Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India is sending four navy ships for exercises and port visits with the Philippines, Vietnam Singapore Indonesia and Australia to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, its navy said Wednesday, as China's maritime power grows in the area. Commander Vivek Madhwal, the Indian navy spokesman, said four ships will take part. "Besides regular port calls, the task group will operate in conjunction with friendly navies to build military relations and develop interoperability in the conduct of maritime operations,” the statement said.

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Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?
3 days, 2 hours ago

Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?

Live Mint  

India has been invited to join the multilateral alliance Squad to prevent China's influence in the South China Sea. China's dominance in South China Sea The Philippines' request comes after China conducted live-fire naval drills in international waters in the Tasman Sea, situated between Australia and New Zealand. Brawner stressed the need for collaboration between “like-minded nations” to exchange intelligence …

Indian Navy’s theatre level exercise TROPEX 2025: A show of strength and synergy in a complex world
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Navy’s theatre level exercise TROPEX 2025: A show of strength and synergy in a complex world

Firstpost  

The exercise integrates combat operations across the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard, validating the concept of joint warfare in modern conflict scenarios TROPEX 2025 includes a comprehensive deployment of more than 65 Navy vessels, nine submarines, and more than 80 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Image: Southern Command on X The Indian Navy has once again commenced its flagship …

In pictures: 10 times Indian Navy made a splash in international waters with bilateral, multilateral exercises
1 month ago

In pictures: 10 times Indian Navy made a splash in international waters with bilateral, multilateral exercises

Firstpost  

From exercises such as Malabar, involving the United States, Japan, and Australia, to Milan, which includes navies from Southeast Asia and beyond, here’s a look at 10 times the Indian Navy made a splash in global waters The Indian Navy hosts and takes part in several bilateral and multilateral exercises. Image source: X.com/@indiannavy The recently concluded AMAN 2025 naval exercise, …

Navy's surveillance aircraft, naval ship arrive in Indonesia amid BrahMos deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Navy's surveillance aircraft, naval ship arrive in Indonesia amid BrahMos deal

India Today  

India and Indonesia are expanding defence ties with high-level military engagements. The Indian Navy's INS Shardul and a P8I maritime surveillance aircraft have arrived in Bali for the international fleet review 2025 and the multilateral naval exercise Komodo. INS Shardul and the P8I will also take part in exercise Komodo, a multilateral naval drill focused on maritime security. This follows …

China joins Pakistan's naval drill amid rising security concerns in Indian Ocean
1 month, 1 week ago

China joins Pakistan's naval drill amid rising security concerns in Indian Ocean

India Today  

China is participating in Pakistan's multinational AMAN-2025 naval exercise, bolstering military ties amid rising Indian Ocean security concerns. China's participation aligns with its naval expansion in the Indian Ocean. The drill coincides with India’s TROPEX exercise, a large-scale Indian Navy drill testing combat readiness. Last month, China reportedly sent two research vessels to the Indian Ocean, further raising concerns in …

Indian Navy concludes jointmanship drills under TROPEX-25: Here's a look at bilateral and multilateral exercises it hosts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy concludes jointmanship drills under TROPEX-25: Here's a look at bilateral and multilateral exercises it hosts

Firstpost  

Beyond the domestic TROPEX-25, the Indian Navy maintains a robust schedule of bilateral and multilateral exercises with navies around the world. Image courtesy: X.com/@indiannavy The Indian Navy recently concluded a massive biennial maritime exercise– the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise. The exercise also demonstrated the Navy’s aerial strength, with MiG-29K fighter jets and helicopters performing bomb busts, rocket firings, and …

Maritime drill in Indian Ocean on as Quad foreign ministers set to meet
2 months ago

Maritime drill in Indian Ocean on as Quad foreign ministers set to meet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While the maritime forces of the Quad nations are together exercising in the Indian Ocean as part of a multinational exercise, the foreign ministers of India, Australia and Japan are expected to meet a day after Donald Trump takes oath as the 47th US President on January 20. The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, …

Nine navies hold joint drills in strategic straits between Indian Ocean and the Pacific
2 months ago

Nine navies hold joint drills in strategic straits between Indian Ocean and the Pacific

The Hindu  

Navies of nine Indo-Pacific countries, including India, are taking part in a multilateral exercise, La Perouse, hosted by France in the strategic straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. In an important sign of strengthening interoperability, the statement said, “During this exercise, all navies will train in the use of IORIS, a communication …

