A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefireTensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by strikin...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shippingIran's fast boats are now a key naval tactic. These small, speedy vessels pose a significant challenge to international shipping near the S...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Trump warns of elimination if Iranian Navy ships hinder Hormuz 'blockade'Iran news: America has begun blocking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned Iran's Navy ships of immediate eliminati...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Southern Naval Command set for ''Sea Vigil 2024''The Southern Naval Command is coordinating the fourth edition of the Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil 2024' in Kerala and Lakshadweep th...
18 Nov, 2024, 05.45 PM IST
Navy conducts two-day coastal defence exerciseThe exercise involved participation of more than 17 government agencies from nine coastal states and four Union Territories that are involv...
17 Nov, 2022, 04.59 PM IST
Effectiveness of India's maritime preparedness tested in two-day mega exerciseThe second edition of exercise 'Sea Vigil', which concluded on Wednesday evening, particularly focused on the efficacy of the measures init...
14 Jan, 2021, 01.13 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
Ready to combat challenges in maritime domain: Naval Chief Admiral R K Dhowan"Today we have 87 automatic identification system (AIS stations) all along our coast. We have 46 coastal radar stations," he said.
13 Jul, 2018, 05.26 PM IST
Two-day exercise held for safeguarding coastsThe exercise was conducted by the Coast Guard from its Ops room at Kochi and Kavaratti and monitored from the Joint Operation Centre (JOC),...
13 Jul, 2018, 03.20 PM IST
Indian Navy personnel undergo training in communication systemA four-day training in the state-of-the-art National Command Control Communications and Intelligence Network (NC3I) was conducted for Navy ...
08 May, 2015, 11.21 PM IST
Rajnath hands over new maritime security gadget to Navy, CGSingh handed over separate resident identity card readers to Navy chief admiral RK Dhowan and Coast Guard director general vice-admiral AG ...
14 Jan, 2015, 03.52 PM IST
- 35 Coast Guard stations established along India's coastline
The Indian Coast Guard has established 35 stations along the coastline and regular joint patrolling is conducting by the Navy.
28 Mar, 2012, 03.37 PM IST
- India's coastal security flaws out in the open
The latest is an ongoing hunt for a ship that had a suspicious communication with contacts in Karachi. The Navy and Coast Guard are looking...
09 Aug, 2011, 05.06 AM IST
- Coastal security put on highest level of alert
The Coast Guard, the Coastal Police and the Navy have intensified deployment and patrolling along the coast and according to Navy sources c...
07 Nov, 2010, 07.45 AM IST
- Govt makes Navy responsible for maritime security
The Union Government has designated Indian Navy as the authority responsible for overall maritime security, which includes coastal and off-...
28 Feb, 2009, 07.00 PM IST
- Navy to head Indian maritime security: Antony
Govt designates navy as authority for overall maritime security.
28 Feb, 2009, 02.20 PM IST