Page 16 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Let's get real
Navy's plan to build 24 subs is too ambitious
 "Let's get real")
Year In Review: Balakot air strikes, CDS, modernisation dominated defence
Pounding a terror facility inside Pakistan's hinterland reflected a major shift in India's approach in dealing with cross border terror
 "Year In Review: Balakot air strikes, CDS, modernisation dominated defence")
After spying case, Navy bans smartphones, social media on bases, ships
The moves come after the Navy busted a racket where seven of its personnel were found leaking sensitive information through social media platforms, including Facebook
 "After spying case, Navy bans smartphones, social media on bases, ships")
SAIL-BSP completes supply of naval grade plates for Navy's special vessels
BSP's plate mill despatches 1,938 tonnes of IRS grade-B plates out of the ordered quantity of 1,995 tonnes by Hindustan Sipyard between April and December
 "SAIL-BSP completes supply of naval grade plates for Navy's special vessels")
Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report
In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.
 "Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report")
Centre amends rules, maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65
According to rules, the service chiefs can serve for a maximum period of three years or till attaining the age of 62, whichever is early
 "Centre amends rules, maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65")
India, Japan vow to deepen maritime ties, hold consultation on disarmament
During the consultations, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest in these fields, the MEA said
 "India, Japan vow to deepen maritime ties, hold consultation on disarmament")
Cabinet approves creation of CDS, single-point military adviser to govt
Days after the prime minister's announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS
 "Cabinet approves creation of CDS, single-point military adviser to govt")
Strategic shift: India asks private companies to firm up defence production
With defence budget stagnating and government agencies lagging in building weapon systems, India needs the private sector to fill up the production vacuum
 "Strategic shift: India asks private companies to firm up defence production")
UK pitches to design Indian aircraft carriers, Navy weighing its options
Choosing between US & UK 'a dilemma', says Navy chief
 "UK pitches to design Indian aircraft carriers, Navy weighing its options")
Declining budget: Navy likely to field about 175 warships, not 200
The Navy was allocated Rs 56,388 crore in 2019-20, of which Rs 25,656 crore was for capital expenditure
 "Declining budget: Navy likely to field about 175 warships, not 200")
Snooping by Chinese naval ships has increased in Indian Ocean: Navy
He said the Indian Ocean has some choke points which help the Navy in keeping an eye on the activities in the region, including the Bay of Bengal
 "Snooping by Chinese naval ships has increased in Indian Ocean: Navy")
Navy's share in defence allocation drops to 13%; Admiral Singh concerned
Referring to the Navy's modernisation plan, Admiral Singh said it was a fact that the budget for the force has declined from 18% in 2012-13 to 13% in 2018-19
Indian Navy forced Chinese ship back over illegal entry in Andaman Sea
Singh said anyone operating in "our region, will have to notify the Indian Navy".
 "Indian Navy forced Chinese ship back over illegal entry in Andaman Sea")
Indian Navy submarines to get air-independent propulsion system from 2024
But six new Scorpenes being built in India will have imported propulsion systems.
Porbandar: Indian Navy commissions sixth Dornier aircraft squadron
This will give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan
 "Porbandar: Indian Navy commissions sixth Dornier aircraft squadron")
India, France to jointly patrol Indian Ocean Region, says French Navy head
Prazuck noted that collaboration with allies in a region for patrolling increases efficiency.
Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal despite all information
Russian Helicopters is owned by state-owned Russian conglomerate Rostec
 "Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal despite all information")
Navy MiG trainer aircraft crashes in Goa village, pilots eject safely
The officer said the aircraft was on a regular training sortie when the incident happened.
 "Navy MiG trainer aircraft crashes in Goa village, pilots eject safely")
India-UK Navy exercise could be most complex yet: British High Commissioner
The British diplomat told reporters that UK-India talks at the defence equipment sub-group will also take place next month
 "India-UK Navy exercise could be most complex yet: British High Commissioner")