Indian Naval Ship Mumbai participates in multinational La Perouse exercise
2 months ago

Indian Naval Ship Mumbai participates in multinational La Perouse exercise

India Today  

Indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer Indian Naval Ship Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of the multinational naval exercise La Perouse in the eastern Indian Ocean, a defence ministry statement said on Saturday. The 2025 edition of the La Perouse exercise is being headed by France with eight other countries - India, the US, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, …

Pakistan's upcoming joint naval exercise with China sparks Indian concerns
2 months ago

Pakistan's upcoming joint naval exercise with China sparks Indian concerns

India Today  

The upcoming AMAN-25 multinational naval exercise, hosted by the Pakistan Navy, and scheduled from February 7 to 11, 2025, in Karachi, has garnered significant attention, especially with expectations of the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China actively participating. China’s involvement in AMAN-25 could be viewed as an effort to project power in the region and solidify its maritime influence, directly …

India and France conduct high-level maritime exercise in Arabian Sea
2 months, 1 week ago

India and France conduct high-level maritime exercise in Arabian Sea

India Today  

The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, recently conducted a maritime partnership exercise with the French Navy’s Carrier Strike Group on the Western seaboard in the Arabian Sea region. The exercise featured the Navy's indigenously built stealth guided-missile destroyer, INS Mormugao, alongside aircraft from the Air Force, showcasing the high level of coordination and operational synergy between …

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8

The Hindu  

India will host the Malabar Naval Exercise 2024, a major international naval exercise involving Australia, Japan, and the United States. The exercise will take place from October 8 to 18 in Visakhapatnam, featuring various Indian naval platforms and special forces from all four nations. It will focus on enhancing cooperation and operational capabilities through complex maritime operations such as anti-submarine …

Defence | Adml Sunil Lanba (Retd): Indian Ocean as India's ocean
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Defence | Adml Sunil Lanba (Retd): Indian Ocean as India's ocean

India Today  

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world, and the nations along its periphery and hinterland account for over 35 per cent of the global population and some of the fastest gro­wing economies in the world. In the contemporary geostrategic landscape, the Indian Navy’s cooperative initiatives provide significant tools for India’s foreign policy to work towards making …

India, US conduct joint multi-manoeuvre maritime exercise in Arabian Sea
8 months, 1 week ago

India, US conduct joint multi-manoeuvre maritime exercise in Arabian Sea

New Indian Express  

Giving details about the exercise, the Indian Navy added, “The ships undertook replenishment at sea, crossdeck flying operations, and air defence exercises, including maritime manoeuvres, demonstrating seamless Indian Navy-US Navy interoperability and enhancing the ability to undertake complex joint maritime operations.” The US Embassy, in its statement, said, “The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group operated alongside forces from the U.S. …

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle

Hindustan Times  

Indian Navy Flexes Muscle In South China Sea With Three Warships Amid China-Philippines Tussle India will deploy three warships in the South China Sea amid ongoing tensions between China and the Philippines. The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet has made operational deployments of three of its ships: INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan. Watch NATIONAL NEWS #indiannavy #southchinasea #china #india …

3 Indian Naval Ships Arrive In Singapore For Operational Deployment To South China Sea
10 months, 2 weeks ago

3 Indian Naval Ships Arrive In Singapore For Operational Deployment To South China Sea

ABP News  

Singapore: Three Indian Naval Ships have arrived in Singapore for a three-day visit as part of the operational deployment of the Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea, underscoring the strong linkages between both navies. Led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan reached the Changi naval base in the city-state on Monday, the …

India has long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in the region: Jaishankar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India has long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in the region: Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

Manila, Mar 26 India has a long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in this region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday as he hailed the docking of an Indian Coast Guard ship here signified the deepening of bilateral ties with Manila. Jaishankar, who is in the Philippines on the second leg of his …

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans
1 year ago

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans

Firstpost  

In an era of uncertainties and wars, the sight of an assertive but responsible Indian naval presence will eventually grow to be a powerful and reassuring one in the high seas India’s focus on its land borders has historically stemmed from past learnings from medieval-era invasions and in the current era, involved conflicts over land borders or around states contiguous …

Aircraft Carriers, Foreign Vessels Arrive for MILAN-2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Aircraft Carriers, Foreign Vessels Arrive for MILAN-2024

