region
 "We are still pursuing: Navy Vice Chief about integrating US Predator drones")
Rolls-Royce offers engine co-creation for medium fighter
'We are keen to partner India for co-development of combat engine technology in the country. We believe that such a partnership should result in the transfer of both know-how & know-why', says company
 "Rolls-Royce offers engine co-creation for medium fighter")
US officials visit Indian Navy base operating leased Predator drones
India has leased General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for over two years
 "US officials visit Indian Navy base operating leased Predator drones")
Scorpene subs to get advanced air-independent propulsion for endurance
With no foreign submarine acquisitions in sight, India to upgrade existing fleet
 "Scorpene subs to get advanced air-independent propulsion for endurance")
Submarine INS Vagir commissioned, set to give boost to Navy's special ops
The submarine will boost the Indian Navy's capability to further India's maritime interests in deterring the enemy, and conducting Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
 "Submarine INS Vagir commissioned, set to give boost to Navy's special ops")
Woman naval air operations officer to lead Navy contingent at R-Day parade
Besides Amrith, another woman officer -- Sub Lt Valli Meena S -- will be among the three platoon commanders of the naval contingent
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21st edition of naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France begins
Initiated in 1993, the exercise was christened 'Varuna' in 2001 and has become "a hallmark of IndiaFrance strategic bilateral relationship"
 "21st edition of naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France begins")
Indian naval ship INS Delhi arrives in Sri Lanka's port city of Trincomalee
The INS Delhi is 163.2 metre-long, and is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy
 "Indian naval ship INS Delhi arrives in Sri Lanka's port city of Trincomalee")
India steadily building its naval strength, but the usual challenges remain
Inadequate budgets, delays in placing orders and then in construction, poorly coordinated delivery schedules, and the China factor present manifold challenges for the navy, notes T N Ninan
Indigenously built INS Arnala touches the waters of Bay of Bengal
The Arnala-class is designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and low-intensity maritime operations, including subsurface surveillance in littoral waters
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Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
The stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday
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Indian Navy to commission guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday
Indigenously-built guided missile destroyer 'INS Mormugao' will be commissioned into Indian Navy on Sunday, in a boost to its maritime capability amid China's increasing presence in the Indian Ocean
 "Indian Navy to commission guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday")
Six years after entering water, navy's latest destroyer to join the fleet
India building 1-2 capital warships yearly; China builds 6-9
 "Six years after entering water, navy's latest destroyer to join the fleet")
Navy Chief R Hari Kumar arrives in Sri Lanka for four-day official visit
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar has been invited as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer for the Commissioning Parade at the Naval and Maritime Academy
 "Navy Chief R Hari Kumar arrives in Sri Lanka for four-day official visit")
Indian Navy remains futuristic in capability development: President Murmu
Highlighting the role of the Navy in ensuring an umbrella of security for India's national maritime interests, President Murmu said Indian Navy is outcome-oriented in action
 "Indian Navy remains futuristic in capability development: President Murmu")
Top brass of Defence Forces pay homage at National War Memorial on Navy Day
Top brass of the Indian Armed Forces on Sunday paid homage at the National War Memorial and commemorated the achievement of bombing and destroying Karachi harbour in Operation Trident in 1971
