The Indian Navy has received indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, boosting deep-sea rescue, submarine support and underwater operations while strengthening India’s self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
The Indian Navy launched Machilipatnam, the seventh Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare craft, at Cochin Shipyard. Built with over 80% indigenous content, it will boost coastal security and underwater surveillance.
From the 1971 war to Kargil, Balakot and Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has steadily improved its precision-strike capability with advanced missiles, smart bombs, and networked warfare systems.
India’s armed forces recently witnessed Bhargavastra, an indigenous counter-drone system built to destroy drone swarms. The vehicle-mounted platform combines radar, sensors, rockets and micro-missiles to protect strategic assets.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh urged faster indigenous defence development, saying delayed technology loses value, while praising the Navy’s self-reliance model and calling for greater jointness.
The Defence Ministry plans to buy 10 MALE drones for the Indian Coast Guard in a deal worth around ₹2,000 crore, boosting maritime surveillance, search-and-rescue missions, and border security operations.
INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s second Mahe-class anti-submarine warship, has been commissioned at Karwar. Built with over 80% indigenous content, it strengthens coastal surveillance and underwater threat detection capabilities.
INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s newest submarine hunter, is joining the fleet with advanced sonar, torpedoes, and over 80% indigenous content to strengthen India’s coastal defence capabilities.
The Indian Navy has received its 21st MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the United States, boosting anti-submarine operations and strengthening India’s maritime surveillance and naval combat capabilities across its coastline.
India has received another MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the United States, boosting the Indian Navy’s ability to track submarines, protect sea borders, and carry out important maritime missions.
