Mumbai: Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), was delivered to the Indian Navy on Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, an official said on Friday. Project 17A: Advanced Stealth Frigates for Modern Warfare Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging.
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships to help in the safe transit of merchant vessels and tankers bringing gas and crude oil to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. All possible assistance and support are being provided to the vessels that are being escorted by the.
New Delhi: The Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan, which took part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, has docked in Kochi after developing technical issues, according to sources in the Government of India. Sources said India had been approached by Iran days before the IRIS Dena incident south of Sri Lanka. The.
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, along with maritime patrol aircraft, to assist in the Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank on Wednesday after being struck by a US submarine torpedo. The vessel sank on March 4, 2026, approximately 20 nautical.
The Indian Navy officially commissioned INS Anjadip on 26 February 2026 at Chennai Port, marking a significant upgrade to India’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. The induction ceremony was attended by top naval officials as well as defence and government dignitaries, underlining the ship’s importance to maritime security and regional deterrence. INS Anjadip named after an.
The induction of Anjadip, named after the historically significant island off the coast of Karwar, significantly bolsters the Navy's capacity to safeguard India's vast maritime interests
Visakhapatnam: Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding the country’s maritime interests and is also contributing to stability across the wider maritime commons. She said that units of the Indian Navy deployed in the region serve as credible instruments of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in.
New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s INSV Kaundinya, which embarked on its maiden voyage from Porbandar (Gujarat) to Muscat in Oman is sailing strongly in the high seas and is believed to have completed one-third path of its journey. Unlike the modern vessels, the INSV Kaundinya is a ‘stitched’ ship and has no engine, no metal.
