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Ministry of Defence
15-May, 2017 15:54 IST
Indian Navy and Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM, Director General Naval Operations and Mr Tapan Misra, Director, Space Application Centre (SAC) signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding on Data Sharing and Scientific cooperation in the field of Meteorology and Oceanology’ on 15 May 2017 at SAC, Ahmedabad. With this initiative, both the organisations have embarked on a common platform of mutual cooperation, wherein the scientific advancements and expertise achieved by SAC would be synergised into the Indian Naval efforts to keep the Nation’s Defence Forces in step with rapid development in the field of Environment Sciences and Satellite Data acquisition technology. This has further boosted the already established collaboration between the two organisations.

The broad areas of cooperation include, sharing of non-confidential observational data for pre-launch sensor calibration and post launch satellite data validation, operational use of SAC generated weather products, provisioning expertise for installation of various satellite data processing modules at Naval METOC organisations, carrying out calibration and validation for ocean models, transfer of technology to generate weather information, training on latest technology and sharing of subject matter experts between the organisations for effective knowledge transfer.

This historic event was witnessed by various scientists from Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Group/ SAC, Principal Director Naval Oceanology and Meteorology and Chief Staff Officer, Gujarat Naval Area.

 

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For the last 10-15 days the number of countries visited by In ships were just amazing .
Indian navies Twitter page is publishing these pictures like crazy .
These are only some of the pictures visit IN's Twitter handle for more.
Lisbon Portugal

Malaysia

Myanmar

Singapore

Sri Lanka

London

Some really special guests too

Hafia,Israel

Indonesia

Alexandria Egypt

 

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Plymouth

 

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Plymouth

This is called show of power, marking your presence..... the world will soon see a rising India, that fears none...

 

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Ministry of Defence
17-May, 2017 16:51 IST
INS Sharda foils piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden

INS Sharda is deployed for anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden since 06 Apr 17. On 16 May 17, at about 1645 hrs, the ship received a distress call from MV Lord Mountbatten (a Liberian registered ship), in position 230 nm South-West of Salalah (in the Gulf of Aden). The vessel had reported an incident of attempted piracy by two suspicious mother vessels alongwith 7-8 skiffs. Sharda, which was at that time 30 Nm East of the reported position, immediately responded to the distress call and proceeded at best speed to investigate the incident.

On arriving in the area by about 1900 hrs, Sharda detected two dhows alongwith eight skiffs in vicinity, three of which fled the area at high speeds on sighting the warship. Indian Navy’s MARCOS, with support of the armed helicopter from the ship investigated the dhows and their skiffs by conducting board and search operations. The absence of any fishing gear onboard the two dhows/ remaining five skiffs indicated malicious intent and possible piracy-linked intentions. One high calibre AKM rifle alongwith one filled magazine (28 rounds) was found hidden onboard one of the dhows. The weapon and ammunition has been confiscated to prevent future illegal misuse.

 

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France

Saudi Arabia

Canadian Navy ship HMCS Winnipeg visits western naval command

 

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Ministry of Defence
18-May, 2017 17:40 IST
Joint HADR Exercise Commences At Naval Station Karwar

The Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise involving multiple agencies and being conducted by Indian Navy’s Western Nava Command commenced at Naval Station Karwar this morning with an inaugural session. Named as "KARAVALI KARUNYA", the exercise, which involves both professional exchange and actual disaster response mechanisms is set on a Tsunami disaster scenario and will continue till 20 May 2017. In his Key Note address Rear Admiral KJ Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area, welcomed the delegates who have come from India and abroad and stressed on the requirements of coordination and synergy between civil-military agencies in the event of a disaster. Highlighting the requirements for preparations to tackle a Tsunami Disaster he apprised the audience of the Tsunamis in the Indian Sub-continent with the last recorded on the west coast of India on 27 November 1945. He also highlighted the reduction in number of causalities during disasters post enactment of Disaster Management Act 2005.

Two first-hand accounts of actual Tsunami relief operations, in 2004, were presented by Rear Admiral Suraj Berry and Colonel Vikram Sharma, both from Integrated Headquarter Ministry of Defence (Navy), bringing out the real scenario of 2004 Tsunami Hit areas in Sri Lanka; and Andaman and Nicobar Islands respectively.

Speaking on the occasion Lieutenant General NC Marwah (Retd), from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) apprised the delegates on the role of NDMA and developments in the field of Disaster Management. He stressed on the importance of general knowledge among the citizens on basic Natural Disasters and first aid. He also apprised the audience of available SOPs already laid out for the various contingencies.

The proceedings of the day also included setting up of Internally Displaced People camp and static display. The Camp at Rabindranath Tagore Beach will be open to public from 3:00 PM on 19 May 17.

