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Indian Defence Minister reviews preparations for Cyclone Vayu

New Delhi. 13 June 2019.The Hon’ble Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of Indian Navy along the Maharashtra & Gujarat coast in view of the approaching…Read more ›

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Indian Navy prepares for Cyclone Vayu

New Delhi. 13 June 2019.The Indian Navy reviewed all preparatory actions in coordination with State/ Civil administration of Gujarat for Cyclone ‘Vayu‘. The Western Naval Command, Mumbai is…Read more ›

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Indian Navy on standby in view of Cyclone Vayu

New Delhi. 12 June 2019. The following preparatory actions have been initiated by Headquarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai to respond expeditiously to the developing situation in view of #CycloneVayu:-…Read more ›

Tagged with: Cyclone Vayu, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Indian Navy ships, Western Naval Command

Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

New Delhi. 03 June 2019. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh assumed the duties of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine Organisation Training) on 31 May 19. A…Read more ›

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Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh to take over as India’s deputy chief of integrated defence staff

New Delhi. 29 May 2019. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh will take over as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation and Training) at Headquarters Integrated…Read more ›

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Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P takes over the Western Naval Command

New Delhi. 01 February 2019. Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on 31 January 2019…Read more ›

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Indian Navy had a hands full 2018

New Delhi. 31 December 2018. Humanitarian relief, overseas operations, internal commitments, joint exercises with more than half a dozen countries and launches, the Indian Navy had a busy 2018.…Read more ›

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Deep sea submarine rescue system inducted into the Indian Navy

Mumbai. 12 December 2018. Indian Navy’s first flyaway Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System was formally inducted by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of…Read more ›

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Indian Navy in 2018 saw no additions but ends with last minute orders

The force celebrates its raising day in a we have – we don’t scenario By Ranjit Rai New Delhi. Every year Indian Navy celebrates Navy Week around…Read more ›

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Indian Navy concluded the maiden trials of the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV)

New Delhi. 17 October 2018. The Western Naval Command has successfully concluded the maiden trials of the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) which has ushered in a niche…Read more ›