Indian Navy conducts largest war game in its history
1 year, 10 months 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 as well as submarines and aircraft are put through complex maritime operational deployments to validate and refine the Navy’s concept of operations including operational logistics and interoperability with other services. “Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, this exercise provides an opportunity to test the combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Indian Navy to operate in a multi-threat environment,” said Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal. The maritime exercise also facilitates operational-level interaction with the Indian Army, Indian Airforce and the Coast Guard, further strengthening interoperability and joint operations in a complex environment, he added.

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Indian Navy to Conduct Sea Vigil-24 Coastal Defence Exercise
1 month ago

Indian Navy to Conduct Sea Vigil-24 Coastal Defence Exercise

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Indian Navy will conduct the fourth edition of pan-India coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-24, on November 20-21. The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, National Security Guard, Border Security Force and Central Industrial Security Force will also take part in the two-day mega drill covering the entire 11,098 kms coastline and vast exclusive economic zone of 2.4 million square …

Indian Coast Guard to host India's largest maritime rescue exercise
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard to host India's largest maritime rescue exercise

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard is gearing up to host India's largest National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise which will have a major gathering of international representatives. The ICG on Monday said, "The two-day event will feature the largest ever real-time simulations aimed at honing the skills required for effective Search and Rescue operations, collaborative efforts among regional and …

Tri-services Exercise Along LAC to Hone Combat Skills
1 month, 1 week ago

Tri-services Exercise Along LAC to Hone Combat Skills

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ongoing high-intensity tri-services exercise Poorvi Prahar which began on November 10 in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh along the LAC will conclude on November 18. This large-scale, joint exercise aims to hone the combat effectiveness of the Indian army, navy, and air force in executing integrated joint operations in the challenging mountainous terrain of the region, …

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8
2 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 …

Indian Navy Conducts 'Poorvi Lehar' Exercise to Enhance Maritime Security Preparedness
8 months ago

Indian Navy Conducts 'Poorvi Lehar' Exercise to Enhance Maritime Security Preparedness

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy conducted exercise `Poorvi Lehar’ on the East Coast under the operational control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The exercise aimed at validation of procedures towards assessment of Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region. It was conducted in multiple phases including combat training in a realistic scenario during the tactical …

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Vantage | What Pak-China's biggest naval drills mean for India
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | What Pak-China's biggest naval drills mean for India

Firstpost  

The emphasis on high-seas operations indicates a strategic shift in priorities for both Pakistan and China In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific, the alliance between Pakistan and China has taken a military turn, evident in their joint naval exercises. China’s contribution includes warships, submarines and guided missile frigates, while Pakistan has committed a substantial naval force, including vessels, …

Army to conduct major exercise in western Punjab
1 year, 7 months ago

Army to conduct major exercise in western Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The army will be conducting a major exercise in western Punjab this month to validate the offensive capability of its formations, according to a statement issued here on Sunday. The exercise is expected to be one of the biggest in recent times and will be witnessed by the Army commander, Western Command, and other key officials. “The exercise is planned …

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Indian Army's operational readiness should always be at peak: Rajnath Singh to force commanders
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian Army's operational readiness should always be at peak: Rajnath Singh to force commanders

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on the top Army commanders on November 9 to always maintain the force's operational readiness at its peak level amid a lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The Army said the Defence Minister commended the force for maintaining a high operational readiness towards ensuring security and national sovereignty. Mr. Singh also referred to …

Rajnath Compliments Indian Navy for Maintaining a 'high Operational' State
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajnath Compliments Indian Navy for Maintaining a 'high Operational' State

News 18  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday commended the Indian Navy for maintaining a “high operational” state towards ensuring secure seas for national security and prosperity. “The defence minister, during the interaction commended the Navy for maintaining a high operational tempo towards ensuring secure seas for national security and prosperity,” the Navy said. He also congratulated the Navy for successful commissioning …

Indian Navy 'Highly Successful' in Maintaining Safety of Seas, Says President Kovind
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Navy 'Highly Successful' in Maintaining Safety of Seas, Says President Kovind