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Ministry of Defence
18-May, 2017 15:19 IST
Bilateral Exercise Between Indian & Republic Of Singapore Navy Simbex-17 Commences

As part of "SIMBEX-17’, the ongoing Bilateral Naval Exercise between Navies of the Republic of Singapore and India, lndian Naval Ships Shivalik, Sahyadri, Jyoti and Kamorta and one P8-I Maritime Patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft are participating. While INS Sahyadri and INS Kamorta are at Singapore since 12 May 2017, INS Shivalik and INS Jyoti would be joining directly for the sea phase of the exercise. The ships are under the command of Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, YSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

SIMBEX is an acronym for “Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises”. Bilateral cooperation between Singapore and India was first formalised when RSN ships began training with the Indian Navy in 1994. This year’s edition of SIMBEX-17 being held in the South China Sea would be the 24th in the series and is aimed to increase interoperability between the RSN and IN as well as develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations. The scope of the current exercise includes wide-ranging professional interactions during the Harbour Phase scheduled from 18 May to 20 May and a diverse range of operational activities at sea during the Sea Phase to be held from 21 May to 24 May. The thrust of exercises at sea this year would be on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), integrated operations with Surface, Air and Sub-surface forces, Air Defence and Surface Encounter Exercises.

During SlMBEX-17, the Singapore Navy is represented by RSN Ships Supreme, Formidable and Victory and Maritime Patrol Aircraft Fokker F50 in addition to the RSAF F-16 aircraft.

The two navies share a long standing relationship with regular professional interactions that include exchange programs, staff talks and training courses. Singapore Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Lai Chung Han had earlier visited ENC and participated in lFR-16 held in February last year in the City of Destiny, Visakhapatnam. RSS Formidable and a Fokker F 50 aircraft participated in SlMBEX-16 which was held at Visakhapatnam and in Bay of Bengal.

INS Sahyadri, and INS Shivalik-both multi-role stealth frigates - are commanded by Captain Anil Jaggi and Captain R Vinod Kumar respectively while INS Kamorta, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette is commanded by Commander Vipin Gupta. lNS Jyoti, the fleet replenishment tanker is commanded by Captain S Shyam Sundar.

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http://zeenews.india.com/india/vice...need-for-higher-combat-readiness-2006835.html

Mumbai: Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, has stressed on the need for a high degree of operational and combat readiness and vigilance on all fronts.

Addressing around 950 personnel after inspecting a Command parade at INS Shikra yesterday, Vice Admiral Luthra lauded them for ensuring that all deployments and taskings were undertaken in a professional manner, a Defence release said here today.

The C-in-C highlighted that "in keeping with the high tempo of operations, overseas deployments, surveillance and patrolling missions, and successful missile firings have helped assess the Command's capabilities and focus on areas that require continued emphasis," it said.


He emphasised the need for a "high degree of operational and combat readiness and vigilance on all fronts."

He also touched upon the need for discipline and gender sensitisation amongst personnel and that growth and development can only be ensured by synergistic team effort, the release said.

Vice Admiral Luthra also highlighted the need for renewed focus on safety, physical and information security, and continued support to frontline units of the Command, it said.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-forest-land-in-telangana/article18516320.ece

Government to hand over 2,900 acres of Damagundem reserve for ELF naval base station
The Telangana government is set to hand over 2,900 acres (1,174 hectares) of the Damagundem Reserve Forest to the Indian Navy for building an Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) base station about 60 km from Hyderabad. The State will be left with 300 acres which will also be fenced and ringed with road by the Navy.

“The first stage clearance has been given and Navy officials have deposited ₹133 crore and another ₹12 lakh for fencing markers. The forest will become better with more protection as the whole area will be fenced and a road will be laid around it,” said P.K. Jha, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Telangana.

“The second stage clearance, final before handing over the forest land to the Navy, will be given once all the requirements are met,” he said.

The Naval facility sought to be built is an ELF (3 to 30 hertz) base station which will be used as a communication hub for submarines. India will be only the second country to use ELF for communication purposes after Russia. The other Indian Naval facility is at INS Kattabomman which became operational in 2014. The United States operated project ELF from 1989 to 2004 when it abandoned it in the face of massive opposition The non-ionising radiation effect on fish, birds, animals and humans led to the opposition.

Access to temple

“Naval officials have informed us that they will construct structures only in 100 acres. The rest will be used as a buffer. They are planning to lay a new road to reach Pudur village. Pilgrims visiting the Ramalingeshwara temple will be allowed day-time access,” said another official.

“During Ugadi, there is a big jatara here. The forest area is taken over by people who come from far off villages to pray. We don’t know what will happen once the Navy takes over the forest,” said Ramachandriah who takes care of the temple.

