Indian Navy`s nuclear submarine handed over; homeward bound

Last Updated: Friday, August 20, 2010, 17:57

Russia has handed over a new nuclear powered submarine armed with torpedoes and cruise missiles to India and the vessel has set sail for home with a mixed crew of Indian and Russian sailors.

Piracy in high seas common concern for US, Indian navy

Last Updated: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 17:26

As the world`s two of the biggest Naval forces -- India and US -- ready for mock war games off Goa coast, their concern about the increasing piracy in high seas is clearly evident.

US Secy of Navy in India to discuss maritime security

Last Updated: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 20:11

A year after terrorists struck Mumbai via the sea route, United States Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus arrived here Thursday on a four-day visit to India to discuss cooperation on challenging maritime security issues.

Indian Navy to procure five midget submarines

Last Updated: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 11:57

To strengthen its capabilities of carrying out special underwater operations in high seas and enemy harbours, the Indian Navy is planning to procure five midget submarines for the Marine Commandos (MARCOS).

China afraid of India`s naval presence in the Ocean

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 22:55

Days after he said India does not have the capability nor intention to match China`s military prowess, Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Thursday said "the weak area" for Beijing is the Indian naval presence in the Indian Ocean.

China could turn more assertive on its claims

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2009, 23:41

Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta warned that China could turn more assertive on claims in neighborhood.

India should have minimum deterrence: Navy chief

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2009, 17:52

Navy Chief Sureesh Mehta today advocated that India should have "credible minimum deterrence".

INS Arihant launch a destabilising step: Pakistan

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2009, 19:06

Pakistan on Monday termed the induction of an indigenously-built nuclear-powered submarine by India as a "destabilising step" and said it was capable of defending itself in the face of all such regional challenges.