- April 23rd, 2025
In a landmark decision that could reshape the regional balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian government has approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France. This move is a clear signal of New Delhi’s intent...
TROPEX 2025 Highlights the Indian Navy’s Amphibious Capabilities Gap The Indian Navy’s largest maritime wargame, Theatre-Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) 2025, has placed a renewed focus on amphibious operations. However, India currently operates just one Landing Platform Dock (LPD)—the INS Jalashwa—leased from...
The Indian Navy has initiated the development of a cutting-edge Loyal Wingman drone, signaling a major step toward integrating manned-unmanned teaming (MUMT) into its naval aviation strategy. This move comes at a time when the timeline for inducting the Navy’s indigenous...
In a transformative shift in naval defense, the Indian Navy is initiating the deployment of 12 indigenous autonomous surface vessels, capable of traversing vast distances without human intervention. This development highlights the changing landscape of modern warfare, where unmanned technologies...
In a remarkable display of diplomatic engagement, top leaders from Germany and Spain have made high-profile visits to India, aiming to secure a substantial defense contract to co-develop and co-produce six Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines for the Indian Navy. This...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a significant leap in bolstering the long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of its armed forces. On 15 October, the MoD officially announced its commitment to acquire 31 medium-altitude long endurance...
The Indian Navy’s undersea combat capabilities, particularly in nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), lag significantly behind those of China. To address this shortfall, the Indian government has approved the construction of two SSNs. This decision, though expensive, reflects the urgent need...
The Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) is a critical hub for enhancing maritime security and maritime domain awareness (MDA) in one of the world's most strategically significant waterways. Established in 2018, the IFC-IOR was envisioned as a...
The Indian Navy is gearing up to acquire six advanced submarines under Project-75I. This project, with its focus on stealth and endurance, aims to integrate Fuel Cell Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology with cutting-edge Lithium-ion batteries, positioning the Indian Navy at...
India plans to build a new naval base off the country's south-west coast and close to the Maldives, a move amid rising tensions between Delhi and the island nation. The Indian Navy plans to construct INS Jatayu on Minicoy, the...
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