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Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
India, Australia to develop MoU on defence articles, services after second defence ministers' dialogueIndia and Australia will develop a defence cooperation agreement. This follows their second Defence Ministers' Dialogue. The countries aim ...
Securing the skies together: IAF Chief AP Singh charts course for 21st-century air power in Sri LankaIndia's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited Sri Lanka. He spoke at the National Defence College on 21st May 2026. The v...
Defence Minister begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence, Indo-Pacific cooperationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a crucial visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to bolster strategic military ties and ...
Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presenceWho sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near S...
India, Vietnam elevate ties to 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'India and Vietnam elevated their ties to an 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership', signing 13 MoUs focused on defense and economic...
Indian submarine Sindhukesari arrives in Sri LankaThe Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhukesari has arrived at Colombo port. Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the vessel with full naval traditions. The...
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exerciseIndia and Sri Lanka strengthened their maritime ties during the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 diving exercise in Colombo. Divers from both navies condu...
Govt plans design, development of runway-independent UAV for rescue missions, ferrying logisticsIndia is developing an advanced unmanned combat search and rescue drone for the Air Force. This runway-independent aircraft will rescue air...
Indian Navy demonstrates global submarine rescue capability at Exercise Pacific ReachThe Indian Navy's Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar, showcased precision and professionalism at XPR-25, hosted by Singap...
Ex Pacific Reach: INS Nistar to conduct deep-sea diving, rescue mission drillsINS Nistar, India's indigenously built diving support vessel, has arrived in Singapore for Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, a multinational sub...
Indian Navy completes first-ever Rescue Seat Certification for South African submarine ManthatisiIndia and South Africa strengthened their maritime cooperation. The Indian Navy successfully completed a rescue seat certification for the ...
India's first indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' commissioned at VishakapatnamIndia commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar. The original Nistar played a key role in the 1971 Indo-Pakis...
Three IAF planes to airlift high-tech submarine rescue equipment to Indonesia"In a co-coordinated effort with the Indian Navy for the search and rescue of an Indonesian submarine, one C17 and two IL 76 aircraft of th...
Indian Navy's submarine rescue capability gets a boostThe Western Naval Command conducted the trials of the DSRV, which also set a record for "deepest submergence by a manned vessel" in the Ind...
Centre clears Rs 1,900 crore deal for Navy to acquire two deep-submergence rescue vesselsGrappling with rudimentary submarine rescue capabilities, the Navy's quest for acquiring two DSRVs has been hanging fire for over 15 years ...
UK firm completes submarine rescue system for Indian NavyThe first set of equipment has been designed, manufactured, integrated and ready for testing by JFD prior to shipping next month for final ...
India has ageing submarine fleet but rudimentary rescue capabilitiesWith only rudimentary submarine rescue facilities, India would have been forced to run to the US Navy to help the sailors trapped deep unde...
- Indian and US navies hold submarine rescue operations
At present, Indian sailors only bank upon "submarine escape pressurized suits'', or the help of diving support ships like INS Nireekshak, b...