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: Two aircraft carriers of Indian Navy, helicopters and other vessels have arrived in the sea off Visakhapatnam to participate in the biggest ever naval exercise – Milan-24 – starting February 19. 50 countries will be participating in the sea exercises, including 15 friendly foreign ships and aircraft, apart from a Maritime Patrol Aircraft, alongside 20 vessels of Indian Navy …

Challenge in the Indian Ocean
1 year, 1 month ago

Challenge in the Indian Ocean

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ocean region has become restive, with the war in West Asia finding an echo in the waters surrounding India, including a surge in attacks on merchant ships and attempted hijacking of vessels. While India has been involved in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia since 2008, the current situation has required the deployment of 10 frontline warships …

Vikramaditya, Vikrant Set to Anchor in Vizag for Multinational Naval Exercise
1 year, 3 months ago

Vikramaditya, Vikrant Set to Anchor in Vizag for Multinational Naval Exercise

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant will arrive in Vizag to participate in the biggest-ever multilateral naval exercise in Visakhapatnam for a week beginning February 19. Addressing the annual Navy Day press conference at the Eastern Naval Command headquarters on Sunday, commander-in-chief Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendherkar said invitations have been sent to 50 maritime nations. The vice admiral …

Indo-Pacific Disputes Can Escalate into Conflict, Says Chief of Naval Staff
1 year, 3 months ago

Indo-Pacific Disputes Can Escalate into Conflict, Says Chief of Naval Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The disputes in the Indo-Pacific do have the possibility of getting out of control and turning into conflict, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday against the backdrop of growing global concerns over China's increasing military assertiveness in the region.In a media briefing ahead of Navy Day on December 4, he also said India …

China, Pakistan conduct joint maritime exercises in Arabian Sea
1 year, 4 months ago

China, Pakistan conduct joint maritime exercises in Arabian Sea

Live Mint  

The Chinese and Pakistani navies have initiated a week-long joint exercise, 'Sea Guardians-3,' in the northern Arabian Sea. Commenting on the exercise, China's Ministry of National Defence's spokesperson, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, said, “During the exercise, China and Pakistan will conduct joint maritime patrols for the first time.” With the theme of "joint response to maritime security threats", the exercise …

Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia

The Diplomat  

The navies of Australia, India, Japan and the United States kicked off the 27th edition of the Malabar naval exercise off the coast of Sydney on August 11. In fact, the recent Japanese Defense White Paper said that “North Korea’s military activities pose an even more grave and imminent threat to Japan’s national security than ever before.” The white paper …

Indian Navy ships and aircraft arrive in Singapore for SIMBEX 23 | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy ships and aircraft arrive in Singapore for SIMBEX 23 | DETAILS

India TV News  

SIMBEX 23: Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise will be hosted by Singapore this year. For this, Indian Naval ships INS Ranvijay, INS Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore on Wednesday to participate in the 30th edition of the SIMBEX 23. The SIMBEX series of exercises between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy have been conducted annually …

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise
1 year, 7 months ago

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu  

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35 fighters jets joined the 27th edition of Malabar naval exercise involving Australia, India, Japan and the U.S., which concluded on the east coast of Australia off Sydney on Monday. “At the culmination of five days of multifarious exercises, Exercise Malabar vividly showcased the strong cooperation, shared values and the collective ability of the four …

U.S.-India ties facilitate development of defence platforms: Lloyd Austin
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S.-India ties facilitate development of defence platforms: Lloyd Austin

The Hindu  

The U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology allows the exploration of new ways to co-develop key defence platforms, U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin said in Singapore on Saturday, adding that the U.S. is committed to sharing the technological advances it has made to help its allies. Stressing that partnerships between countries can strengthen ties, Mr. Austin said …

US, Philippines, Japan set to hold first-ever joint naval drills
1 year, 9 months ago

US, Philippines, Japan set to hold first-ever joint naval drills

Al Jazeera  

Drills come as the US and China ramp up military diplomacy in the Asia Pacific, staging more frequent war games with allies and partners. The coastguards of the United States, Japan and the Philippines are set to launch maritime exercises in the South China Sea, in the first such drills between the three countries at a time of growing concern …

Indo-Indonesia bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concludes in South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

Indo-Indonesia bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concludes in South China Sea

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concluded in the South China Sea, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The sea phase, which took place from 17 to 19 May 2023, witnessed the participation of ASW corvette INS Kavaratti with an integral Chetak helicopter and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Indian …

Whose Indo-Pacific Are You Talking About? - News18
1 year, 10 months ago

Whose Indo-Pacific Are You Talking About? - News18

News 18  

In geographical terms, Maldives is a small country compared to most others. In this overall background, the irony was that Maldivian Vice President Faisal Naseem was urging for peace in the Indian Ocean at a conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, when the nation’s Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was participating and also co-moderating a green energy round-table of the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum …

Enhancing India’s maritime footprint in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 10 months ago

Enhancing India’s maritime footprint in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

From May 2-8, 2023, the maiden Association of Southeast Asian Nations -India Maritime Exercise took place in the Indian Ocean. India’s ASEAN outreach began in 1992 when New Delhi was admitted as a sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN; 2022 marked 30 years of this partnership, which was celebrated as India-ASEAN Friendship Year. In 2019, India and ASEAN outlined their approaches …

India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea

Live Mint  

India monitored several Chinese ships that appeared in a portion of the South China Sea where a flotilla of Southeast Asian nations’ warships were engaged in military drills, Bloomberg has reported citing a government official. The abrupt 90-degree turn of Chinese vessels into the path of the ASEAN-India maritime exercise was strikingly coincidental, but it’s unclear whether it was directly …

Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea from May 2-8
1 year, 10 months ago

Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea from May 2-8

The Hindu  

In a further step, in the expanding India-ASEAN military cooperation, the maiden ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise is set to begin on May 2 with war games in South China Sea. Navy Chief Adm. R. Hari Kumar is in Singapore for the exercise as well as to take part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition and International Maritime Security Conference being hosted …

Sharp divides: On the implications of the AUKUS trilateral defence pact
2 years ago

Sharp divides: On the implications of the AUKUS trilateral defence pact

The Hindu  

The joint appearance by the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, at the Naval Base Point Loma, U.S., this week, and their detailing about their “AUKUS” trilateral defence pact are significant in optics and substance, suggesting a new chapter in the global great power rivalry. The new alliance is seen as a counter to China exerting …

India’s aircraft carriers key to Indo-Pacific strategy
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s aircraft carriers key to Indo-Pacific strategy

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India is preparing to relaunch its INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier after a major refit, a critical step toward fulfilling its plan to deploy two carrier battle groups as it seeks to strengthen its regional maritime power to counter China’s increasing assertiveness. “This is significant in terms of India’s power projection capabilities, primarily within the Indian Ocean,” said …

Indian Navy conducts largest war game in its history
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian Navy conducts largest war game in its history

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Navy is carrying out its largest war game - Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise — with the participation of operational units of the Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft and units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard. As part of the exercise, all surface combatants of the Indian Navy including destroyers, frigates, corvettes …

Free And Open Indo-Pacific: 4-Nation Malabar Exercise And Its Strategic Importance For India
2 years, 4 months ago

Free And Open Indo-Pacific: 4-Nation Malabar Exercise And Its Strategic Importance For India

ABP News  

From bilateral Indo-US naval engagement three decades ago, the Malabar has evolved into a formidable four-nation maritime force, unitedly challenging the emerging threat from a regional “warlord” and a potential superpower, which takes prides in calling itself the dragon, the ferocious looking, fire spewing imaginary flying animal. Since China intends to establish its control and suzerainty over most part of …

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea
2 years, 4 months ago

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea

News 18  

The Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries — India, the US, Australia and Japan — began on Wednesday off the Yokosuka island near the East China Sea in the backdrop of China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. The opening ceremony of the exercise was attended by Commander of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Rear Admiral Sanjay …

India and Australia have common interest in Indian Ocean region: Australian Navy
2 years, 4 months ago

India and Australia have common interest in Indian Ocean region: Australian Navy

Live Mint  

Australia is increasing its military cooperation with India and both countries have common interests in the Indian Ocean region, which is an important area for Australia, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, Commander of the Australian Fleet said on Tuesday. It is one of Australia's key regional maritime engagements and under it, the Navy of the country is visiting 14 countries in …

Australian warships reach Visakhapatnam to participate in 'Indo-Pacific Endeavour' Exercise with Indian Navy
2 years, 4 months ago

Australian warships reach Visakhapatnam to participate in 'Indo-Pacific Endeavour' Exercise with Indian Navy

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh: In order to participate in an Exercise called 'Indo-Pacific Endeavour' with the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy ships HMAS Adelaide and Anzac arrived in Visakhapatnam on Monday. According to a press release from the Australian Defense Ministry, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, one of Australia's main regional engagement initiatives, will make a record-breaking 14 country-visit this time around as it returns …

