West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
‘Sealed up tight’: Trump says US controls Hormuz until Iran agrees to dealPresident Donald Trump has taken a decisive stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it firmly under US control. He has instructed ...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Trump orders 'shoot-to-kill' action on Iranian vessels choking Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump has taken a firm stance, instructing the US Navy to respond with lethal force against any vessels engaged in mining ...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
US mine hunters sail west, likely bound for Middle East amid Trump’s new strategy for the Strait of HormuzUS Navy mine countermeasure assets are redeploying from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, signaling preparations for a sustained effort to c...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
INS Malwan delivered: Features of navy’s ASW shallow water craft key to coastal defenceIndia has received 'Malwan', the second of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Built in India, this vessel strengthens th...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Iran can turn the Persian Gulf into a minefieldMiddle East War: Iran's actions have raised alarms over global energy stability with its strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This cr...
05 Mar, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Indian Navy actively working to expedite induction of minesweepers: Vice Admiral Dinesh K TripathiVice Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy has resorted to alternative measures but acknowledged that those have their limitations. "Of cours...
01 Dec, 2023, 09.56 PM IST
Iran's navy receives two new warshipsAccording to a statement by the army chief of staff, the Dena "is an entirely Iranian destroyer" equipped with a "helicopter landing zone" ...
14 Jun, 2021, 04.35 PM IST
Desperate Navy opts for anti-mine clip-onsThe Navy has inked a Rs 306 crore deal for eight “mine counter-measure clip-on influence sweeps” to “mitigate” the critical capability gap ...
07 Feb, 2019, 11.48 AM IST
USVs can be interim solution for Navy's minesweeper shortage: GRSEKolkata, Nov 22 () Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Thursday said multi-role unmanned surface vessels (USV) can o...
22 Nov, 2018, 07.54 PM IST
Navy’s minesweeper hunt gets response from Russia & ItalyMinesweepers are specialised warships that are used to clear harbours and other critical areas of mines laid by enemy submarines and vessel...
24 May, 2018, 11.43 PM IST
Navy decommissions 3 minesweepersThe decommissioning ceremony was attended by 38 erstwhile commanding officers and nearly 500 personnel who served on them, it said.
24 Mar, 2018, 01.39 PM IST
Eight minesweeper vessels to be built in India: Manohar ParrikarParrikar said tender awarded to firm in past has been called off and 'integrity bond' of Rs three crore which was submitted by it has been ...
30 Nov, 2014, 05.02 PM IST
Wanted to study last-minute issues: Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on deferred IAF dealsHe also said that though no decision has been taken on the next course of action as regards the scrapped minesweeper deal with a South Kore...
23 Nov, 2014, 10.03 PM IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to chair DAC on SaturdayToday, he held a series of meetings with the top brass in his Ministry and sources said more will be held in the coming days.
17 Nov, 2014, 06.58 PM IST
Need minesweeper vessels urgently: Navy ChiefNavy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan today said the force level of the minesweeper vessels has gone down and, therefore new ones are "required urg...
13 Nov, 2014, 07.36 PM IST
Government to soon decide on minesweeper vessels' deal mired in rowGovernment to soon decide on minesweeper vessels' deal mired in rowThe deal has been stuck for long because of allegations of involvement o...
03 Nov, 2014, 09.08 PM IST