Indian Coast Guard ship Atal launched by Goa Shipyard on July 29, 2025. This indigenously built fast patrol vessel boosts maritime security and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence. Indian Coast Guard’s New Fast Patrol Vessel “Atal” Launched at Goa Shipyard Launch of the Sixth Indigenous FPV “Atal”On 29 July 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) ceremoniously…
India Greece naval exercise PASSEX 2025 conducted near Mumbai boosts maritime interoperability and highlights strategic defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. India & Greece Conduct PASSEX to Strengthen Naval Cooperation Joint Naval Exercise Near Mumbai On July 10, 2025, the Indian Navy and the Hellenic (Greek) Navy conducted a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian…
Strait of Hormuz crisis 2025 intensifies as Iran threatens closure amid Middle East tensions. Learn how this critical oil chokepoint impacts global energy supply and India’s oil strategy. The Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint Overview of the Strait The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway that connects the Persian…
INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy on 18 June 2025 strengthens India’s coastal defence with indigenous ASW shallow water technology under Make in India. Introduction to INS Arnala On 18 June 2025, the Indian Navy officially inducted INS Arnala, the first of a series of 16 Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW‑SWC), into service at Visakhapatnam’s…
Offshore energy infrastructure security reinforced at the 137th OSCC meeting chaired by the Indian Coast Guard, focusing on inter-agency coordination and advanced surveillance measures. Overview of the 137ᵗʰ OSCC Session On 12 June 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137ᵗʰ meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi The meeting…
India Strengthens Navy with Fourth Nuclear Submarine Introduction to India’s Naval Advancement In a significant boost to its maritime defense capabilities, India has recently commissioned its fourth nuclear submarine, INS Arighat. This advanced submarine represents a critical step forward in bolstering India’s strategic deterrence and enhancing its naval prowess. With this addition, India aims to…
INS Tabar Reaches Saint Petersburg for Russian Navy Day Celebrations Overview of the Visit The Indian Navy’s INS Tabar has arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to participate in the Russian Navy Day celebrations. This visit underscores the growing maritime cooperation between India and Russia. The Russian Navy Day, celebrated annually, is a significant event that…
Introduction The Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy successfully conducted the 6th edition of the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and the 4th edition of the bilateral exercise ‘Bongosagar’ in the Bay of Bengal from March 10 to March 12, 2025. These exercises aim to strengthen maritime security, enhance operational cooperation, and build bilateral defense relations between…
India Unveils Utkash as Second Multi-Purpose Vessel: A New Milestone for Maritime Security India has recently unveiled Utkash, the second multi-purpose vessel designed to enhance its maritime security and operational capabilities. This development marks a significant advancement in India’s naval assets, specifically for enhancing its presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The vessel was…
INS Nirdeshak: Indian Navy’s New Survey Ship Commissioned The Indian Navy recently commissioned its new survey vessel, INS Nirdeshak, a cutting-edge ship designed to enhance India’s maritime survey capabilities. This state-of-the-art vessel was launched to play a pivotal role in supporting India’s efforts to improve maritime security, navigation, and environmental monitoring. INS Nirdeshak was inducted…
