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Indian AI firm Sarvam signed an MoU with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to develop AI applications for the Army, Navy and Air Force. The partnership focuses on operational support, training, decision-making, sovereign AI infrastructure and strengthening self-reliance in defence technology

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron has concluded its training and military engagement in the Maldives, including a passage exercise with the Maldives Coast Guard. The deployment also included a port call and joint exercise with Seychelles Coast Guard.

India and Russia launched the harbour phase of INDRA 2026 with planning talks between INS Sahyadri and Russian corvette Aldar Tsydenzhapov. The joint exercise includes naval, ground and air operations, focusing on tactical manoeuvres, combat drills and counterterrorism

The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The deals aim to strengthen operational capabilities and promote domestic defence manufacturing

  India and ASEAN member states began the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines, focusing on maritime cooperation, interoperability and disaster relief. Indian naval ships Sahyadri and Kulish are participating alongside regional vessels in expert exchanges and sea drills 

The CISF conducted a multi-agency mock exercise on aerial threats and drone sightings at Porbandar Airport in coordination with the Indian Navy. The exercise was followed by a drone-awareness session covering detection, jamming technologies and emerging unmanned aerial system threats

India on Friday rejected Pakistan's allegations over a collision between PNS Hunain and INS Kolkata in the Arabian Sea. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Pakistani vessel's dangerous overtaking manoeuvre violated a 1991 India-Pakistan agreement and international maritime regulations

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a 10,500-tonne indigenously built deep-sea diving vessel, in Mumbai on Monday. Capable of diving operations up to 300 metres, submarine rescue, underwater intervention and HADR missions, the vessel significantly strengthens India’s specialised underwater capabilities

INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel capable of rapid submarine rescue, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, the 119.4-metre vessel can support diving operations up to 300 metres and undertake disaster relief operations

Two of 24 crew members aboard Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner were rescued after it sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard continue searching for the remaining crew members in a coordinated operation

A 30-year-old Indian Navy sailor, his wife and two children were found dead at their residence in Mumbai’s Navy Nagar area. Police suspect the sailor died by suicide while his family members died due to poisoning. An investigation is underway

The Navy will need more advanced warships to protect India's sea lanes and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu said at the launch of NGOPV Shruti in Kolkata. He highlighted indigenous shipbuilding and India's ambition to become a global hub

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day Mauritius visit to strengthen maritime cooperation and defence ties. Discussions will cover maritime security, capacity building and military collaboration, while the two nations seek to deepen strategic partnership and regional cooperation

Afridi Buyamayum scored twice as TRAU FC defeated Indian Navy 2-1 in their final Group D match of the Durand Cup in Imphal. Goalkeeper Tajuddin also starred as TRAU withstood sustained pressure to secure victory

Bodies of two fishermen missing after separate boat capsize incidents near Muthalapozhi and Vizhinjam were recovered on Sunday. Rescue teams continue searching for two others, while authorities intensified operations with support from multiple agencies following protests by relatives

At least 16 Indian seafarers have been taken hostage in a series of pirate attacks around the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia between April and July, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) confirmed.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers who completed the first-ever tri-service all-women global circumnavigation sailing expedition, praising their 314-day voyage as a symbol of Nari Shakti, military jointness and resilience that challenged gender stereotypes

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stressed the need for joint operations among India’s armed forces, faster technology development and self-reliance in defence. Speaking at INS Malvan’s commissioning, he praised indigenous shipbuilding, maritime security efforts and urged aviation to follow the Navy’s model

INS Sudarshini has concluded its participation in the United States' 250th Independence celebrations after visiting four East Coast ports. The deployment highlighted India's maritime heritage and reflected the growing India-US strategic partnership through enhanced maritime cooperation and defence engagement

INS Sudarshini participated in SAIL Boston 250, showcasing India's maritime heritage, indigenous shipbuilding, and naval training excellence. The historic visit highlighted the vessel’s long voyage, sailing capabilities, and strengthened India-US maritime cooperation during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence