Navy facing heaviest Russian activity since Cold War says First Sea Lord

The Royal Navy is facing its greatest challenge from Russian submarines and warships for more than 25 years, the First Sea Lord has told his sailors. Adml Sir Philip Jones said the Navy was dealing with the highest level of activity from Vladimir Putin’s fleet since the end of the Cold War, even as it … Read more

How Russia’s most advanced military equipment stacks up against NATO Hardware

Despite Russia’s saber-rattling towards NATO allies and its aggressive intervention in the Syrian civil war, 2016 has seen the country do the unthinkable and cut its defence budget for the first time in decades. Half of the country’s government revenues come from oil and gas exports , and its economy has taken a big hit … Read more

How Russian advances in the Arctic are leaving NATO behind

As Russian cyber activities in the United States and military intervention in Syria dominate headlines, the Russian bear has pursued a steady march forward much closer to Canada, in the Arctic. Russia moved ahead with several steps in its Arctic strategy in 2016, refurbishing military bases, constructing new airfields and building outports. A key element … Read more

100’s of US tanks, heavy equipment flows into Europe to counter ‘Russian aggression’

Hundreds of American tanks, trucks and other military equipment have arrived at the German port of Bremerhaven to be transferred to Eastern Europe as part of NATO’s buildup near Russia’s borders. The Resolve cargo ship arrived on Wednesday, while two more vessels – Freedom and Endurance – are expected in Germany on Sunday, Deutsche Welle … Read more

100 warships will be delivered to Indian Navy in 2017, says Kolkata-based manufacturer

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) will deliver 100 warships to the Navy in February-March 2017 and become the first shipbuilding yard of the country to do so, a top official said today. “Next year in February-March, we will deliver our 100 warships. This is a rare distinction for a shipbuilding yard as we … Read more

On This Day Indian Navy Destroyed Karachi Harbour In 1971 War. Here’s The Story Behind Navy Day

Indian Navy is one of most potent maritime forces in the world and certainly most lethal in Indian Ocean. But this reputation hasn’t been forged in a year or two, it has taken over seventy decades to make Indian Navy, a force that strikes fear in  the heart of the enemies. Today is Navy Day, … Read more

The Indian Navy is Recruiting : Permanent Commission NAI Entry Scheme 2017, Apply Now!!!

Indian Navy has invited applications for the recruitment of Indian male candidates for joining the Indian Navy in Naval Armament Inspection (NAI) Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) Course which will commence on June 2017 at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala. Eligible candidates need to know that they should be unmarried. The aspirants can apply online … Read more

DRDO to deliver four naval systems to Indian Navy

In a major fillip towards indigenization, defence research agency DRDO will deliver four naval systems to navy today. Four systems include Abhay – Compact Hull Mounted SONAR for Shallow Water Crafts, Humsa UG – Upgrade for the Humsa SONAR System, NACS – Near-field Acoustic Characterisation System, and AIDSS – Advanced Indigenous Distress SONAR System for … Read more

Russia sending three submarines towards Syria in preparation for major assault on Aleppo

Three Russian submarines armed with cruise missiles have reportedly joined a naval battleforce heading towards Syria. The Royal Navy and Nato have been tracking the two Akula-class submarines and a diesel-powered Kilo-class sub as they travelled to join the fleet of Russian ships headed by the Soviet-era aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. “The Russians now have … Read more

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft INS Tihayu

The Indian Navy today commissioned a highly maneuverable fast attack craft ‘INS Tihayu’, which will now be deployed along the eastern coast for patrolling. The ship was commissioned by Vice Admiral H.C.S. Bisht, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command at a formal ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. INS Tihayu is the … Read more

Indian Navy to Induct Seven Multirole Next Generation Corvettes From 2023

According to specifications provided by the Indian Navy, the ship will have a range of not less than 4,000 nm, and will be capable of sailing at 27 knots. The India Navy requires all seven corvettes from 2023. The 120 meter long single hull corvettes, or small warships, will have low radar, acoustic, magnetic, visual … Read more

INS Viraat set for final ‘sail’ this month

INS Viraat Final Days

INS Viraat, the oldest and the longest serving aircraft carrier in the world, is set to leave Kochi by month-end, for retirement from her 28-year-long service in the Indian Navy. Viraat has completed its final essential repairs and dry-docking at Cochin Shipyard Limited. The vessel’s journey from Mumbai to Kochi was its last sail under … Read more

India may build Frigates for The Philippines

The Indian Navy was, till not very long ago, dependent on foreign yards for its requirements of warships. It has come a long way since then and today all its future warships on order are with Indian shipyards, including hi-tech vessels like Aircraft Carriers, Nuclear Submarines, etc., the manufacture of which very few countries in … Read more

Ships participating in International Fleet review 2016

  Ships Participating in International fleet Review 2016 – Brazil – 1. BN Amazonas (P 120) China – 1. PLAN Liuzhou (573) 2. PLAN Sanya (547) France – 1. FREMM Provence (D652) Indonasia – 1. KRI Usman Harun (359) Mauritius – 1. CGS Barracuda (CG 31) Nigeria – 1. NNS Centenary (F91) Vietnam – 1. VPNS 011 … Read more