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Indian Navy To Recruit Woman Sailors Under New Agnipath Scheme, First In History
The Indian Navy announced to recruit women sailors under new “Agnipath” Army recruitment scheme. On June 19, Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said, “We have decided that time has come to recruit women sailors and in all trades which will include women who will go to sea.” … read-more
Tags: Indian Navy, Women Sailors, Agnipath Recruitment Scheme, Vice Admiral, Dinesh K Triparhi
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Strong Navy Essential To Make India Global Power, Says Rajnath Singh
At the launch of two frontline warships of the Indian Navy - 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri', at MDL in Mumbai, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that strong Naval power is necessary to achieve global power. Navy plays an important role in India's moves toward being a strong, prosperous and secure nation. Chief of NSA, R Hari Kumar and other senior officers from Navy were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
Tags: Rajnath Singh, Indian Navy, Defence Minister
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Indian-Australian Navy All Set To Participate In Maritime Operations
The Navies of India and Australia have collaborated for conducting anti-submarine warfare and surface surveillance. In addition, P8 aircrafts from both countries would be running collaborative operations in Anti-Submarine Warfare & surface surveillance. ''An Indian Navy P-8I Neptune deployed to RAAF Base Darwin in April & conducted patrols with one of our P-8A Poseidon. This deployment reflects the enduring nature of the India-… read-more
Tags: Indian Navy, Australian Navy, Maritime operations, P8 aircraft, collaboration
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Naval Exercise Of MILAN 22 Begins In Vizag: Andhra Pradesh
On February 26, Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt inaugrated the biennial multilateral naval exercise Milan 22. The eleventh edition of MILAN is being hosted by Eastern Naval Command at Vishakhapatnam for the first time. The Navy's official release stated, "Camaraderie, Cohesion, Collaboration". Naval vessels from 13 countries, navies from 39 nations would attend the MILAN 2022, to strengthen navy multilateral operations between… read-more
Tags: vishakhapatnam, Naval Officer, Union Minister, MILAN 22, Indian Navy
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Indian Navy All Set For Presidential Fleet Review On Feb 21
President Ram Nath Kovind will review the Indian Navy’s fleet at the Presidential Fleet Review 2022 on February 21 off the Visakhapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh. The review will commemorate India’s 75th year of Independence, celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Around 60 ships and submarines, and 55 aircraft are scheduled to participate in the review. Notably, INS Sumitra will lead the Presidential Column.
Tags: President Ram Nath Kovind, Indian Navy, vishakhapatnam, February, celebrations
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Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile Successfully Test-Fired From INS Visakhapatnam
Indian Navy test-fired a naval variant of supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from the guided-missile destroyer off the western seaboard, on February 18. The warship has now reached Visakhapatnam to take part in President’s Fleet Review, on February 21. The missile was tested from INS Visakhapatnam which is the latest warship of the Indian Navy. Notably, an underwater version is also being developed which will be exported to foreign nations. … read-more
Tags: India, Indian Navy, BrahMos cruise missile, INS Visakhapatnam, Defence
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Oman Navy Commander Visits India, Indian Navy Chief Welcomes
Commander of Royal Navy Oman (CRVO) Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, is on a visit to India. The Navy informed, Oman Navy Commander is in India from February 13-14, to consolidate bilateral relations with Indian Navy, aiming defence cooperation. R Hari Kumar, the Naval Commander Chief of India received Saif Bin. He is scheduled to visit Mumbai Dockyard and discuss bilateral relations.
Tags: Navy, Indian Navy, Oman Navy Commander, Bilateral Relationship, Internal security
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3 Naval Personnel Die In Explosion Onboard 'Ageing' Destroyer INS Ranvir
Three naval personnel succumbed to injuries caused by an explosion onboard the Indian Navy ship INS Ranvir, on January 18, at Mumbai Dockyard. The deceased have been identified as Master Chief Petty Officer 1 (MCPO) Krishan Kumar, Surinder Kumar MCPO II, and AK Singh MCPO II. The Indian Navy conveyed its condolences and ordered an investigation. 'We fully stand by with the families in this difficult time,” tweeted Indian Navy.
Tags: Indian Navy, INS Ranvir, Death, Naval Personnel, explosion
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Navy Retrieves Missing Person's Body From Visakhapatnam's RK Beach
Indian Navy on January 3 retrieved a body of a person from the sea who drowned a day ago at RK Beach in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. Reportedly, a search and rescue operation was launched by the Navy to trace four people who drowned at the Beach, on January 2. One missing person's body was retrieved 150 meters from the coastline, said Defense Public Relations Officer, Visakhapatnam.
Tags: vishakhapatnam, Navy Retrieves, RK Beach, Indian Navy, Coastline
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1st Made In India Missile Corvettes INS Khukri Decommissioned
India's first indigenously built Missle Corvettes 'INS Khukri' was retired from its service after 32 years in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, on December 23. The decommissioned ceremony was held at Visakhapatnam, witnessing Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, and retired former commanding officer of the ship. It was built by the Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders on August 23, 1989, and was commissioned in Mumbai by the then Defense Minister Krishna… read-more
Tags: INS Khukri, Visakhapatanam, Decommission, Indian Navy, First Corvette
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