News: The Indo-Pacific regional dialogue 2026 will be organised in New Delhi from November 3 to 5, 2026. About Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 Indo-Pacific regional dialogue 2026 is an apex level international annual conference of the Indian Navy. Organised by: It is being organized by the Indian Navy in association with its knowledge partner, the… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026
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Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
News: India has called on member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to unite against all forms of terrorism. About Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multinational forum for strengthening cooperation towards… Continue reading Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes
News: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹1,543 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited for additional Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes. About Varunastra Varunastra is an indigenously developed heavy-weight torpedo launched from ships to target enemy submarines. It is powered by electricity. Developed by: It was developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL),… Continue reading Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes
Samarthak Vessel
News: The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak Vessel, the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into its fleet, at Naval Base Karwarat Naval Base Karwar. About Samarthak Vessel The Samarthak vessel is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into Indian Navy. Developed by: It has been built by Larsen & Toubro under… Continue reading Samarthak Vessel
Bharat Rice
News: The Indian Army launched ‘Bharat Rice’ on October 12, 2026, to improve ration quality and strengthen military logistics. About Bharat Rice The Indian Army launched the Bharat Rice initiative in New Delhi. Agencies involved: The Directorate General of Supplies and Transport is leading the initiative with support from the Food Corporation of India (FCI),… Continue reading Bharat Rice
Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’
News: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) launched ‘Shreyas’, the third of four Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels built for the Indian Navy. About Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’ Classification: It is the third of four Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs). The NGOPVs form part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship NGOPV programme. The first vessel,… Continue reading Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’
ASW-SWC Mangrol
News: The third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Mangrol, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 October 2026. About ASW-SWC Mangrol Mangrol is the 3rd Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of Indian Navy. Built by: It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Naming: It is named after Mangrol,… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mangrol
PROJECT SEABIRD
News: Residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of Indian Navy along with critical trunk utility and amenity infrastructure was inaugrated as part of Project Seabird Phase IIA. About PROJECT SEABIRD Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. It is the largest naval infrastructure project for India. Location: It… Continue reading PROJECT SEABIRD
Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden live jump of the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at one of the highest-altitude drop zones, Nyoma (Mudh DZ). About Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) TheAdvanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) is a static line parachute system meant for mass drop of paratroopers. Developed by: It is designed and developed… Continue reading Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1)
News: Defence Minister will launch Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) will launch First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) at Visakhapatnam. About First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) is the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy. It has been named as Surya. Deployment location: It will be deployed… Continue reading First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1)