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the Indian Navy’s constant vigil, prompt response to incidents and untiring efforts have been highly successful in maintaining the safety of the seas as India believed in security and growth for all in the region, with focus on cooperative measures for sustainable use of oceans. Addressing the Naval fleet during the President’s Fleet …

Army Chief witnesses mega military exercise aimed at integrated warfare
3 years ago

Army Chief witnesses mega military exercise aimed at integrated warfare

India Today  

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane concluded a two-day visit to Jaisalmer, witnessing a military exercise aimed at bringing about synergy, keeping in mind challenges of future warfare. During the visit, the Army Chief reviewed Exercise Dakshin Shakti, which was conducted by the Southern Command of Indian Army with an aim to ensure integrated application of forces in Multi-Domain …

30,000 soldiers take part in military drill for future warfare
3 years, 1 month ago

30,000 soldiers take part in military drill for future warfare

India Today  

Aimed at fighting future wars with synergy among forces, the Indian Army is conducting a theatre-level exercise with 30,000 soldiers in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Indian Army, Indian Air force, Indian Navy, Border Security Force, Indian Coast Guard and National Intelligence Organisations will be part of the exercise. The exercise is designed to validate new concepts and doctrines for integration …

U.K., India joint military exercise is to keep peace and stability: CSG top officer
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

Malabar exercise is to provide stability in the region, says U.S. Navy chief
3 years, 2 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, …

India, Japan conduct 3-day maritime exercise in Arabian Sea
3 years, 2 months ago

India, Japan conduct 3-day maritime exercise in Arabian Sea

India Today  

The fifth edition of three-day India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force held in Arabian Sea ended on Friday. 5th Ed of bilateral #maritime ex #JIMEX saw ships & aircraft of @jmsdf_pao_eng & #IndianNavy engaging in a high tempo of operations focused on air, surface & sub-surface dimensions of #MaritimeOps as well …

India, Singapore Conduct 3-day Mega Naval Wargame Near South China Sea
3 years, 3 months ago

India, Singapore Conduct 3-day Mega Naval Wargame Near South China Sea

News 18  

India and Singapore have carried out a mega naval wargame in the southern fringes of the South China Sea over the last three days, in reflection of their growing congruence of interests in the strategically key region. The Indian Navy deployed its guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay, anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan and guided-missile corvette INS Kora and one P8I long-range …

Indian Navy Eastern Fleet to deploy task force for two months in South China Sea
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy Eastern Fleet to deploy task force for two months in South China Sea

India Today  

Indian Navy ships will proceed on an overseas deployment to South East Asian countries as part of India’s 'Act East' policy to enhance military cooperation amid China's increasing forays in the Indian Ocean Region. "In pursuit of the Act East policy and to enhance military cooperation with friendly countries, a Task Force of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet is scheduled to …

India, France begin annual joint naval exercise Varuna
3 years, 7 months ago

India, France begin annual joint naval exercise Varuna

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, India and France on Sunday commenced their annual “Varuna” joint naval exercise with large-scale drills in the western Arabian Sea. This is the 19th edition of the exercise and “involves the participation of the French Navy aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, and its entire carrier strike group,” the French embassy …

India, US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise in Eastern Indian Ocean Region
3 years, 8 months ago

India, US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise in Eastern Indian Ocean Region

News 18  

India and the US on Sunday kicked off a two-day naval exercise in the eastern Indian Ocean Region, reflecting the growing congruence in their defence and military partnership. The Indian Navy deployed its warship Shivalik and long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I in the ‘PASSEX’ exercise while the US Navy was represented by the USS Theodore Rosevelt carrier strike group, officials …

Indian Navy to conduct second edition of 'Sea Vigil', largest coastal defence exercise, today
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Navy to conduct second edition of 'Sea Vigil', largest coastal defence exercise, today

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy will kick-start the second edition of mega defence exercise, Sea Vigil, on Tuesday. “The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise is unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and the objectives to be met,” said Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal. “Sea Vigil and TROPEX together …

