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Mega boost for Indian Navy: Cabinet Committee clears acquisition of 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles worth 19000 crores

ANI - 22 February, 2024

The BrahMos is the main weapon for anti-ship and attack operations for the Indian navy warships which have been regularly firing the weapon system.

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‘It would not have happened without PM Modi’s personal intervention’: Navy veterans released from Qatar thank PM. Here is a timeline of the saga

OpIndia Staff - 12 February, 2024

Indian Navy veterans thanked PM Modi for his personal intervention to secure their release from Qatar

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INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates, 2nd successful anti-piracy operation by the Indian Navy in the last 24 hours

OpIndia Staff - 30 January, 2024

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra successfully rescued a hijacked fishing vessel Al Naeemi and the 19 crew members onboard, all Pakistani nationals.

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“Superpower rising, stop drooling over China”: Experts hail India’s swift response to rescue ship under Houthi attack, points out Chinese inaction

ANI - 28 January, 2024

Experts and distinguished voices from across the world heaped praise on India after the Indian Navy merchant vessel INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call by merchant vessel Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden

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British oil tanker carrying 22 Indians attacked by Houthi missiles in the Gulf of Aden, Navy’s INS Visakhapatnam assisting in rescue ops

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2024

The Indian Navy is assisting in the firefighting efforts and leading the rescue operation in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi missiles attacked a British oil tanker.

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Indian Navy gets first ‘Made In India’ long-endurance drone, Drishti 10 Starliner manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace

OpIndia Staff - 10 January, 2024

On Wednesday (10th January), Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveiled the first indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Hyderabad

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As Maldives politicians abuse India over PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, read how India had prevented a coup attempt by handful of militants in Maldives...

Paurush Gupta - 6 January, 2024

India had moved swiftly when there was a coup attempt in Maldives in 1988, and restored the president in the same day

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Indian Navy rescues all 21 crew members including 15 Indians of hijacked vessel near Somalia, pirates abandon hijacking attempt after warning issued

ANI - 5 January, 2024

All 21 crew members including 15 Indian nationals from the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast were safely evacuated by the Indian Navy

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Cargo ship with 15 Indians hijacked near Somalia coast, Navy sends missile destroyer INS Chennai to help

ANI - 5 January, 2024

In response to the situation, the Indian Navy launched an Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and diverted INS Chennai, deployed for maritime security operations, to assist the vessel.

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