Not everyone is convinced of the benefits of the project. “The Vikarabad ridge is part of the catchment area of Musi. Once this forest is affected, there will be no inflows downstream. Hyderabad and its surrounding areas will suffer. The groundwater table will go down further if this forest is removed from the picture,” said Lubna Sarwath of Save Our Urban Lakes.

Venkatesh Goteti, an IT professional, said: “Hyderabad has very few natural habitats. The Vikarabad forest is one of them. I have seen wild boars hereDozens of animals can be spotted from the ridge.”


The submarine communication centre at INS Kattabomman.

INS Kattabomman is a vibrant self-contained base, with officers, sailors and civilians striving to facilitate round the clock naval operations.

 

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http://www.deccanherald.com/content/613543/ins-ganga-swansong-sortie.html

The ship was commissioned on 30 December 1985 at Mumbai. Presently in her 24th Commission, the ship is commanded by Captain NP Pradeep. Despite her vintage, she still retains her capabilities in all three dimensions of naval warfare. File photo


The guided missile frigate, INS Ganga, will enter harbour under its own steam for the last time on 27 May.

It will certainly be a nostalgic moment for the Navy, for the ship will be placed in the non-operational category commencing 28 May, followed by decommissioning before the end of the year, after 32 years of glorious service.

The ship was commissioned on 30 December 1985 at Mumbai. Presently in her 24th Commission, the ship is commanded by Captain NP Pradeep. Despite her vintage, she still retains her capabilities in all three dimensions of naval warfare.

It is a testimony to the resilience of the ship and her crew that she will sail into Mumbai flying the flag of Rear Admiral RB Pandit, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet straight from a 45-day long active patrol in the Northern Arabian Sea guarding the nation’s maritime borders till her last operational day.

INS Ganga is also affiliated to the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) of the Indian Army, and has built this association over many years.

 

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Ministry of Defence
27-May, 2017 16:26 IST
Passing Out Parade held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala

At an impressive Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala here today, Saturday, 27 May 2017, 272 cadets of Indian Navy, 66 cadets of Indian Coast Guard and two International cadets – one each from Benin and Tanzania – passed out of the hallowed portals of INA on successful completion of their training.



The passing out cadets belonged to four different courses of Spring Term 2017, viz., 92nd Indian Naval Academy Course (BTech), 92nd Indian Naval Academy Course (MSc), 23rd Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and 24th Naval Orientation Course (Regular). Also graduating and marching shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts were 25 female cadets from the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.



The grand parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, WV, RWP & Bar, RSP, USP, VSV, NDC, PSC, MNI, Chief of the Sri Lankan Navy. The presence of the Sri Lankan Naval Chief marks a new chapter in consolidating strong bilateral naval relations between India and Sri Lanka and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation. Naval cooperation between India and Sri Lanka has been traditionally strong, encompassing a wide range of issues, including operational interactions through bilateral exercises, training, port calls, hydrographic co-operation, capability building and capacity augmentation initiatives. Two Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) are presently in their final stages of construction for the Sri Lankan Navy at M/s Goa Shipyard Limited. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Darshak, a survey ship, also recently successfully completed a two-month survey deployment off Sri Lanka.



Vice Admiral Wijegunaratne, following the ceremonial review, awarded medals to nine meritorious cadets. In his address, he congratulated the passing out cadets and urged them to constantly challenge their physical and mental limits to be a successful naval officer. Vice Admiral AR Karve, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding–in–Chief, Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM, Commandant, INA, Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and other senior officers were present on the momentous occasion. The Passing Out Parade was also witnessed by the proud parents and guardians of all successful cadets, as well as by a large number of local and outstation dignitaries, media personnel, cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun and school children.



The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy B Tech course was awarded to Midshipman Akshay Sarveswaran. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Extended) Course was awarded to Sub Lieutenant Arpan Mondal. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Regular) Course was awarded to Assistant Commandant Ravinder S Ramola.

The glittering ceremony culminated with the successful cadets forming up in two columns and marching with their gleaming swords, held in salute, past the Academy’s Saluting Dias known as the Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, the poignant farewell tune played by all Armed Forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades. As they marched past the sacred quarterdeck, the passing out cadets were bid farewell by cadets of the junior term who manned the mast.



On completion of the parade, the ‘Shipping of Stripes’ ceremony was conducted. The proud parents and guardians of the Passing Out cadets shipped the Naval and Coast Guard epaulettes, popularly known as ‘Stripes’ on the shoulders of their wards, thus symbolising their transformation from ‘cadets’ into commissioned Naval and Coast Guard officers. The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of the medal winners and congratulated all the trainees for their successful completion of the rigorous training. These officers will now proceed to various Naval and Coast Guard ships / establishments, to further consolidate their training in various fields.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...ss-out-from-naval-academy/article18590676.ece

As many as 340 cadets passed out of the Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala in Kannur on Saturday at a ceremonial passing-out parade reviewed by Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne.