Indian Navy to conduct pan-India coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil-21' from Jan 12
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Navy to conduct pan-India coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil-21' from Jan 12

India TV News  

The Indian Navy will conduct a two-day biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil-21' from Tuesday to review its coastal security preparedness. Billed as India's largest coastal defence exercise, it was first conducted in January 2019. "The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise is unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of …

Indian Navy ends jam-packed year with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Navy ends jam-packed year with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea

India Today  

The navies of India and Vietnam carried out a passage exercise or PASSEX in the South China Sea on December 26 and 27 as Indian Navy Kiltan returned from Ho Chi Minh City delivering relief material to the country for its flood-affected areas. As part of Indian government’s vision of SAGAR, the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries …

Maritime operations: Lessons from Malabar 2020
4 years, 1 month ago

Maritime operations: Lessons from Malabar 2020

India Today  

Commander Mukesh Saini remembers the first Malabar exercise, way back in 1992—a day-long event, conducted in the Arabian Sea with just four warships, two from the Indian Navy and two from the US Navy. The associated air operations included ‘shepherded strikes’, where AEW aircraft like the E2C Hawkeye guided fighter aircraft like the Indian Navy’s MiG-29Ks and the US Navy’s …

After Malabar exercise, Indian Navy conducts war games with Thailand and Singapore
4 years, 1 month ago

After Malabar exercise, Indian Navy conducts war games with Thailand and Singapore

India Today  

After Malabar Exercise, the Indian Navy is carrying out war games with the navies of Singapore and Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Indian Navy ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the second edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20, from 21 to 22 November 20 in Andaman Sea. The …

Malabar Exercise: Indian, US navies perform war-game with air assets in Arabian Sea
4 years, 1 month ago

Malabar Exercise: Indian, US navies perform war-game with air assets in Arabian Sea

India Today  

Air assets of the Indian and US navies were in action carrying out fighter flying operations from aircraft carriers in the Arabian Sea on Thursday in the second phase of the Malabar Exercise. There was a high tempo of fighter flying operations from the decks of the two participating aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and USS Nimitz, the Indian Navy said. …

India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises
4 years, 1 month ago

India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The navies of India, the United States, Australia and Japan held exercises Tuesday in the Northern Arabian Sea in the second phase of a naval drill seen as part of a regional initiative to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The Malabar naval exercise “highlights enhanced convergence of views amongst the four vibrant democracies on maritime …

Second Phase of Malabar Naval Exercise Begins in Arabian Sea; INS Vikramaditya, USS Nimitz Deployed
4 years, 1 month ago

Second Phase of Malabar Naval Exercise Begins in Arabian Sea; INS Vikramaditya, USS Nimitz Deployed

News 18  

New Delhi: The navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan on Tuesday began the second phase of the Malabar naval exercise in the northern Arabian Sea involving two aircraft carriers and a number of frontline warships, submarines and maritime reconnaissance aircraft, officials said. The major highlight of the four-day exercise is the participation of Indian Navy’s Vikramaditya carrier battle …

Indian, Sri Lankan navies begin Slinex 2020: Three-day exercise to highlight 'growing congruence' between two countries
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian, Sri Lankan navies begin Slinex 2020: Three-day exercise to highlight 'growing congruence' between two countries

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy will deploy anti-submarine warfare corvettes INS Kamorta and INS Kiltan as well as a sizeable number of advanced light helicopters, Chetak helicopter and Dornier maritime patrol aircraft The navies of India and Sri Lanka began a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee on Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in …

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China
4 years, 2 months ago

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China

News 18  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. “SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain,” an Indian Navy …

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday

Live Mint  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. "SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain," an Indian Navy …

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday
4 years, 3 months ago

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday

News 18  

New Delhi: Navies of India and Australia will carry out a two-day mega exercise in the Indian Ocean Region beginning Wednesday that will involve a range of complex naval manoeuvres, anti-aircraft drills and helicopter operations, officials said. The exercise comes in the midst of India's tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese …

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