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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said future wars may involve Artificial Intelligence but will ultimately be won by trained soldiers and national resolve. Commissioning INS Mahendragiri, he stressed balancing advanced technologies with conventional military strength and highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities

The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will enhance India's maritime capabilities and strengthen the Navy's presence in the Indo-Pacific.

The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy recounted clinging to the capsized vessel for hours before swimming to safety. Authorities ended the search for six missing fishermen, while the Andhra Pradesh government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family

Authorities have called off the four-day search for six fishermen missing off the Visakhapatnam coast after their boat capsized. With no trace of the men found, they have been presumed dead, and the Andhra Pradesh government announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for each family.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said fishermen stranded off Odisha’s Paradip coast were rescued safely and will return to Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, one missing fisherman was rescued near Visakhapatnam, while search operations continue for six others after a boat capsized

INS Sudarshini sailed past the Statue of Liberty during the US International Naval Review 250 celebrations, showcasing India's maritime heritage and highlighting the growing India-US naval partnership as part of its Lokayan 2026 expedition

The NDRF intensified rescue operations across rain-hit Maharashtra after landslides, flooding and transport disruptions. The Indian Navy remains on high alert, while authorities issued red alerts, urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, and warned of strong winds and continued heavy rainfall

Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour to represent India at Sail 250 and the US International Naval Review. The visit highlights India's maritime heritage and reflects the growing naval partnership and friendship between India and the United States

Indian naval sailing vessel INS Sudarshini arrived at Baltimore under the Lokayan 26 expedition, showcasing India's maritime heritage and strengthening India-US naval ties. The ship will participate in Sail250 Maryland celebrations and community outreach after completing a 13,000-nautical-mile transoceanic voyage

DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Odisha’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, meeting all mission objectives. The test validates key technologies and strengthens India’s long-range precision strike and indigenous defence capabilities

India's Project 18 programme is reportedly evolving into a cruiser-class warship initiative featuring advanced sensors, hypersonic missiles, laser weapons, integrated electric propulsion and unmanned systems. The project is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy's blue-water combat and power projection capabilities

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took charge as India’s new Naval Chief, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. He pledged to maintain operational readiness, enhance modernization, and integrate emerging technologies, stressing vigilance in safeguarding national interests amid complex regional maritime security challenges

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has advocated a dedicated naval theatre command integrating the armed forces and Coast Guard. He said maritime security is closely linked to economic resilience and highlighted the Navy's focus on AI, uncrewed systems and joint operations

The new military framework aims to strengthen India’s multi-layered defensive capabilities in modern combat zones; follows strategic doctrines issued last year

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume documenting personal accounts of 100 military personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The publication captures frontline experiences across India’s armed forces and highlights leadership, courage, and coordination during the operation against Pakistan last year

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Indian Navy after leading operational readiness during Operation Sindoor. Formerly ANC Commander-in-Chief, he brings 37 years of frontline, strategic, and tri-services experience, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan

The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt in the Western Indian Ocean targeting merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1. INS Kolkata swiftly intercepted suspected pirates, ensuring safe passage. The Navy reaffirmed its role as a regional “First Responder” safeguarding maritime trade routes

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd will launch the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Navy on May 20. The warship, with high indigenous content, is designed for surveillance, anti-piracy, disaster relief, special operations and maritime security missions

Indian Naval Ship Sunayna arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit under the IOS SAGAR initiative, promoting regional maritime cooperation. The deployment includes multinational crew members from 16 countries and highlights India’s Neighbourhood First policy and commitment to security, stability and friendship in the Indian Ocean

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