The cadets who passed out included 272 cadets of the Navy, 66 of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and two international cadets – one each from Benin and Tanzania. The cadets belonged to four different courses including INA Course (BTech), INA Course (MSc), Naval Orientation Course (NOC - extended) and NOC (regular). The cadets included 25 female cadets.

Maritime security

The presence of the Sri Lankan Naval Chief, the first foreign Naval Chief to participate as chief guest at the passing-out parade at the INA, was seen by the Navy as a new chapter in consolidating bilateral naval relations between the two countries. A press release issued by the INA said two advanced offshore patrol vessels were in their final stages of construction for the Sri Lankan Navy at the Goa Shipyard. INS Darshak, a survey ship, recently completed a two-month survey deployment off Sri Lanka, it said.

In his address after reviewing the parade, Vice Admiral Wijegunaratne said India was one of the leading maritime arms in the entire Indian Ocean region. Indian Navy’s role in the region was not any more India-specific. Noting the importance of the geo-strategic location of India and its connectivity through trade in the Indian ocean, he said the ICG had a very prominent place in the region as a major law enforcement agency. He told the cadets that India’s destiny lay in their hands.


Meritorious cadets

The chief guest awarded medals to meritorious cadets. The President’s gold medal for the INA BTech course was awarded to Midshipman Akshay Sarveswaran. The Chief of the Naval Staff gold medal for the NOC (extended) was awarded to Sub Lieutenant Arpan Mondal and the Chief of the Naval Staff gold medal for the NOC (regular) to Assistant Commandant Ravinder S. Ramola.

Vice Admiral A.R. Karve, Flag Officer Commanding–in–Chief, Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral S.V. Bhokare, Commandant, INA and Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education were among those present to witness the parade.

The cadets who passed out would now proceed to various Naval and ICG ships and establishments, the INA said.

 

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Ministry of Defence
31-May, 2017 15:11 IST
Navy Committed to Absorb New Technologies Through Self-Reliance Says Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff

A two-day international Seminar with the theme ‘Building India’s Future Navy: Technology Imperatives’, organised by FICCI began here today with the top brass of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Integrated Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, industry leaders from India and abroad, academia and thinkers coming together on a common platform to exchange ideas on realising the indigenous development cycle for cutting edge technologies that would be vital to building India’s future navy towards meeting the Government’s vision of ‘Make in India’.


Speaking at the inauguration of the Seminar, Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee stated that the Indian Navy has taken giant strides in the field of indigenous ship design and construction to transition from a ‘Buyer’s’ Navy to a ‘Builder’s’ Navy. Despite the achievements in indigenous shipbuilding, the Navy continues to be dependent on external assistance for niche technologies. An important aspect in attaining 100% self-reliance in ship design and construction, therefore, is the indigenous development of high end technologies, their transition into shipborne equipment and systems, induction into Service and standardization. Self-reliance in defence production, which is a vital pre-requisite for achieving greater strategic autonomy, is no easy task and would require dedicated efforts by researchers, designers and manufacturers.


The Naval Chief brought out that the Indian Navy has taken the first step in this direction by formally articulating its indigenisation plans and need for the development of state-of-the-art systems and equipment through various policy and vision documents. This, along with initiatives like ‘Make in India’, would go a long way in building sustainable models for development of platforms and equipment requiring niche technologies.


Admiral Lanba highlighted the three primary requirements that need to be met while inducting a technology or a product – affordability, timely delivery and performance. To these primary imperatives, the Navy Chief went on to add a fourth dimension – that of life cycle sustenance by providing seamless technical support and making the technology future proof. He stated that this aspect is most vital for building a navy of the future and the support of the industry therefore extends well beyond just supply to lifecycle product support.


On the occasion, Admiral Lanba released two publications pertaining to compilation of papers authored by Naval officers on future technologies and a knowledge paper authored by FICCI. The Navy Chief also launched a web portal on Defence and Aerospace, developed by FICCI.



The Seminar is structured around dedicated sessions to deliberate on Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) - Projects for the Indian Industry; Modern Trends in Maritime Communications; Cyberspace Operations and Information Warfare; Shipborne Propulsion and Power Generation; Missiles, Underwater and Directed Energy Weapons; Opportunities for Coastal States; Surveillance and Detection Systems; Transformation in the Aviation Sector; Autonomous Vehicles; Disruptive Technologies; Warship Building in India and Building India’s Future Navy: Realizing the ‘Make in India’ Initiative.


Also speaking on the occasion, Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Past President, FICCI and Chairperson, Max Financial Services Ltd, said that the Seminar would provide a platform to the industry captains to understand and deliberate on the technology imperatives for a future ready naval force. She asked the industry to articulate their vision on how they could partner the Indian Navy and the other Defence Forces in achieving the stated goal of self-reliance through indigenisation.