The MH 60R helicopters will be employed to protect maritime epicentres and strengthen efforts towards a safe and secure environment in the Indian Ocean Region. The MH 60R's flexibility, reach and versatility will supplement Mission Based Deployments, and consequently, our combat readiness.
The Seahawk multi-role helicopter is designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue and medical evacuation among other operations.
Amid mounting concerns over Houthi militant attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Indian Navy swiftly responded to a drone strike on a Liberian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden.
The Indian Navy said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives. The new base will be opened on March 6 on Lakshadweep islands. It said it would turn an existing small detachment into an "independent naval unit".
The missing sailor has been identified as Sahil Verma. The Indian Navy has launched a massive search operation with ships and aircraft to trace him.
The incident took place when the chopper was nearly 100 km away from Jaipur. No VIP was present in the chopper during the time of the incident.
In a major joint operation, the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) intercepted a ship near Gujarat's Porbandar, seizing over 3,300 kg of drugs—a significant haul that includes charas, methamphetamine, and morphine.
The exercise comes amid growing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants. The Indian Navy extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.
The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the Indian Navy’s proposals to buy 220 BrahMos extended-range missiles for its warships. Watch The video to know more!
The 12th edition of the MILAN 2024 exercise, which will be held at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, will witness the active participation of more than 50 countries, which are sending their operational units and delegations.
The MoD has given its approval for Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Multi Mission Maritime Aircraft, Flight refueling aircraft, heavyweight Torpedoes and Software Defined Radios among other military hardware at a cost of Rs 84,560 crore.
The PM met with Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Thursday and held wide-ranging discussions on bolstering bilateral relations. PM Modi also met Father Amir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, who affirmed that India and Qatar share an unwavering bond epitomised by mutual trust and cooperation.
PM Modi marked a significant milestone for the Indian community in the Middle East by inaugurating the 108-feet-tall BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi. His visit to Qatar comes at a crucial time after Doha released all eight Indian Navy personnel given death sentences on espionage charges.
These guns will enhance the capability of the Navy and the Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the ministry said.
The Shakti systems are capable of accurately intercepting electronic emissions and implementing counter measures in a dense electromagnetic environment.
Qatar released the Indian Navy veterans who were sentenced to death and whose sentences were commuted to jail terms of varying duration, on Monday. The officers were released ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to UAE.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi never shied away from any steps that would ensure the return of the eight countrymen from Qatar.
Responding to the distress call from the Fishing Vessel, an Indian Naval ship, mission deployed in the North Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, provided damage control assistance and undertook strengthening of the hull, rendering the boat safe for further transit.
This successful resolution of a challenging diplomatic issue highlights India's proactive approach to safeguarding the interests of its citizens abroad and reinforces the importance of robust diplomatic efforts in addressing complex international disputes.
The Navy veterans were detained in Qatar since October 2022, accused of spying on a submarine program. Initially sentenced to death by a Qatari court, their sentence was later reduced to imprisonment.
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