The Indian Navy marked a major milestone in its modernisation drive with the commissioning of its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Dabolim, in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Adm Dinesh K Tripathi.
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Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Embarks on Official Visit to the United States to Strengthen India–US Naval Partnership
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has embarked on an official visit to the United States from November 12 to 17, 2025, aimed at reinforcing the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the United States Navy — a vital pillar of the India–US Defence Partnership. The visit includes high-level meetings with senior U.S. defence officials and naval commanders to enhance operational cooperation and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian Navy Launches Final ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Ajay’ at GRSE, Kolkata
The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the launch of ‘Ajay’, the eighth and final ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) series, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. This indigenously built warship strengthens India's underwater surveillance and ASW capabilities.
Indian Navy’s Omkar Singh Wins Historic Bronze at 2025 CISM World Military Shooting Championship
In a landmark moment for Indian defence sports, Indian Navy’s Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Omkar Singh clinched a historic Bronze Medal at the 2025 CISM World Military Shooting Championship held in Elverum, Norway — marking India’s first-ever medal at the global military shooting event.
Fifth Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Achal’ Launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd for Indian Coast Guard
Goa Shipyard Ltd has launched Achal, the fifth in a series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard. Built under the ₹473 crore project, the vessel supports coastal security, local industry, and the Make in India initiative.