India Navy conducts maritime exercise with Singapore at Visakhapatnam
2 years, 4 months ago

India Navy conducts maritime exercise with Singapore at Visakhapatnam

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise from 26 to 30 October at Visakhapatnam, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. “Two ships from Republic of Singapore Navy, RSS Stalwart and RSS Vigilance arrived Visakhapatnam on 25 October 2022 for participation in the exercise,” the ministry said. Rear Admiral Sean …

Indian Navy to showcase its might at Milan from Feb 25
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian Navy to showcase its might at Milan from Feb 25

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy is getting set to showcase its technological prowess and indigenization forays at Milan, the high-profile international naval exercises beginning both onshore and offshore here from February 25 to March 4. On display, among others, will be the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle developed by DRDO’s NSTL, Visakhapatnam, torpedoes, mines and other equipment, which were mostly indigenously developed. The Navy …

Increase in Indian Navy's budget aims at enhancing fleet to deter Chinese Navy expansion
3 years, 1 month ago

Increase in Indian Navy's budget aims at enhancing fleet to deter Chinese Navy expansion

India Today  

The bumper budget allocation for the Indian Navy will allow it to modernise its existing ships and submarines and also enhance its fleet in wake of increasing Chinese forays in the Indian Ocean Region and China ramping up its naval reach. The budget documents show, the Indian Army ended up spending Rs 11,104 crore less than its budget allocation for …

Indo-China border tensions adding to challenges in Indian Ocean Region: Navy chief
3 years, 3 months ago

Indo-China border tensions adding to challenges in Indian Ocean Region: Navy chief

India Today  

Referring to tensions with China over the last 18 months, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said the security situation along the northern borders has added to the existing challenges. The Navy chief said the Chinese navy has been present in the Indian Ocean Region since 2007. There has been a steady rise in the deployment of Chinese research …

U.K., India joint military exercise is to keep peace and stability: CSG top officer
3 years, 5 months ago

U.K., India joint military exercise is to keep peace and stability: CSG top officer

The Hindu  

As the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group gets ready for one of the biggest joint exercises - Konkan Shakti - with Indian armed forces, its biggest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has an added task- it aims to strengthen military as well as cultural ties with India with an intent to ‘demonstrate that democracies that have similar views of the …

Navy's Indo-Pacific role to expand: Rajnath Singh
3 years, 5 months ago

Navy's Indo-Pacific role to expand: Rajnath Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the Indo-Pacific region emerging as the new centre of international diplomacy and military alliances, top Indian Navy commanders kicked off their five-day conference on Monday to brainstorm on the maritime challenges facing the nation. Addressing the naval commanders, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Navy’s role in ensuring maintenance of peace and stability in the region …

India-US naval relationship unwavering: Chief of US Naval Operations
3 years, 5 months ago

India-US naval relationship unwavering: Chief of US Naval Operations

India Today  

Safe and secure seas cannot be preserved without a strong maritime force, Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday said on Friday while describing ties between navies of India and the US as "unwavering". "Safe and secure seas cannot be preserved without a strong maritime force," Admiral Gilday said. At the event, Admiral Gilday said both sides are achieving …

Malabar exercise is to provide stability in the region, says U.S. Navy chief
3 years, 5 months ago

Malabar exercise is to provide stability in the region, says U.S. Navy chief

The Hindu  

Exercise Malabar - 2021 is being held to provide peace and stability in the region and we are in the 25th edition of the India-U.S. partnership, said Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy, Michael Gilday. He was addressing the media on board USS Carl Vinson, the super aircraft carrier, which is the lead ship of the U.S. carrier strike group, …

Second phase of Malabar exercise from Oct 12-15, US to deploy nuclear-powered aircraft
3 years, 5 months ago

Second phase of Malabar exercise from Oct 12-15, US to deploy nuclear-powered aircraft

India Today  

The Indian Navy will participate in the second phase of Malabar exercise along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy. “The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Ranvijay, INS Satpura, P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and a Submarine,” a statement from the navy said. “The second phase of the exercise would build …

Exercise Malabar Phase-II to be held next week in Bay of Bengal
3 years, 5 months ago

Exercise Malabar Phase-II to be held next week in Bay of Bengal

The Hindu  

The Quadrilateral group comprising India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. is scheduled to hold Phase-II of the Malabar naval exercise next week, according to official sources. This is the first military engagement among the Quad partner countries since Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. unveiled the AUKUS initiative to deepen cooperation on a range of “emerging security and defence capabilities” …

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