Indian Navy News
Indian Navy News Updates: Indian Navy rescues Iranian vessel in anti-piracy operation
In a statement, the Indian Navy said, "Based on the inputs on a potential piracy incident onboard the Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al Kambar 786' late evening on 28 March, two Indian Naval ships, mission deployed in the Arabian Sea for maritime security operations were diverted to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel. The FV at the time of the incident was approximately 90 Nm southwest of Socotra and was reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. The hijacked FV has been intercepted on 29 March. The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards the rescue of hijacked FV and its crew. Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and the safety of seafarers, irrespective of their nationalities."
Liberian ship hijack: INS Chennai reaches MV Lila Norfolk and issues warning to pirates; all 15 Indian crew members safe
At least 15 Indian crew members are on board a Liberian-flagged vessel hijacked near Somalia's coast. The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the situation and has established communication with the crew. The vessel was hijacked by unknown armed personnel, prompting the Indian Navy to launch a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and divert INS Chennai to assist
Indian Navy inks pact with DG Shipping
Under the provisions of the pact, the DG Shipping has envisioned certification of Indian Navy personnel in accordance with the International STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) conventions. The STCW sets qualification standards for personnel on seagoing merchant ships.
Indian Navy to bid farewell to 2 frontline ships Akshay and Nishank after over 3 decades of service
The Indian Navy will decommission two of its frontline warships on Friday, marking an end to their glorious voyages of protecting the nation's maritime interests for around 32 years. The two ships -- Nishank and Akshay -- were among the key naval assets that were at the forefront of several key missions and crucial maritime operations.Indian Navy to bid farewell to 2 frontline ships Akshay and Nishank after over 3 decades of service
Indian Navy to bid farewell to two frontline ships after over 3 decades of service
The two ships- Nishank and Akshay - were among the key naval assets that were at the forefront of several key missions and crucial maritime operations. The Navy will bid farewell to the two ships at a ceremony in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.
Watch: Indian Navy successfully tests surface-to-air missile system
The Indian Navy successfully tested its ship-based surface-to-air missile system by taking down a low flying target. The video of the test was also shared by the Indian Navy on Twitter.Watch: Indian Navy successfully tests surface-to-air missile system
Indian Navy repatriates over 600 Indians from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said of the 687 persons who arrived here today, 651 were fishermen from Tamil Nadu, while 36 others hailed from Kerala.
Indian Navy ship reaches Iran to bring back stranded Indians to Gujarat
"Earlier, Naval ships Jalashwa and Magar had evacuated 2,874 Indians from Maldives and Sri Lanka and brought them to Kochi and Tuticorin ports," said Puneet Chadha, Defence PRO for Gujarat.
After Army, Supreme Court grants permanent commission to women officers in Navy
The SC said that denial of permanent commission to SSC women in Navy who have served the nation is a grave injustice. This judgment follows a verdict by the Apex Court in favour of permanent commission for women in Indian Army. A permanent commission entitles an officer to serve in the Navy till he/she retires unlike short service commission (SSC).
MH-60 Seahawk: Why India is in love with this 'Romeo' helicopter
The helicopters, with anti-surface anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue missions capabilities, will prove to be a very potent weapon against the rising Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean region. The choppers will be armed with Hellfire missiles, precision kill weapon system and MK 54 torpedoes.
