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
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
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
