Commissioning of INS Khanderi boosts Indian Navy’s incisive striking capability against Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Commissioning of INS Khanderi boosts Indian Navy’s incisive striking capability against Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Mumbai: INS Khanderi, the second stealth submarine from the Scorpene class was commissioned in the Indian Navy. While speaking on this occasion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued yet another warning to Pakistan. Defence Minister Singh said, “Pakistan should note that India has acquired the capability to strike with “greater force if needed.” At the same […]

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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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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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Indian Navy tweets ‘Happy Hunting’ after tracking Chinese warship in the Indian Ocean

Indian Navy tweets ‘Happy Hunting’ after tracking Chinese warship in the Indian Ocean

New Delhi: The 29th Antipiracy Escort Force of the Chinese Navy was mocked by the Indian Navy with a welcome tweet of ‘Happy Hunting’. This ‘Happy Hunting’ tweet contains a clear message that Indian Navy is keeping a stern eye on the Chinese movements in the Indian Ocean. China is conspiring to increase its movements […]

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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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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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Indian Navy must remain ever ready for challenges, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian Navy must remain ever ready for challenges, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: “The Indian Navy must be vigilant and ever-ready to face any challenges”, said the Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She appreciated and expressed her satisfaction on the performance of the Indian Naval forces. During her address at the “Naval Commanders’ Conference”, she assured of efforts to soon mitigate the shortcomings currently faced by the Navy. During the […]

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India to buy ’Barak 8’ from Israel for Indian Navy

India to buy ’Barak 8’ from Israel for Indian Navy

Tel Aviv – After signing the deal worth Rs.12,800 crore for purchasing the missile-intercepting system Barak-8 (MR-SAM) from Israel last month, India has signed an additional deal with Israel worth Rs. 4 thousand crore ($630 million). India will buy Barak-8 missiles from Israel for Indian Navy. Israel’s Aerospace Industries has made the announcement about signing of […]

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