Indian Navy – Page 5 – The Defense Post

Mar- 2024 -

4 March

A rocket is fired from the Indian Navy destroyer ship INS Ranvir

India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives

India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home Indian forces.

Feb- 2024 -

15 February

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Inder Singh Bisht

India Upgrades Aircraft Recovery Capabilities of Island Command

The Indian military upgrades its Andaman and Nicobar Command to recover fixed-wing aircraft in low visibility conditions.

Jan- 2024 -

12 January

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An Hermes 900 MALE drone is seen on the ground in what appears to be a runway. The white aircraft has 4X-USZ written on its left side in black paint.

Juster Domingo

Indian Navy Receives First Indigenous MALE Drone

The Indian Navy has received its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone at an unveiling ceremony in Hyderabad.

Dec- 2023 -

27 December

Asia Pacific

INS Imphal, India's third Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer, is seen sailing in calm waters. The sky is dark and overcast, completely covered by heavy grayish-white clouds that give a gloomy feel to the whole image. The ship is painted gray.

Juster Domingo

Indian Navy Commissions Guided Missile Destroyer INS Imphal

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Imphal, its third Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer, at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard.

15 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Indian Navy Grappling With Shortage of 10,000 Personnel

The Indian Navy is experiencing a shortage of over 10,000 personnel, creating a considerable workforce gap that could affect its defense capabilities.

8 December

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