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The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved military hardware purchases worth Rs 79,000 crore for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including Nag Missile System, landing platform docks, high-mobility vehicles, and advanced torpedoes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard India’s first home-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, witnessing fighter jet operations, cultural performances, and a warship steam-past, lauding the Navy’s dedication and describing the experience as a special Diwali spent among servicemen

PM Modi praised the extraordinary coordination among the three services during Operation Sindoor, which compelled Pakistan to surrender. Addressing Navy personnel on INS Vikrant, he lauded armed forces’ valour and highlighted India’s progress against Maoist violence and defence self-reliance

The Indian and Indonesian navies are conducting Exercise Samudra Shakti in Visakhapatnam from October 14–17. Featuring INS Kavaratti and KRI John Lie, the drill enhances cooperation, interoperability, and shared maritime security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region

The Indian Navy is hosting a seminar on cyber threats to the maritime sector, featuring top ministries, defence experts, and start-ups. The event promotes cybersecurity collaboration, indigenous innovation, and secure maritime growth under national development visions

The Indian Navy has commissioned Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Visakhapatnam. Built indigenously by GRSE with 80 per cent local components, the vessel strengthens the Navy’s ASW capabilities for coastal and shallow-water operations.

Odisha-based Coratia Technologies has signed a Rs 66 crore deal with the Indian Navy to supply indigenous underwater robots—Jalasimha, Jaladuta, and Navya (ASV). Powered by AI and ML, these UWROVs enable sonar-based mapping and data analytics for defence and civil use.

The Indian Navy received INS Androth, the second of eight indigenously built ASW Shallow Water Crafts, from GRSE Kolkata. Equipped with modern ASW weapons and sonar, it boosts coastal defence and aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, India’s latest Project 17A stealth frigates, at Visakhapatnam, marking a major boost to the Navy’s capabilities and indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiativ

ISRO chief V Narayanan announced plans for a 40-storey rocket capable of launching 75,000 kg into low Earth orbit. Upcoming missions include NAVIC, N1 rocket, GSAT-7R for the Navy, and US satellite launch, alongside tripling India’s satellite fleet by 2029

Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to defeat Indian Navy FT 2-1 in the first quarterfinal of the Durand Cup, securing their second consecutive semifinal appearance with goals from Lyngdoh and Sana

The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy concluded SIMBEX 2025, a joint maritime exercise featuring sea and shore phases, complex drills, and exchanges to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.

India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, in Visakhapatnam. Equipped with advanced submarine rescue systems, Nistar marks a significant maritime milestone, boosting India's naval capabilities and global standing in submarine rescue operations, according to naval and defence officials

Veera Dynamics launched Project RAMA, a stealth material that reduces radar and thermal visibility. In partnership with Binford Labs, the material will be integrated into autonomous drones, enhancing their ability to operate covertly in contested military zones.

The keel laying of the third Fleet Support Ship for the Indian Navy was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. The 40,000-ton vessels will enhance naval logistics and HADR capability. Delivery begins mid-2027 under a 2023 contract with HSL

INS Nistar, India’s first home-built diving support vessel, has been delivered to the Navy. Designed for deep-sea rescue and submarine emergencies, it supports missions up to 1000 meters and is a major step under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in naval defence

Security forces intensified efforts to locate a suspicious boat, possibly a Pakistani fishing vessel, spotted off Maharashtra’s Raigad coast. Poor weather hindered interception attempts. The incident prompted heightened coastal security, evoking memories of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks launched via sea

The Indian Navy extinguished a major fire aboard MT Yi Cheng 6 near Fujairah, UAE, rescuing all 14 Indian crew members. INS Tabar led the high-risk operation, showcasing the Navy's rapid response and commitment to maritime safety.

Vishal Yadav, posted in Delhi's naval headquarters, allegedly shared classified defence data with a Pakistani handler posing as an Indian woman.

Officials said earlier an explosion was reported from the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, but later clarified it was a fire. The underdeck fire was first intimated at around 10.30 am by the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai to their counterparts in Kochi