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What is Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces — the other two forces included in safeguarding the country are the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy, while the Chief of Naval Staff commands the Navy.
 
The primary objective of the Indian Navy is to protect the country's maritime borders and help in the expansion of its forces. The naval body, whose establishment can be traced back to the 17th century, is bestowed with various responsibilities. From defeating threats to developing indigenous systems and weapons, the Indian Navy operates above, on and under the surface of the ocean to help create a secure maritime environment.
 
Every year, various job opportunities are made available in the Indian Navy. To be eligible for several Indian Navy jobs, you need mandatory 12+ qualification from any government-recognised board or university. There are two methods for applying — NDA (National Defence Academy) entry and Indian Naval Academy entry.

When is Navy Day celebrated?
 
Navy Day is celebrated in India on December 4. On the eve of December 4, the Indian Navy organises a Beating Retreat and Tatoo Ceremony at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
 
Why is Navy Day celebrated?
 
Navy Day is celebrated to invoke the memory of the launch of Operation Trident during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. The day is celebrated as a mark of reverence to those who were martyred in the war.
 
What was Operation Trident?
 
Operation Trident was conducted in the night intervening December 4 and 5 when the Navy launched an attack on the Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Karachi. India drowned four Pakistani vessels and ravaged the Karachi harbour fuel fields. The operation killed over 500 Pakistani Navy personnel, while the Indian side suffered no losses. 
 
Operation Trident was followed up with another attack by the Indian Navy, code-named Operation Python. Again, India did not suffer any losses in the offensive and managed to damage Pakistani fleet tanker PNS Dacca beyond repair while causing them to lose the Kemari Oil Storage facility as well.

Latest Updates on Indian Navy

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Delhi, Jakarta agreed in May to develop strategic port near Malacca

Updated On: 27 Jul 2023 | 12:35 PM IST

The Indian Navy successfully tested its ship-based surface to air missile system by taking down a low flying target

Updated On: 26 May 2022 | 12:38 PM IST

Top officers of the Air Force, Navy and Army met in Shillong to review the operational issues and enhance interoperability among the forces in the eastern region, a defence spokesperson said

Updated On: 19 May 2022 | 6:03 PM IST

The Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden test firing of the first indigenously developed naval anti-ship missile from a Seaking helicopter, officials said.

Updated On: 18 May 2022 | 11:59 PM IST

Steel Authority of India Ltd has supplied 4,300 tonnes of special steel for India's indigenous navy warships INS Udaygiri' and INS Surat', an official said.

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 6:54 PM IST

The navy's internal design house, the DND, has designed the four destroyers being built under Project 15B and seven frigates under Project 17A

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 4:41 AM IST

Navy plans to buy 26 MRCBFs, so that INS Vikrant has more strike options

Updated On: 16 May 2022 | 6:01 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch two frontline warships of the Indian Navy in Mumbai on May 17 which will mark a significant milestone in their construction, officials said on Friday.

Updated On: 13 May 2022 | 10:58 PM IST

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force

Updated On: 30 Apr 2022 | 1:56 PM IST

Rajnath Singh addressed the Senior leadership of the Indian Navy on the concluding day of the Naval Commander's Conference on Thursday

Updated On: 29 Apr 2022 | 8:40 AM IST

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari held separate talks with Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino

Updated On: 28 Apr 2022 | 9:53 PM IST

The naval commanders were shown videos of weapon engagement and missile firing drills carried out in the Arabian Sea during the preceding fortnight

Updated On: 26 Apr 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

Top commanders of the Indian Navy will carry out a comprehensive review of the country's maritime security at a four-day conclave beginning Monday.

Updated On: 24 Apr 2022 | 6:14 PM IST

The MoU is intended to build collaboration and exchange of best practices in the field of Instructional Leadership, Educational Psychology and Management

Updated On: 21 Apr 2022 | 8:01 AM IST

INS Vagsheer, the last of the Scorpenes, is a reincarnation of a diesel-electric boat that the Soviet Union supplied in 1974

Updated On: 21 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

The submarine was launched by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar

Updated On: 20 Apr 2022 | 2:50 PM IST

Dr Ajay Kumar informed that two more state of the art pollution response configured vessels for the Indian Coast Guard have been sanctioned which would increase ICGs capacity by 67 per cent

Updated On: 20 Apr 2022 | 8:06 AM IST

10-month training ended in US on April 1; Sikorsky to supply 24 fully built MH-60R naval helicopters, 99 more to be made in India

Updated On: 08 Apr 2022 | 10:54 PM IST

Exercise Varuna focuses on operational level in­teraction between them to en­h­ance mutual cooperation at sea, underscoring their shared commitment to regional security.

Updated On: 03 Apr 2022 | 10:58 PM IST

The aircraft is acknowledged to be the world's most-deadly LRMR-ASW aircraft.

Updated On: 30 Mar 2022 | 2:04 AM IST