News: The Indian Navy will commission its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, on 17 December 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa. About INAS 335 (Ospreys) INAS 335″ primarily refers to the Indian Naval Air Squadron 335, nicknamed the “Ospreys” which is the Indian Navy’s second squadron of MH-60R multi-role helicopters. Built by: The MH-60R helicopter… Continue reading INAS 335 (Ospreys)
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First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
News- The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Kochi on 16 December 2025. About First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’ DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy. Built by: DSC A20 has been… Continue reading First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. About the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme The Technology Development Fund (TDF) is established under the Make in India initiative to promote self-reliance in defence technology. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence… Continue reading Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Operation Trident
News: Recently, the Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day to commemorate the Indian Navy’s attack on Karachi Harbor during Operation Trident in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. About Operation Trident Operation Trident was a naval operation launched by the Indian Navy during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The operation was launched on December 4, 1971, as… Continue reading Operation Trident
High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
News- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. About the Test The test was conducted to validate canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. It marks a major achievement in India’s indigenous defence capability and places India among… Continue reading High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
Heron Mk II
News: India plans to procure additional satellite-linked Heron Mk II UAVs from Israel under emergency procurement to strengthen unmanned capabilities after Operation Sindoor. About Heron Mk II The Heron Mk II is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance roles. Manufactured by : It is manufactured by Israel… Continue reading Heron Mk II
INS Taragiri
News: INS Taragiri (Yard 12653) was delivered to the Indian Navy at MDL, Mumbai. About INS Taragiri INS Taragiri is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigates of the Indian Navy. New version: The new Taragiri is a reincarnation of erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate. Bulit by: It is the third P17A… Continue reading INS Taragiri
Swavlamban 2025
News: The fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Seminar Swavlamban 2025 will commence in New Delhi. About Swavlamban 2025 Swavlamban 2025 is the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar designed to highlight advancements in naval self-reliance. Schedule: The seminar is scheduled to commence… Continue reading Swavlamban 2025
ASW-SWC Mahe
News: The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of ASW-SWC Mahe before its commissioning in Mumbai. About ASW-SWC Mahe INS Mahe is the first ship of the new Mahe-class ASW-SWC series, intended for the Indian Navy. The ship is named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western coast, tying the unit to Indian… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mahe
Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
News: U.S.A Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to combat narco-terrorism, highlighting growing military tensions in the Latin American region, especially with Venezuela. About Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR Launched by: U.S. Ministry of War (Defence) Objective: To defend the U.S.A homeland, combat narco-terrorism, and secure the Western Hemisphere from drugs, particularly those coming from… Continue reading Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
