Defence
SWAVLAMBAN 2024
The Curtain Raiser Press Conference for the third edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar, Swavlamban, chaired by VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, was held at New Delhi on 22 Oct 24. Speaking on the salients of Swavlamban 2024, scheduled on 28 and 29 Oct…
Raksha Mantri & his Singaporean counterpart co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on October 22, 2024. Both Ministers acknowledged the deep and long-standing bilateral defence relations based on shared outlook on regional peace, stability and security. This…
Joint Military Training Between Indian Air Force And Republic Of Singapore Air Force Begins At Air Force Base In West Bengal
On 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal. The bilateral phase of the exercise will be conducted from 13 to 21 November 2024 and is expected…
INS SUVARNA VISITS DAR ES SALAAM
INS Suvarna paid a port call at Dar Es Salam, Tanzania from 19 – 21 Oct 24 for Operational Turnaround, during her ongoing anti-piracy deployment in the Gulf of Aden. Cdr Lalit Yadav, Commanding Officer called on Rear Admiral AR Hassan, Commander of Tanzanian People’s Defence Force (TDPF) Naval Forces and Mr. Bishwadip Dey, High Commissioner…
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief Of The Naval Staff On An Official Visit To United Arab Emirates
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) is visiting UAE from 21 – 24 October 2024. This visit aims to strengthen the defence cooperation between the two countries, in line with the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across all sectors, and consolidate bilateral maritime relations between India and UAE, and to…
Over 500 Cadets to embark on a 1,200 kms voyage along the Ganges and Hooghly rivers in a run-up to NCC Republic Day Camp-2025
In a maiden initiative, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is set to embark on its first-ever special sailing expedition, a flagship event leading up to the Republic Day Camp 2025. The expedition will involve 528 Naval Wing cadets from across India, sailing approximately 1,200 kms along the Ganges and Hooghly…
INDIAN NAVY – Royal Navy Of Oman Maritime Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr)
INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from 13 to 18 October 24. The exercise was conducted in two phases: with harbour phase from 13 to 15 October 24, followed by the sea…
Raksha Mantri to military leaders at National Defence College, New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the military leaders to think critically, adapt to unforeseen circumstances and leverage latest technological advancements to gain a strategic advantage in today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape. Addressing the MPhil Convocation ceremony of 62nd National Defence College (NDC) course (2022 batch) in New Delhi on…
Closing Ceremony Of Malabar 2024
The Sea Phase of MALABAR 2024 concluded on 18 Oct 24 at Visakhapatnam. This edition of MALABAR, witnessed participation of warships with their integral helicopters, long range maritime patrol aircraft and submarine. Units participated in complex and advanced exercises in the domains of surface, sub-surface and air warfare. Major exercises…
Indian Navy’s Motorcycle Expedition Flagged Off
Vice Adm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command flagged off a Motorcycle Expedition ‘Northeast Odyssey’ today from Shillong, Meghalaya in attendance of Lt Gen Sanjay Malik, GOC, 101 Area and Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, SASO, Eastern Air Command. The expedition is being undertaken in association with TVS Motor Company in…









