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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

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