Navy, DRDO undertake guided flight trials for indigenous naval anti-ship missileAccording to an official statement issued after the maiden flight test, the missile employs several new technologies, including an indigeno...
22 Nov, 2023, 12.19 PM IST
India, UK begin Ex 'KONKAN-18', focus on anti-air warfareThe thrust of the exercise this year would be on Anti-Air warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Sei...
29 Nov, 2018, 01.00 PM IST
Was counting seconds: Pilot who made rooftop landing in KeralaWhen the chopper first took off in the morning, the sortie was planned for dropping two Gemini boats with eight divers in Chalakuddy, he sa...
20 Aug, 2018, 02.13 PM IST
Navy issues request for information for procurement of 234 helicoptersThe Naval Multi Role Helicopters (NMRH) are being procured particularly to enhance the Navy's anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capab...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.08 PM IST
INS Viraat sails to Kochi for repairs, dry dockingThe ship will be towed back to Mumbai on completion of ERDD, for the decommissioning ceremony later this year.
14 Jul, 2018, 05.07 PM IST
Navy readies to help rain-battered Mumbai"The Headquarters, Western Naval Command has prepared to render assistance to the coastal states in general and Mumbaikars in particular," ...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.45 PM IST
Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel, MV Coastal PrideMV Coastal Pride, a cement carrier sunk 24 nautical miles south of Daman (75 NM North of Mumbai) this morning, a Defence spokesperson said.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.44 PM IST
Navy chopper rescues 20 from listing vessel off Vasai coast"While 19 were airlifted and brought to INS Shikra in Mumbai, one more on board the vessel was airlifted by second Navy chopper," Defence s...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.44 PM IST
Indian warship INS Vikramaditya reaches Sri LankaIndia's main aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya reached Sri Lanka, in the warship's first overseas deployment, as part of efforts to build c...
12 Jul, 2018, 05.52 PM IST
Navy provides shelter to Mumbaikars stranded after heavy rains"WNC has made arrangements to provide shelter to stranded Mumbaikars at Colaba, Worli and Ghatkopar," a Navy spokesperson said.
29 Aug, 2017, 10.51 PM IST
Helicopters, divers on standby after Mumbai rains: NavyFive flood rescue teams and two diving teams are also ready to render assistance at different locations across Mumbai, the spokesperson sai...
29 Aug, 2017, 07.51 PM IST
Navy deploys helicopter to help drifting vesselIndian Navy today deployed a helicopter for assistance after a merchant vessel with 20 persons onboard listed off the Vasai coast.
22 Jun, 2015, 08.46 AM IST
Rolls Royce not to be backlistedThe Defence Ministry has decided against blacklisting British engine manufacturer Rolls Royce and allowed the armed forces to do business r...
03 Aug, 2014, 06.32 PM IST
Defence Ministry defers decision on Navy chopper deal over AgustaWestalnd linksThe Defence Acquisition Council headed by Jaitley put off its decision on the procurement of helicopters for the Navy from the vendors.
27 Jul, 2014, 05.17 PM IST
Indian Navy to induct Boeing P-8I this yearThe Indian Navy is all set to induct a Boeing P-8I into its force this year, making it the second navy after the US to have such aircrafts,...
11 May, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
Cyclone 'Nilam': Over 100 people rescued from two AP districtsNaval teams today rescued over 100 people from various villages in Visakhapatnam and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh who were tra...
05 Nov, 2012, 10.13 PM IST
- India to go for open bidding for Navy deal, rejects US offer
India has turned down an American offer to supply 16 multirole helicopters through the Foreign Military Sales route for its Navy.
18 Feb, 2011, 03.02 AM IST