In a bold display of maritime security, the Indian Navy has intercepted and engaged with the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates. On March 15, an Indian Navy warship successfully intercepted the MV Ruen, marking a significant step in combating piracy on the high seas. However, the operation was met with resistance as the pirates onboard the vessel opened fire on the warship. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy captures ship from Somali pirates, rescues crew

Indian Navy makes 35 Somali pirates on board vessel MV Ruen surrender, rescues crew

Indian Navy on Friday said that it has rescued Bangladeshi nationals held hostage by the pirates. Watch the video to know more.

Indian Navy rescues Bangladeshi nationals held hostages by pirates

Indian Navy rescued the crew members of a Barbados-flagged ship that came under the attack of a Houthi missile. The ship caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, three of its crew members died, and the rest were forced to abandon the ship and take refuge in life rafts. Indian Navy's INS Kolkata reached the scene and rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national.

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The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its new base "INS Jatayu" at Minicoy in Lakshadweep islands, enhancing its operational capability and reach in the Indian Ocean region. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy Chief explains significance of new Naval base at Minicoy island of Lakshadweep

After a rising attacks and Resurgence in piracy attempts India has deployed at least a dozen warships east of the Red Sea to provide security to the merchant vessels. A missile attack by Houthi rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday killed three of its crew members and forced survivors to abandon the Vessel. It was the first fatal strike in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian backed group over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy and Maritime security in the Red Sea

The Indian navy saved a Liberia-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel caught fire after being hit by a Houthi missile.

Gravitas | Indian navy rescues missile-hit vessel in the Gulf of Aden

Indian Navy is commissioning INS JATAYU at Minicoy Island. The Navy’s first base on the islands, INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, was commissioned in 2012. Now, the second naval base aims to bolster security infrastructure at the strategically crucial Lakshadweep Islands.

Indian Navy commissions INS Jatayu

Indian Navy is strengthening its presence near the Maldives. On March 6, the Indian Navy will be commissioning INS Jatayu, a new base in Lakshadweep, it will also be commissioning the first squadron of submarine-hunting MH-60R Seahawk helicopters- which will be based in Kochi. What does the Navy's growing presence in the Arabian Sea mean for India? What about the Maldives and China?

New base in Lakshadweep, Submarine-hunting choppers: Indian Navy strengthens presence near Maldives

The Indian Navy said Saturday it plans to build a base called INS Jatayu on Minicoy, the southernmost island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. India's Lakshadweep islands lie about 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of the Maldives. It said a more detailed plan will be published Wednesday.

Indian Navy to open strategic base near Maldives

In a major embarrassment to the UK Royal Navy, a Trident nuclear missile misfired and crashed into the ocean near the submarine that launched it, last month. The test firing was conducted off the coast of Florida and it was the second consecutive time a Trident nuclear missile had failed.

UK Trident missile fail: Is the Royal Navy in crisis?

UK Trident missile fail: New embarrassment for the Royal Navy

The British Royal Navy has become a royal laughing stock. For the second time in a row, it has failed to successfully test-fire the Trident II nuclear missiles. These missiles are supposed to guard the UK should an enemy attack the country, but the British Navy does not seem to be able to figure out how to fire the missiles from its nuclear submarines.

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Big embarrassment: Alarm over UK's dying navy

Australia said it would spend billions more dollars over the next decade to expand its surface fleet to its largest size since World War II, the latest move by the U.S. ally to revamp its military amid tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific region.

Australia to double fleet of Warships by 2034

Indian Defence Ministry on Friday (Feb 16) approved a proposal to procure nine maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy and six maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard.

India to procure 15 patrol aircraft for navy and coast guard in major boost to defence prowess

Recently, the Indian Navy authorised the wearing of kurta-pyjamas in its mess areas, indicating a shift away from colonial-era rules and toward indigenous customs.

India: Kurta-pyjamas to be accepted as mess clothes in the navy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Qatar following the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel who were detained in the Gulf country. PM Modi will land in Qatar on February 14 after concluding his visit to the UAE, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said in a special press conference on Monday (Feb 12).

Indian PM Modi to visit Qatar following release of eight ex-navy personnel

India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea." He pointed to the India's "strong shipping presence in that whole western Indian Ocean area". He also spoke on India Australia relationship, and how it has been strengthened under Modi Govt.

India's EAM speaks to WION, says 'India providing equipment to Sri Lanka, Maldives & Mauritius'

India: S Jaishankar speaks to WION, says 'World is noticing India's presence in Indian Ocean region'

In the troubled waters of the Red Sea, the Indian navy is actively helping ships in distress. The Indian navy warships have led multiple efforts to rescue merchant vessels attacked by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

Indian Navy foils piracy bid on fishing vessel near Somalia coast

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt. Iranian vessel FV Omari rescued off the east coast of Somalia. Indian Navy rescued 11 Iranian, 8 Pakistani sailors. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy rescues another Iranian-flagged vessel off the east coast of Somalia | Red Sea Crisis

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