Operations
Indian Navy’s second P-8I aircraft squadron commissioned
Indian Naval Air Squadron 316, Indian Navy’s second P-8I aircraft squadron has been commissioned into the Indian Navy.
US, JMSDF conduct torpedo training exercise in Japanese waters
Aircrews from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, HSM 51, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Tokyo Bay from 8-10 March.
40 nations join forces in Indian Navy-led exercise MILAN 2022
The Indian Navy-led multinational exercise MILAN 2022 started on 25 February in the Bay of Bengal, according to the navy’s officials.
Russian Navy’s operations restrict shipping in Sea of Azov amid conflict with Ukraine
The Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport (Rosmorrechflot) confirmed that navigation in the Sea of Azov was suspended after a warning was issued by the Russian Defense Ministry, the agency press service told Interfax.
Chinese warship points laser at Australia’s patrol aircraft “in a serious safety incident”
The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed that its patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia’s northern approaches.
PCG tests new weapon systems on six multi-role response vessels
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has test-fired newly installed weapons system on six multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) off Mariveles, Bataan.
Russian Navy conducts defense drills in Crimea
The Russian Navy has revealed that its Black Sea Fleet has been practicing a comprehensive tactical exercise to defend naval ships’ bases from enemies in Crimea and the southern Krasnodar Region.
US Navy’s destroyer USS Fitzgerald conducts anti-submarine drill with JMSDF
The US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducted bilateral training exercises in the Philippine Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) from 27 January.
Explosion onboard Indian Navy’s destroyer kills three senior officers
In an unfortunate incident that happened on 18 January, an explosion onboard Indian Navy’s Ranvir-class destroyer INS Ranvir claimed the lives of three sailors, while eleven other crew members were injured, Indian Navy officials stated.
Indian Navy: P-8I aircraft begin ops from INS Hansa
The Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I aircraft commenced operations from INS Hansa, Goa with two aircraft arriving on 30 December 2021.
Royal Navy patrol vessels begin Indo-Pacific deployment
Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels HMS Tamar and HMS Spey have departed Portsmouth in advance of their deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
India’s Eastern Fleet ships on overseas deployment
A Task Force of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet is set to proceed on an overseas deployment to South East Asia, the South China Sea and Western Pacific. The deployment seeks to underscore the operational reach, peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly countries towards ensuring good order in the m
Pakistan Navy seizes 700 kg of narcotics off Balochistan coast
The Pakistan Navy has seized 700 kilos of narcotics near the coast of Pishukan, Balochistan.
Sri Lanka, Indian navies battle fire on board tanker off Sri Lanka coast
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy are jointly working to put out the fire onboard a tanker off the coast of Sri Lanka, assisted by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Sri Lanka Airforce and the Indian Coast Guard.