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A navy, naval force, military maritime fleet, war navy, or maritime force is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields.
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Naval brass to review operational situation & preparedness in IORNavy commanders will convene for a four-day conference to evaluate security and operational readiness in the Indian Ocean Region. Chaired by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the meeting will discuss..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF, Navy & Army vice-chiefs take to the skies in indigenous Tejas fighters to underline synergyThe vice-chiefs of the IAF, Army, and Navy participated in flying indigenous Tejas fighters during the Tarang Shakti exercise. This event underscores India's focus on self-reliance in defense..IndiaTimes - Published | |
INS Brahmaputra: Missing sailor's body found days after major fire incidentMadhwal said the Navy Chief issued directions to make INS Brahmaputra seaworthy and combat ready.DNA - Published | |
For the first time, two classmates will be chiefs of Indian Army and Navy togetherA defence official who knows both officers said that strong friendships among the senior leadership in the military matter a lot in strengthening the working relationship between the forces.DNA - Published | |
Armed forces formulate new doctrine for cyberspace operationsIndian armed forces introduce a new joint doctrine for cyberspace operations, addressing the crucial role of cyber capabilities in contemporary warfare against China's advancements in cyber-warfare...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy should be combat ready to protect nation's interests 'anytime, anywhere, anyhow': Admiral TripathiThe Navy must always be prepared for combat in order to safeguard the country’s maritime interests. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized this, especially in light of China's increasing strategic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy ship INS Kiltan reaches Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay, visit to strengthen ties between nationsThe visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, and is poised to further bolster the longstanding friendship and cooperation between India and Vietnam, the Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Woman farm labourer’s son cracks NDA, set to become Navy officerShubham Narwal, from a Rajasthan village, defied odds to become the first Navy officer, inspired by his hardworking mother's sacrifices. His journey showcases resilience and determination, overcoming..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy will remain operationally ready to deter adversaries: Admiral TripathiAdmiral Dinesh K Tripathi declared that the Navy will uphold constant operational readiness to deter adversaries amidst evolving challenges in the maritime sphere. Assuming command as the 26th chief of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Admiral Dinesh Tripathi takes charge as Navy chiefAdmiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, on Tuesday took charge as the 26th Navy chief after R Hari Kumar retired from service. Dinesh K Tripathi, earlier served as the director-general of naval operations and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy rescues oil tanker hit by Houthi missiles in Red SeaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Air Force, Navy induct air-to-surface Rampage missile in its fleetThe Indian Air Force has enhanced its arsenal of fighter aircraft with the introduction of Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 kilometers away...IndiaTimes - Published | |
New infrastructure at Karwar base inaugurated by Navy chiefNavy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated new infrastructure, including a big new dock to berth warships, at the vital Karwar naval base in coastal Karnataka on Tuesday. The complex is being further..IndiaTimes - Published | New pier and other infrastructure inaugurated at strategic Karwar naval baseNew infrastructure at Karwar naval base, inaugurated by Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, includes a 350-meter-long pier capable of berthing various warships, providing strategic depth and operational..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Must march with time': SC to govt on permanent stint for women in Coast GuardAfter granting permanent commissions to women short service commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to investigate similar career opportunities for..IndiaTimes - Published | '9 pirates being brought to India:' Navy after rescuing Iranian fishing vesselIndian Navy on Saturday said that 9 pirates who surrendered following the Navy's rescue operation on an Iranian fishing vessel are being brought to India for further legal action under the Maritime..IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy provides medical aid to Iranian vessel FV Al Ahmadi's crew memberThe Indian Navy recently provided medical aid to a crew member on the Iranian vessel FV Al Ahmadi suffering from abdominal pain in the Southern Arabian Sea. This follows previous instances where the..IndiaTimes - Published | India will continue action against piracy & drone threats: Navy chiefNavy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday that India, being the largest resident naval power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), will persist in countering the threats of piracy and drone attacks..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hero of 1971 Indo- Pak war & former Navy chief Admiral Ramdas dies at 90IndiaTimes - Published | Kurta-pyjama to enter Navy messes as services shed 'vestiges of colonial era'The humble kurta-pyjama has now made a formal entry into the spit and polish environs of naval messes, in the latest such move based on govt's directive to shed "vestiges of the colonial era" and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Proof of PM Modi guarantee not to desert any Indian: BJPThe BJP celebrated the release of eight former Navy personnel sentenced to death in Qatar on Monday, saying their safe return was yet another testament to India's rising global goodwill since Narendra..IndiaTimes - Published | Qatar releases 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel; PM Modi 'personally supervised' caseIndia welcomed the release of eight former Navy personnel who were jailed in Qatar on espionage charges, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally supervised the developments in the case...IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy rescues crew of hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia coastIn another swift operation on the high seas, an Indian warship intercepted an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and ensured the safe release of all 17..IndiaTimes - Published | No government order on Maldives troops recall: Navy chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
