First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi): The Indian Navy marked a major indigenous shipbuilding milestone with the launch of Shachi (Yard 1280), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), at Goa Shipyard Limited.Shachi is the lead ship of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) The name is derived […]
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INS Sanshodhak
INS Sanshodhak: INS Sanshodhak the 4th and the final ship under a key naval project has been officially delivered to the Indian Navy. It was built with the strong focus on the indigenous technology and this vessel will enhances India’s ability to conduct the detailed ocean surveys and improve the navigation safety. This development will […]
Sanshodhak Survey Vessel
Sanshodhak Survey Vessel: The Sanshodhak (Yard 3028) was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the fourth and final Survey Vessel (Large) built under a four-ship project at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata. The previous ships of the same class, INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak were commissioned. The SVL […]
Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: The Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. It has been indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited. It draws its […]
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX)
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX): The Indian Navy hosted Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi. It focused on non-traditional maritime security threats and complex operational scenarios. It aimed to improve coordination among participating navies through better information sharing, streamlined decision-making processes and validation […]
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile: The Indian Air Force is set to equip its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile, or ASRAAM. It is a European-designed short-range air-to-air missile built by the multinational company MBDA. The ASRAAM uses heat-seeking technology and is optimised for close-in dogfights. It operates on […]
Qader Cruise Missile
Qader Cruise Missile: Iran fired Qader Cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. It is a medium-range shore-based anti-ship cruise missile developed by Iran and deployed by its naval forces. It is used by naval forces to target ships. It is an upgraded version of the Noor missile, which is based on Chinese […]
Shaurya Squadrons
Shaurya Squadrons: The Indian Army recently began fielding Shaurya Squadrons, dedicated drone sub-units embedded within armoured regiments. Shaurya Squadrons are dedicated drone sub-units being inducted into the Indian Army’s armoured regiments. They give tank commanders real-time surveillance and precision-strike capability at the unit level. Each squadron comprises 20 to 30 personnel trained in drone and […]
P8I Aircraft
P8I Aircraft: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. P-8I Poseidon is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. It is manufactured by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company) for the Indian Navy. It replaced the ageing fleet […]
Tunguska Air Defence Missile System
Tunguska Air Defence Missile System : The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 445 crore contract with Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport, to procure the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System for the Indian Army.The Tunguska (NATO reporting name: SA-19 Grison) is a Soviet-origin, tracked, self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon system. It is a unique hybrid platform that combines both […]
