16 nations to participate in Indian Navy`s MILAN 2014

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 18:59

A total of 16 navies from the Indian Ocean Region are participating in `MILAN 2014`, the biennial international naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

French Navy rescues 11 Indian sailors from suspected pirates

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 15:15

French Navy has rescued eleven Indian sailors from suspected pirates at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden.

Indian Navy to conduct INS Arihant sea trials in a month

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 04:29

In a move that will pull India a step closer to achieving the “nuclear triad”, Indian Navy is all set to start sea trials for its first indigenously-built nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant in few weeks.

INS Sindhughosh embarks on patrolling mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 23:37

The INS Sindhughosh, which had a close shave last week while entering the harbour, left the port on a patrolling mission.

INS Arihant to be ready for sea trials soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:00

With the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant set to be launched for sea trials in few weeks, India will soon complete its nuclear triad.

Iran sends warships to Atlantic

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 19:54

Two Iranian warships set sail today for the Atlantic Ocean on their navy`s first-ever mission there, state TV reported.

25 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 10:44

Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in the country`s waters, officials said.

25 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 10:23

Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in the country`s waters, officials said.

Sri Lanka realeses over 120 Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 20:01

More than 120 Indian fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy in the past several months, were released on Friday in line with the reciprocal agreement reached between the two countries to set free detained fishermen.

INS Vikrant has completed operational life, best to dispose it: MoD to HC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 22:33

Justifying its decision to scrap INS Vikrant, the Union Ministry of Defence told the Bombay High Court that the ship has completed its operational life and it would be in the best interest of the naval services to dispose it.

US fighter plane crashes off Virginia coast

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 10:36

A US Navy fighter jet crashed off the coast of Virginia Wednesday, but the sole pilot was rescued, navy officials said Thursday.

Philippines seeks more US navy ships amid China threat

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 12:21

The Philippines wants to acquire two more navy ships from the United States to boost its maritime protection amid threats from China, the country`s military chief said today.