Defence

Including the three recent ones, seven incidents of hijacking of vessels on the high seas by pirates have been reported during the last three years, said minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt.

Reviewing the Maldivian misadventures, our Defence expert veteran *Maj. Gen. (R) C P Singh underlines the strategic importance of Lakshadweep Islands for Indo-Pacific region more than a tourism opportunity

The Indian contingent comprised 25 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (special forces) at the second edition of the India-Egypt exercise 'Cyclone'.

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General Manoj Pande said that while a ceasefire is in place on the LAC, continuous ongoing infiltration suggests that terrorist camps across the border remain active.

This June 18, 2020, satellite photo released by Planet Labs, shows the reported site of a fatal clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan River Valley in the Ladakh region near the Line of Actual Control

New Delhi, January 16 The armies of India and China clashed at least twice in 15 months along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Multiple covert operations during the period along the LAC also helped keep a watch on the People’s…

Last year, the Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft had carried out refuelling twice at the Indian air bases.

Addressing a conference of CEOs here ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, he also said "a solid set of preparations" is in place for the democratic exercise.

The British High Commission in the statement said here, "Deployment of the UK’s most advanced naval capabilities marks a decisive step in bolstering UK-India security ties."

The hijack attempt by pirates was probably abandoned after the vessel was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship, said the Navy.

Vice-Admiral Kiran Deshmukh took charge as the Chief of Material of the Navy. He was commissioned as an engineer officer in March 1986.

This comes after PM Modi had said on Navy Day, "I am glad that now a glimpse of the legacy of Chhatrapati Veer Shivaji Maharaj is also going to be seen in the epaulettes worn by our naval officers."

The ship measures 163m in length, 17m in breadth with a displacement of 7,400 tonnes and is amongst the most potent warships built in India.

The Navy said a joint investigation by various agencies has commenced upon completion of the analysis by the Navy’s ordnance team

Conduct ops in most professional manner: Gen Pande

There have been about two to three major attacks in 13 Sector Rashtriya Rifles area in recent times. A visit by high-level Defense Ministry officials is also expected this week where they will be briefed about the ground situation and steps…

The officials said MV Sai Baba is a Gabon-flagged vessel and it had received a certification from the Indian register of shipping.

Sources told the New Indian Express that, “Indian Navy’s warship has been dispatched which is expected to reach by tonight.”

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the strike which came amid a flurry of drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on a vital shipping lane in the Red Sea.