In a first for the Russian Navy, an all-female navy crew carried out patrols on the Black Sea on Friday (July 10) in preparation for Russia's Navy Day celebrations later this month.

All-female crew embarks on Black Sea patrol in first for Russian Navy

SURTASS: How Japan, US 'wolfpacks' can now seek Chinese submarines in the Ocean

Indian Navy is scaling up its cooperation with Myanmar and has offered training of the personnel of the country's Navy. The offer was made during Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh's visit to the neighbouring country from February 17 to 20.

Indian Navy to scale up training of Myanmar Navy personnel 

Military training is about reshaping social norms and obeying commands, irrespective of who the commander is. Military personnel should stand for discipline and not discrimination.

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India aspires to become a global power and for that, India must have a modern military force, among other things. India buys a bulk of its defence equipment and there is urgent need to make it domestically.

WION Edit: India's defence manufacturing gaps

The state of Indian economy reflected in India's GDP to the growth of 4.8 per cent in 2019-20, and its projected GDP growth as per IMF at 5.8 per cent for 2020-21, coupled with the rise in fiscal deficit to 3.

Budget 2020: Here's what's in store for the Defence sector

The Three Service Chiefs of Indian defence services, Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal RKS Bhaduria, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and newly appointed Indian Army chief Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane were course-mates in National Defense Academy (NDA).

From NDA to Defence Chiefs: Common connection between all three heads of Indian Armed Forces

Government of India today appointed Bipin Rawat as its first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who will act as the single-point advisor to the government. General Rawat's new duties will include heading the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.

Army chief General Bipin Rawat appointed as India's first Chief of Defence Staff

The Indian Navy has banned navy personnel from using social media and smartphones at naval bases, dockyards and onboard warships. This stringent step has been taken by the force after seven Navy personnel were caught leaking sensitive information to enemy intelligence agencies on social media. #IndianNavy #Navy #Smartphones #WION

Indian Navy bans use of smartphones at naval bases, warships

Central Government on Tuesday approved the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS), who will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999.

Government approves Chief of Defence Staff post, single-point military adviser to government

The exercise will conclude with a 72-hour validation exercise. Indra 2019 will culminate on 19 December with an Integrated Fire Power demonstration and the Closing Ceremony.

India-Russia joint tri-service excercise 'Indra 2019' concludes

Little is known about China’s aircraft carrier programme, which is a state secret. But the government has said the new carrier’s design draws on experiences from the country’s first carrier, the Liaoning, which was bought second-hand from Ukraine in 1998 and refitted in China.

China's new aircraft carrier enters service at South China Sea base

Vietnam said it hoped China would show restraint in the South China Sea next year after a Chinese oil survey vessel and its escorts spent months within Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in what Hanoi called a blatant violation of its sovereignty.

Vietnam hopes for Chinese restraint in South China Sea in 2020

The power game in the seas is a challenging arena and India must realise the changing dynamics. Strategic influence and trade supremacy - these battles will be fought on the Indian ocean.

WION Edit: India vs China - battle for influence in Indian Ocean

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Indian Navy on Thursday successfully test-fired the 290-km strike range Brahmos supersonic cruise missile. According to sources, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired in the Arabian Sea.

Indian Navy successfully test-fires BrahMos cruise missile

In a major step towards enhancing jointness among the three services, the special forces of Army, Navy and Air Force have been deployed in the Kashmir valley to carry out combined counter-terrorist operations.

Army, Navy, Air Force Special Forces deployed jointly to hunt terrorists in Kashmir valley

The US military formally notified a court-martialed Navy SEAL commando on Wednesday that he faces proceedings to expel him from the ranks of elite special forces after his demotion was reversed by President Donald Trump, his lawyer and a Navy spokeswoman said.

US Navy moves to expel court-martialed SEAL commando after Trump restored his rank

Four Indian firms including Tata, Adani, Mahindra Defence Systems and Bharat Forge have been shortlisted by the Indian Navy as strategic partners for the project involving a deal worth Rs 25,000 crore for indigenous manufacturing of 111 Naval Utility Choppers.

Four Indian firms including Tata, Adani in final race for Rs 25,000 crore chopper deal for Navy

The Defence Ministry on Monday issued four tenders worth over Rs 15,000 crore for the acquisition of warships and craft for the Navy and the Coast Guard. "While the RFP for 6 Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) has been issued to seven shipyards, RFPs for 8 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), 12 Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) and 8 Missile-cum-Ammunition Barges have been issued to shortlisted Indian shipyards," the ministry said in a release.

Defence Ministry issues 4 tenders of over Rs 15,000 crore for Navy, Coast Guard vessels

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the Navy and called it the most important component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's "Act East Policy".

Navy has important role in Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh

A major fire broke out at an under-construction warship of the Navy at Mazgaon Dockyard in Mumbai on Friday evening. One contract worker succumbed to his injuries, while another has sustained minor burns.

Fire breaks out at under-construction Navy warship in Mumbai, 1 dead

The Defence Ministry on Friday approved Indian Navy's proposal to acquire 10 Kamov-31 choppers from Russia at a cost of around Rs 3,600 crore to strengthen its capability against aerial threats to its aircraft carriers and large warships.

Defence Ministry clears Navy's Rs 3,600 crore deal with Russia for 10 Kamov-31 choppers

Navy and Coast Guard ships and helicopters, relief teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in strategic locations, while Army and Air Force units have been put on standby as severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' is approaching towards India's eastern coast, officials said Tuesday.

Navy, Coast Guard ships, NDRF teams deployed along east coast to deal with cyclone Fani

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