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Guardians of the Blue Frontier Anchors Viksit Samriddha Bharat

Rakesh Krishnan Simha - December 4, 2025

In 1945, diplomat and author KM Panikkar foresaw that India’s future lay in the sea. In his book, ‘India and the Indian Ocean,’ he wrote: “While to other countries, the Indian Ocean is only...

Indian Navy: Combat Ready, Cohesive and Aatmanirbhar

Asad Mirza - December 4, 2025

The Indian Navy (IN) is undertaking an ambitious modernisation drive fuelled by its expanding area of operations and growing global geopolitical tensions. With advancements in indigenisation proving to be the key factor, the Indian...

Smart Sonobuoy Revolution

Commander (Dr) Jayakrishnan N Nair - December 4, 2025

India has reportedly paused the acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft due to rising costs driven by US tariffs, global inflation, and supply chain disruptions. This pause may also reflect a...

From Uncertainty to Understanding: The Rise of Rotary UAVs in India’s Maritime Forces

Jajati Mohanty - December 4, 2025

If you have stood on the deck of a ship at sunrise, watching the first light soften the horizon, you know that the sea rarely reveals everything at once. What appears calm can shift...

India’s Naval Diplomacy: Building Trust and Security in Indo-Pacific Region

Shankar Kumar - December 4, 2025

For India, the world’s 4th economic power, the security and stability of the Indian Ocean is essential for its own strategic interest. Stretching from Africa’s eastern coast to Australia’s western coast, the Indian Ocean...

Aatmanirbharta: Indian Navy’s Strategic Foundation

Dr R Shivaraman - December 4, 2025

India’s journey towards becoming a Vikshit Samriddha Bharat by 2047 depends significantly on secure maritime corridors. Nearly 95% of national trade by volume travels through sea routes, and India's coastline spanning over 11,000 km...

BEL and Safran Sign Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement for HAMMER Production in India

RA News Desk - November 24, 2025

New Delhi: Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defense (SED), France, November 24 signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range...

India’s First Indigenous ASW-SWC INS Mahe Commissioned, Joins Western Naval Command

RA Editorial Desk - November 24, 2025

Mumbai: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on November 24,...

Another Milestone: Cochin Shipyard Built ASW-SWC Mahe to be Commissioned by Indian Navy on November 24

RA Editorial Desk - November 24, 2025

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is poised to script another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding journey with the commissioning of Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the...

Swavlamban 2025 to Showcase India’s Tech Excellence and Maritime Vision for the Future

RA News Desk - November 23, 2025

New Delhi: Indian Navy will host Swavlamban 2025 on November 25-26, 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi — a premier forum bringing together innovators, startups, industry and the Armed Forces. The 2025 edition will...

Curtain Raiser: Indian Navy to Celebrate Navy Day 2025 with Great Operational Demonstration at Thiruvananthapuram

RA News Desk - November 8, 2025

New Delhi: The Indian Navy will celebrate Navy Day 2025 with a spectacular Operational Demonstration on December 4, 2025 at Shangumugham, Thiruvananthapuram. This is in continuation of Indian Navy's effort to organise the event at...

DRDO Developing New Version of Deep-Strike Electric Heavyweight Torpedo: Reports

RA News Desk - November 7, 2025

New Delhi: Reports indicate that the DRDO is developing a new version of its Electric Heavyweight Torpedo (EHWT) to counter China's deep-diving submarines, with an 800-metre depth capability, increased range, and enhanced endurance for...

INS Ikshak – Third of the SVL Class Ship Commissioned

RA News Desk - November 7, 2025

Kochi: INS Ikshak, the third of the Survey Vessel Large (SVL), was commissioned into the Indian Navy in a ceremonial event at Naval Base, Kochi on November 6, 2025. The commissioning ceremony was presided...