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Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed chief of the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command, succeeding Krishna Swaminathan, who will become Navy chief. The command oversees India’s strategic maritime security and combat operations in the Arabian Sea

The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar Deployment arrived at Chattogram harbour in Bangladesh as part of enhanced India–Bangladesh naval cooperation under the MAHASAGAR initiative. The visit includes diplomatic meetings, training exchanges, and joint naval interactions aimed at strengthening regional maritime security and interoperability

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Myanmar to strengthen bilateral maritime ties under the MAHASAGAR vision. He discussed interoperability, capacity building, and leadership with Myanmar’s naval leadership

INS Sindhukesari arrived at Port of Colombo for operational turnaround, receiving full naval honours from the Sri Lanka Navy. The visit highlights growing India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation following recent bilateral underwater search and rescue exercises

The Indian Navy received indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, marking a major milestone in India’s self-reliance in advanced naval design and shipbuilding

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini reached Las Palmas, marking its first Canary Islands visit, as part of Lokayan 26 deployment, boosting maritime ties and preparing for a trans-Atlantic voyage to US events

The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A23, an indigenously built diving support craft at Kolkata, enhancing underwater operations, salvage, and coastal capabilities under the Ministry of Defence’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative

The Indian Navy will hold its commanders’ conference in New Delhi from April 14–16 to review implications of the West Asia crisis on energy security and operational readiness. Led by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, discussions will focus on maritime strategy, technology, and Indo-Pacific security

The induction of INS Aridhaman and INS Taragiri sends a strong message to the global community that India is no longer just a buyer of arms but an architect of its own security

India commissioned the stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighting its role in strengthening naval capability, ensuring maritime security, and boosting indigenous shipbuilding as part of the country’s push towards self-reliance

The Telangana High Court allowed the Indian Navy’s VLF radar project in Vikarabad forest while keeping a PIL pending for six months to monitor compensatory afforestation progress and ensure compliance with environmental conditions.

A Indian Navy staff member allegedly murdered and dismembered a woman in Visakhapatnam, attempting to destroy evidence before surrendering. Police said the crime followed a dispute linked to a relationship formed through a dating application

INS Trikand concluded a port call in Seychelles after participating in Exercise Lamitiye 2026, enhancing joint operations and maritime cooperation. The visit reinforced India’s regional security role and strengthened defence ties with Seychelles forces

The Indian Navy has increased warship deployment near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in West Asia, ensuring maritime security and safe passage of ships in sensitive routes

Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies, in collaboration with German company TKMS, will produce heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy under the Make-in-India initiative. Technology transfer from ATLAS ELEKTRONIK will enable local production and open export opportunities for the defence sector.

Government sources rejected claims that the Indian Navy shared intelligence with the US about the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka. Officials termed the allegations baseless and preposterous

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip in Chennai, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and coastal surveillance capabilities. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the vessel features indigenous sonar and torpedoes, strengthening maritime security in coastal and shallow waters

The Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip in Chennai on February 27. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft enhances coastal security with advanced sonar, torpedoes and high-speed water-jet propulsion systems

The Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain, marking its first leadership of the multinational task force focused on maritime training, security, and regional collaboration

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi reviewed the combat readiness of the Eastern Fleet during advanced operational drills in the Bay of Bengal and eastern Indian Ocean, highlighting the role of trained personnel and high operational preparedness amid evolving regional security challenges