India has not asked troops to pull out from Maldives: Navy chiefIndia's ties with Maldives have come under strain after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's election win in November last year. Pledging to end his country's 'India First' policy, Muizzu, widely seen..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy rescues drone-hit ship with 9 IndiansIndiaTimes - Published |
How 'Jaguars' in NDA inspired by Navy chiefIndiaTimes - Published | Navy Chief Hari Kumar does push-ups with NDA cadetsIn a video that has gone viral on social media, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff, was captured doing push-ups with young cadets at the Juliet Squadron of National Defence Academy (NDA),..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will board suspicious boats to fight pirates: Navy chief Admiral R Hari KumarThe Indian Navy is proactively deploying its fleet to counter piracy and conducting anti-drone operations to tackle the increasing attacks on merchant ships by drones, chief of naval staff Admiral R..IndiaTimes - Published | Hijack: PM Modi hails Navy's 'extraordinary courage'IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy boosts surveillance amid surge in ship attacksIn the wake of the recent drone strikes on India-bound commercial ships and increased attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the defence ministry on Sunday that "Indian Navy has enhanced maritime..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy ex-chief named China's new defence ministerChina named former navy chief Dong Jun as its new defence minister on Friday to replace the last incumbent who disappeared from public view four months ago. The new appointment comes amid increasing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy unveils Shivaji-inspired new design for Admirals’ epaulettesIndian Navy unveils new design of Admirals' Epaulettes, inspired by Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Naval Ensign. Design includes golden navy button, octagon representing eight cardinal..IndiaTimes - Published | Will track down ship attackers from sea depths, says Rajnath; Navy deploys 4 warships, aircraft to protect merchant vesselsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh warns those threatening merchant vessels in the Indian Ocean Region, stating India will track down those behind recent drone attacks on India-bound commercial ships,..IndiaTimes - Published |
INS Imphal's commissioning into Navy is testament to India's growing self-reliance in defence: PM ModiIn a post on X, PM Modi lauded the people involved in the commissioning of the INS Imphal and said that it epitomises country's naval excellence and engineering prowess.DNA - Published | Navy begins investigation into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coastThe Indian Navy has launched an investigation into a suspected drone strike on a Mangalore-bound cargo vessel off India's west coast in the Arabian sea. The Navy and the Indian Coast Guard deployed..IndiaTimes - Published |
CSL worker held for 'spying' on Navy shipA contract employee at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) was arrested for sharing details, including videos and photos of strategic parts of a ship being built for the Navy at the shipyard through..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid heavy rain, bridge collapses in Tamil Nadu: Top developmentsA bridge collapsed near Anthony Puram on the Thoothukudi-Madurai highway in the rain-ravaged Tamil Nadu. The record rainfall has severely affected nearly 40 lakh people in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin..IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy warship, patrol aircraft shadowing hijacked vesselAn Indian warship and maritime patrol aircraft are closely tracking a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel, which is now headed towards the coast of Somalia with the armed pirates and 28 crew members on..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy to 'Indianise' non-officer ranks, announces PM ModiThe Navy will "Indianise" its ranks for personnel below officer rank (PBOR) in accordance with the government's directive to shed "vestiges of the colonial era". PM Narendra Modi announced these..IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy appointed first woman commanding officer in naval ship: Navy chiefIndiaTimes - Published | Defence Ministry denied landing permission for Rahul Gandhi's aircraft at Naval airport: CongressThe Congress alleged on Friday that the Ministry of Defence denied landing permission for an aircraft carrying party leader Rahul Gandhi at the Naval airport here. Ernakulam DCC president Mohammed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Efforts on to free veterans in Qatar, says Navy chiefThe Indian government is making all efforts to secure the release of eight naval veterans who have been incarcerated and sentenced to death in Qatar. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar stated..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Govt working on getting 8 Indians detained in Qatar released': Navy chiefSpeaking at an event in Goa, Admiral Hari Kumar said, "Every effort is being made by the government to ensure we take this up through the legal course and we get relief for our personnel". This comes..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian government should step up efforts to repatriate eight ex-Naval officers from Qatar: Veteran's kinThe Indian Government should step up its efforts and bring back the eight Navy veterans who have been sentenced to death by a Qatari Court for alleged espionage, a relative of one of the eight former..IndiaTimes - Published | Commander Sugunakar Pakala crossed equator twice on Navy's sole sail ship in 25-year careerCommander Sugunakar Pakala, one of the eight former Indian naval officers facing a death sentence in Qatar, has had an impressive career and achieved the milestone of crossing the equator twice on INS..IndiaTimes - Published |
Who is Balesh Kumar, ex Navy man, who faked his death for 19 years to avoid arrest in a murder case? Details insideBalesh Kumar, a resident of west Delhi, was thought to have been killed in a burning truck in 2004, 18 days after he absconded from a murder scene in Delhi, for 19 years.DNA - Published | Looking for another indigenous aircraft carrier: Navy chief"We are working for a third aircraft carrier which will be a repeat of the INS Vikrant. There is a lot of expertise that has been generated in terms of building an aircraft carrier. We are looking at..IndiaTimes - Published |
India hands over warships to Vietnam, with an eye on ChinaIndia on Saturday handed over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam, with Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar stressing the convergence of views between the two countries on the Indo-Pacific in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Theatre commands on the anvil, will boost country’s war-fighting capacity: CDSThe impending creation of joint theatre commands will combine the unique capabilities of the Army, Navy and IAF through integrated processes and structures to bolster the country’s war-fighting..IndiaTimes - Published |
