Page 20 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Drama on the high seas: Saving Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy
The Golden Globe Race started from Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on July 1
 "Drama on the high seas: Saving Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy")
Navy's next-gen patrol vessels get govt nod; frigates, destroyers to follow
Each NGOPV will displace an estimated 2,500 tonnes, making this class of vessel significantly larger and more potent than current OPVs in the navy and Coast Guard
 "Navy's next-gen patrol vessels get govt nod; frigates, destroyers to follow")
Frigate purchase from Russia hit by high cost of warship building
New Delhi and Moscow have agreed terms for the first two frigates, which are lying almost fully built in Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia
 "Frigate purchase from Russia hit by high cost of warship building")
In swift follow-up action, Indian warship visits Indonesia's Sabang port
Delhi, Jakarta agreed in May to develop strategic port near Malacca
 "In swift follow-up action, Indian warship visits Indonesia's Sabang port")
BHEL to partner Ukraine's Zorya for overhaul of warship turbines
The navy will soon have 34 ships driven by Zorya turbines, with four turbines per vessel, adding up to 136 in-service turbines
 "BHEL to partner Ukraine's Zorya for overhaul of warship turbines")
India has a grand maritime strategy, but the naval tools are missing
With the navy's annual budget steadily declining, security planners are reluctant to green light crucial projects
 "India has a grand maritime strategy, but the naval tools are missing")
Indian sailor to circumnavigate the world again; with no gadgets this time
Abhilash Tomy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race, being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the world's first successful solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation
 "Indian sailor to circumnavigate the world again; with no gadgets this time")
Indian Navy stops burning merchant vessel from drifting towards Bangladesh
The helicopter skill-fully recovered all four members of the team and is returning base for a turnaround
 "Indian Navy stops burning merchant vessel from drifting towards Bangladesh")
Maldives declines India's invite for naval exercise, 16 countries to attend
Maldives has not given any reason for the decision, said Navy Chief Sunil Lanba
 "Maldives declines India's invite for naval exercise, 16 countries to attend")
Navy to double aircraft fleet to 500 in 10 years, says Sunil Lanba
The Navy chief said the defence wing is committed to the government's 'Make in India' programme
Indian Navy's remotely piloted aircraft crashes during take off at Kochi
The RPA was taking off from the north of the naval airfield at Willingdon island on a routine mission when it crashed
 "Indian Navy's remotely piloted aircraft crashes during take off at Kochi")
Navy eyes new warships worth Rs 45,000 crore by year-end
The Navy finds itself constrained by the lowest budgetary allocation since 2011-12
 "Navy eyes new warships worth Rs 45,000 crore by year-end")
Navy warship Trishul thwarts pirate attack on Indian ship in Gulf of Aden
Stealth frigate Trishul thwarted the attack
 "Navy warship Trishul thwarts pirate attack on Indian ship in Gulf of Aden")
Military modernisation plan: Navy to procure 234 helicopters for $15 bn
The Navy has been pressing the government to procure new utility and multi-role helicopters
 "Military modernisation plan: Navy to procure 234 helicopters for $15 bn")
Indian Navy saw 38 accidents due to lack of manpower, funds since 2007: CAG
non-availability of the defence systems on board rendered them vulnerable to external threats
Indian Navy vessel 'Tarini' vessel with all-woman crew visits Mauritius
Tarini was inducted into the Indian Navy in February
 "Indian Navy vessel 'Tarini' vessel with all-woman crew visits Mauritius")
Indian Navy ship Sharda foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden
Ship came to the rescue of Liberian merchant vessel Lord Mountbatten facing a pirate attack
 "Indian Navy ship Sharda foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden")
Indian Navy explore ways to boost cooperation with Singaporean Navy
In their talks, Lanba and Lai touched upon a number of key issues concerning maritime security
Navy ships Karwar, Kakinada decommissioned after over 30 yrs of service
Both ships were commissioned at Russia in 1986
Navy need to expand footprint in Indian Ocean Region, says Sunil Lanba
New Delhi has been concerned over Beijing's growing aggression in the Indian Ocean Region
 "Navy need to expand footprint in Indian Ocean Region, says Sunil Lanba")
