Page 20 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Armed forces get financial powers to buy critical weapons amid LAC standoff
Similar financial powers were given to the armed forces after the Uri attack
 "Armed forces get financial powers to buy critical weapons amid LAC standoff")
After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert
The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert level in the Indian Ocean Region where the Chinese Navy has been making regular forays
 "After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert")
Navy ship INS Shardul begins evacuation of Indians from Iran to Porbandar
Covid-related social distancing norms have been catered on board INS Shardul and the ship has been especially provisioned for the evacuation operation
 "Navy ship INS Shardul begins evacuation of Indians from Iran to Porbandar")
INS Jalashwa to bring back 700 Indians home from Colombo today
The amphibious transport dock will commence the evacuation process in Colombo through jetty service that would facilitate the evacuees on the ship
 "INS Jalashwa to bring back 700 Indians home from Colombo today")
Indian Navy to start next phase of operation Samudra Setu from June 1
The operation will repatriate Indians who are stranded overseas amid the coronavirus pandemic
The amphibious capability gap
India should swiftly build amphibious warfare capabilities for both military and diplomatic reasons
 "The amphibious capability gap")
Covid-19 delays delivery of first indigenous aircraft carrier by 6 months
The first phase of the warship's trials - termed basin trials - was initially scheduled to begin on March 12 at Cochin Shipyard (CSL), where INS Vikrant has been constructed
 "Covid-19 delays delivery of first indigenous aircraft carrier by 6 months")
'Make in India' campaign: Private shipyards play second fiddle to DPSUs
Goa shipyard supplies first patrol vessel, but L&T has better record
 "'Make in India' campaign: Private shipyards play second fiddle to DPSUs")
Tata Power SED bags Rs 1,200 cr deal to modernise 37 military airfields
The new contract is a continuation of a previous order, must be executed over next four years
 "Tata Power SED bags Rs 1,200 cr deal to modernise 37 military airfields")
INS Jalashwa to repatriate Indians from Maldives; Rs 3,000 to be charged
Passengers are undergoing necessary procedures at Velana Airport, as per regular updates posted by the Indian High Commission in the Maldives on its official Twitter page.
 "INS Jalashwa to repatriate Indians from Maldives; Rs 3,000 to be charged")
Navy launches major Covid-19 outreach to help Indian Ocean countries
As part of its humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) outreach, five of the navy's biggest amphibious warfare vessels have been designated on a mission to convey food grains
 "Navy launches major Covid-19 outreach to help Indian Ocean countries")
Flypasts to petal drops: How armed forces will thank Covid warriors today
From flypasts covering the length and breadth of the country, to showering petals on hospitals treating Covid-19 patients, to illuminating warships, the Indian armed forces have made elaborate plans
 "Flypasts to petal drops: How armed forces will thank Covid warriors today")
CDS, 3 service chiefs to hold joint press meet as India fights coronavirus
The military leaders' briefing, scheduled for 6 pm, comes at a time when India is under lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic
 "CDS, 3 service chiefs to hold joint press meet as India fights coronavirus")
Armed forces told to take optimisation measures amid Covid-19 crisis
Officers, however, fear this will sharply impair the military's equipment and functioning
 "Armed forces told to take optimisation measures amid Covid-19 crisis")
Centre's dearness allowance move to save Rs 11,000 crore from military
The salary freeze will affect the military's 1,500,000 serving men and women - 1,265,000 in the Army, 83,500 in the Navy and 155,000 in the Air Force.
 "Centre's dearness allowance move to save Rs 11,000 crore from military")
Covid-19: 26 Navy sailors test positive; no cases on combat ships
India tally nears 15,000-mark
 "Covid-19: 26 Navy sailors test positive; no cases on combat ships")
Larsen & Toubro to now manage communication network of armed forces
The final step was taken when L&T secured a coveted order to create the software backbone that ill manage the AFN
 "Larsen & Toubro to now manage communication network of armed forces")
26 Navy personnel in Western Naval Command test positive for coronavirus
The Indian Navy continues to actively support the national effort in the fight against Covid-19
 "26 Navy personnel in Western Naval Command test positive for coronavirus")
As India steps up 'war' against Covid-19, military to deploy more resources
Testing facilities, 15,000 beds, military schools to made available if needed, says defence ministry
 "As India steps up 'war' against Covid-19, military to deploy more resources")
Coronavirus lockdown: Indian Navy flies 60,000 masks from Delhi to Goa
The masks had been ordered by the Goa chapter of the Indian Medical Association.
 "Coronavirus lockdown: Indian Navy flies 60,000 masks from Delhi to Goa")
