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Indian Naval Ships In Sri Lanka For Slinex – 25
The exercise will be conducted in two phases – the Harbour phase in Colombo from 14 to 16 Aug 25, followed by Sea phase from 17 to 18 Aug 25. SLNS Gajabahu and Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels) will be representing the Sri Lankan Navy and Special Forces of both the navies will also feature in the exercise.
Delivery of Yard 3027 (Ikshak)
With a displacement of about 3400 tons and overall length of 110 meters, Ikshak is fitted with state-of-the art hydrographic equipment such as Data Acquisition and Processing System, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Remotely Operated Vehicle, DGPS Long range positioning systems, Digital side scan sonar, etc. Powered by two diesel engines, the ship can achieve speeds in excess of 18 knots.
Indian Navy Set To Commission Frontline Stealth Frigates Udaygiri And Himgiri
This will be the first time that two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian Shipyards are being commissioned at the same time at Visakhapatnam.
Defence Production Soars To An All-time High Of ₹ 1.51 Lakh Crore In Fy 2024-25
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other PSUs accounted for approx. 77% of total production, while the private sector contributed 23%. The share of the private sector, which increased from 21% in FY 2023-24 to 23% in FY 2024-25, reflects the sector’s growing role in the defence ecosystem of the country.
Operation Sindoor Is Proof That India Possesses The Capability To Defeat Its Enemies With Home-grown Strength: Raksha Mantri
Describing Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India’s self-reliance and self-confidence, Raksha Mantri asserted that the Armed Forces effectively utilised indigenous equipment, which played a pivotal role in the success of the operation. “India was able to reach this position only because it has taken the pledge to become Aatmanirbhar in the defence sector,” he said.
New Technology Enables Machining Of Superalloys Used In Jet Engines, Nuclear Reactors & Space Vehicles
The hybrid technique called Laser-Assisted Turning (LAT), that combines localized laser heating with mechanical cutting of such superalloys using tools coated with materials like tungsten carbide and CrAlSiN nanocomposite as well as the wear mechanisms of tungsten carbide cutting tools during the machining of IN625 superalloy, paves way for next-generation turbine blades, surgical tools, and high-performance automotive parts that are lighter, stronger, and more efficient.
Dac Clears Proposals Worth ₹ 67,000 Crore To Enhance Operational Capability Of The Armed Forces
For the Indian Navy, AoN was accorded for the procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft, BrahMos Fire Control System & Launchers and Upgradation of BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System. The procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft will provide the capability to the Indian Navy for detection, classification and neutralisation of threats in anti-submarine warfare missions.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Avsm, Nm, Assumes Charge As The 47th Vice Chief Of The Naval Staff
Posted On: 01 AUG 2025 11:21AM by PIB Delhi Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh Takes Over As Vice Chief Of The Army Staff
Posted On: 01 AUG 2025 12:34PM by PIB Delhi Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed the