Indian Navy commissions advanced warships Surat and Nilgiri, along with submarine Vagsheer, marking India’s defense self-reliance and indigenous shipbuilding progress. These platforms feature advanced technology and modern aviation capabilities.
The Indian Navy’s INS Tushil warship showcased its advanced weapon systems, including the A-190E naval gun and Brahmos missile launch system, at a London stop.
India launched two new ships, INS Surat and INS Nilgiri, in December 2024, marking a significant step towards self-reliance and becoming a self-reliant nation.
INS Tushil, India’s stealth frigate, embarks on its first operational journey from Kaliningrad, Russia, aiming for diplomatic, military, and security-related activities in friendly countries.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd is constructing India’s first Next-Gen Missile Vessels, marking a significant step towards advanced weapon-intensive ships, with a steel-cutting ceremony held on 16 December 2024.
Nirdeshak, India’s second ship in the Survey Vessel (Large) Project, was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, marking the country’s self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat program.
Indonesia is keen to collaborate with India in defense technology, with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi discussing strategic ties and participating in a multilateral naval exercise in Bali.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Indian Navy collaborate to enhance logistics education, research, and training, focusing on supply chain management, eco-friendly logistics, and various transport methods.
India’s Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, is set to visit Indonesia to strengthen defence ties and discuss naval cooperation.
The Indian Navy is set to receive its new survey ship, Nirdeshak, next week, which will aid warships and submarines in their operations.
