Indian Navy News

Indian Armed Forces conducted the military drills in the Rann of Kutch and the Creek sector, an area where tidal marshlands, shifting channels and shallow waters demand high tactical precision and coordination.

The meth supply chain begins far from the coast. Afghan precursor chemicals—once used in heroin production—have shifted into small-batch meth labs scattered across southern Afghanistan and Pakistan’s border districts.

The three-service exercise began on November 3 and will go on till November 13. The most critical final phase is now under way along the western border.

On 2 November 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the communication satellite GSAT-7R (code-name CMS-03), specifically built for the Indian Navy. 

In the deserts of Rajasthan and the waters off Gujarat, India’s three military wings have launched their biggest war exercise since Operation Sindoor.

Describing IPRD 2025 as “a meet-up to make the Indian Ocean safer and stronger,” he said the forum is meant to turn “talk into action” on climate risks, secure shipping, ports and undersea cables, and the blue economy for countries working together.

The high-stakes tri-service wargame will test India’s joint combat readiness across desert, sea, and air, with massive troop movements, live-fire drills, and coordinated strikes unfolding along the western front.

Notably, the President who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces also took a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station, Assam on April 8, 2023.

Launched in 2015, SAGAR embodied Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s belief that “the security and prosperity of nations are intimately connected to oceans.”

In the western Indian Ocean, analysts increasingly describe this as a hybrid threat: illicit networks that generate profit, destabilise governance, and serve the strategic interests of state-aligned actors.

Beneath the deck where PM Modi stood, Barak-8 SAMs give INS Vikrant destroyer-level firepower. These 32 vertical launch cells reach 100 km, hit speeds of 2,500 km/hr and can strike targets up to 20 km high.

According to the Navy, the ship's crew swiftly responded to a distress call, coordinating with a civil tug hired by the shipping company to bring the blaze under control. 

The record of India’s Navy, the European Union’s Operation Atalanta, and the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Bahrain is a matter of public documentation. 

Amid roaring jets and gleaming warships, PM Modi celebrated Diwali onboard INS Vikrant with naval personnel, enjoying air displays and festive performances.

INS Vikrant, India’s colossal floating fortress, commands the oceans with unstoppable might. With cutting-edge weaponry, fearless air wings, and unmatched power, it dominates seas, striking fear into any adversary daring to challenge India’s maritime supremacy.

This year’s theme, “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement,” reflects India’s effort to strengthen partnerships and practical coordination across the Indo-Pacific. 

These maritime operations included carrier-based fighter jets, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) helicopters, and shore-based maritime reconnaissance aircraft that executed Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air combat and integrated air defence drills.

These maritime operations included carrier-based fighter jets, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) helicopters, and shore-based maritime reconnaissance aircraft that executed Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air combat and integrated air defence drills.

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 06 Oct 2025, a shining symbol of a maritime ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with over 80% indigenous content.

The Indian Navy’s INS Nistar and DSRV Tiger X conducted successful submarine rescues during Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, mating with South Korea and Singapore submarines, showcasing India’s global submarine rescue capability.