Boost for Indian Navy’s capabilities as DAC clears purchase of six more P-8i aircraft New Delhi, Feb 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted approval for a host of procurements for the armed forces, clearing the way for the acquisition of Rafale jets, combat missiles, anti-tank mines, P-8i aircraft, and more. The DAC approval for six P-8i reconnaissance aircraft marks a major milestone for the Indian Navy as this will boost its maritime prowess, enhance maritime surveillance and also serve as a key asset in safeguarding the country’s strategic interests across the Indian Ocean region.

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Indian Navy’s journey to self-reliance a matter of national pride: PM Modi on induction of INS Mahe New Delhi, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', hailed the induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy and said the force is "rapidly moving towards self-reliance", which he described as a matter of immense national pride. "Every Indian feels proud when India’s security eco-system is strengthened," he said, as he highlighted the significance of the newly-inducted vessel.

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Indigenous GSAT-7R satellite to bolster Indian Navy’s space-based communications New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, that would strengthen Navy’s space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities. This would be the most advanced communication satellite thus far for the Indian Navy, according to a Defence Ministry statement.

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Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Sahyadri in Malaysia for military cooperation New Delhi, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman, Malaysia, to strengthen maritime military cooperation, interoperability between the two navies and exchange best naval practices, an official said on Sunday. INS Sahyadri made the port call on October 2, as part of a three-day visit, during the Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific, the official said in a statement.

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INS Arnala commissioned as Indian Navy’s first shallow-water Anti-Submarine Warfare ship New Delhi, June 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant stride towards enhancing coastal defence and maritime capabilities, the Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, into the Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Designed for a broad range of anti-submarine operations, INS Arnala is equipped to conduct Sub-Surface Surveillance and Interdiction, Search and Rescue Missions and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO).

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Indian Navy’s self-reliance strengthened with launch of frigate ‘Tavasya’ Goa, March 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The second frigate of the Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya’, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Saturday. The launch ceremony was presided over by MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, along with FOC-in-C West Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh., Neeta Seth, Wife of MoS Defence had the honour of launching the ship, says the government press release.

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