Info Fusion Centre IFC-IOR to bolster marine security: Navy Chief Sunil Lanba

Info Fusion Centre IFC-IOR to bolster marine security: Navy Chief Sunil Lanba

Kochi: ‘The Info Fusion Centre (IFC-IOR) necessary for action against piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean Region would soon be activated. It would strengthen the security in the region,’ the Indian Naval Chief Sunil Lanba expressed with confidence. The IFC which would be operational with India’s lead would see participation from 18 countries. Keeping […]

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Indian Navy Chief Lanba’s visit to Iran

Indian Navy Chief Lanba’s visit to Iran

New Delhi: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba started his visit to Iran on Sunday. A 3-day ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS) and ‘Conclave of Chiefs’ will begin on Monday in the Iranian capital Tehran. Admiral Lanba is in Iran along with the delegation for the conference. ‘IONS’ was established in 2008 with the initiative […]

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India keeping a close watch on China’s activities in Indian Ocean, says Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba

India keeping a close watch on China’s activities in Indian Ocean, says Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba

New Delhi: ‘China is becoming more aggressive in the Indian Ocean region and always has six to eight warships deployed in the region. But, the Indian navy is keeping a close watch on these Chinese movements,’ clarified the Navy Chief, Admiral Sunil Lamba. India is soon organising marine military exercises involving 16 countries in the […]

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Increasing China’s dominance along the eastern border and Indian Ocean, a concern: Admiral Lanba

Increasing China’s dominance along the eastern border and Indian Ocean, a concern: Admiral Lanba

New Delhi: Increasing Chinese dominance and chauvinism along the Eastern border and in the Indian Ocean is a cause of concern, warned the Indian Naval Chief, Admiral Lanba. There are reports that China has sent six warships to the Indian Ocean in view of the Maldives emergency. China has augmented the air defence by deploying […]

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India must strengthen cooperation in QUAD to suppress China, urge ex-Navy chief & defence analysts

India must strengthen cooperation in QUAD to suppress China, urge ex-Navy chief & defence analysts

Chandigarh: Former Navy Chief and defence analysts are suggesting that India should increase its cooperation with QUAD, to bring China to its senses. Till date, India has avoided hurting China, adopting a non-alignment policy. All these people believe that when China is making aggressive military movements against India, India is left with no option but […]

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Indian Navy to open a naval base near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to counter Chinese activities in Indian Ocean

Indian Navy to open a naval base near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to counter Chinese activities in Indian Ocean

New Delhi: India has been openly expressing concern over the growing naval movements of China in the Indian Ocean region. Against this background, the Indian Navy announced opening a third air base near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As per analysts, this base would prove to be significant for monitoring the activities of the Chinese […]

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Scope for Indo-US naval cooperation widens, an Indian representative to be deployed at US Naval base in Bahrain

Scope for Indo-US naval cooperation widens, an Indian representative to be deployed at US Naval base in Bahrain

New Delhi/Washington: The navies of India and United States share interest, emphasised the US Naval Chief John Richardson. Richardson made this statement during his meeting with the Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba. One more report has been published in the meantime, stating that the cooperation between the Indian and the US navies has become […]

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Indian Navy launches Scorpene class submarine ‘Karanj’

Indian Navy launches Scorpene class submarine ‘Karanj’

Mumbai: ‘Karanj’ the completely indigenously made Scorpene class submarine has been launched. Before this the ‘INS Kalvari’ has been commissioned in the Navy and the ‘INS Khanderi’ submarine from the same class, is undergoing testing trials. ‘Karanj’ is the third in the series and will soon be taken up for testing trials. Reena Lanba, wife […]

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The Indian Naval Chief visits Sri Lanka amidst its political instability

The Indian Naval Chief visits Sri Lanka amidst its political instability

Colombo : The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba is on a visit to Sri Lanka. Admiral Lanba attended the ‘Galle Dialogue’, an annual conference organized between the Indian and Sri Lankan Navies. The Naval Chief is to meet and hold talks with the Sri Lankan President, Maithripala Sirisena, the Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe and […]

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