Indian Navy

On March 13, 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned a first-of-its-kind Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at Karwar, marking a major milestone in India’s submarine sustainment capability. The specialized Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure was developed by French company Naval...

India’s maritime prowess was on display on March 14, 2026, when the Indian Navy ensured the safe passage of critical LPG energy cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. Two India-flagged LPG...

As per reports, India’s naval modernisation is set to take another step forward with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth warship INS Taragiri, the fourth vessel under the Project 17A stealth frigate programme. The advanced warship will join the...

As tensions intensify across West Asia involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, reports suggest that India has moved the Indian Navy quickly to protect one of its most critical economic lifelines — the safe passage of oil tankers...

In March 2026, the Indian Navy entered a decisive phase of modernization after the government unveiled the “Defence Forces Vision 2047: Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military”. The plan accelerates naval expansion to an unprecedented pace—roughly one major naval...

IgMp Bulletin India’s maritime security architecture is poised for a major upgrade as the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard move forward with plans to induct a new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft based on the versatile Airbus C-295...

IgMp Bulletin India’s next generation of conventional submarines is being designed with a very different philosophy from earlier programs. The upcoming Project-76 aims to move India beyond foreign blueprints and licensed production toward a submarine that is largely designed, engineered...

IgMp Bulletin India is preparing to quietly transform one of its frontline submarines into a far more elusive underwater predator. By the end of 2026, the Indian Navy is expected to field its first Kalvari-class submarine INS Kalvari, equipped with...

IgMp Bulletin The West Asia Catalyst: Why Maritime Security Is Now Economic Security When Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke about India’s shipbuilding ambitions during his visit to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), the message went far beyond ceremonial remarks. The...

Source : IgMp Bulletin The Indian Navy is preparing for one of the most ambitious expansions in its history, outlining a roadmap to grow into a 200-ship fleet by 2035 while committing to full indigenous construction. The announcement, made by...