Month: October 2026

Grand Maritime Welcome in Sri Vijaya Puram as INSV Neelkanth Concludes 700 NM Ocean Passage
07
Oct
By Theviralmail
Defense, ,

Grand Maritime Welcome in Sri Vijaya Puram as INSV Neelkanth Concludes 700 NM Ocean Passage

Sri Vijaya Puram — Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Neelkanth was accorded a ceremonial maritime reception at Sri Vijaya Puram upon completing a grueling 700-nautical-mile open-ocean voyage from Visakhapatnam. The passage, flagged off on September 27, serves as a signature operational highlight commemorating the Silver Jubilee (25 years) of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)—India’s premier tri-service operational outpost. The expedition showcases the endurance, navigation capabilities, and joint maritime readiness essential to securing India's interests across the vital sea lanes of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). A Grueling 700-Mile Test Across the Bay of Bengal Setting sail from the Eastern…
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as 29th Chief of the Air Staff
06
Oct
By Theviralmail
Defense

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as 29th Chief of the Air Staff

NEW DELHI — The Government of India has officially named Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS). Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, he will assume the rank of Air Chief Marshal when he takes over the leadership of the Indian Air Force on the afternoon of October 31, 2026. He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who superannuates from office on the same day after a distinguished tenure at the helm of the IAF. Four Decades of Military Excellence Born on December 9, 1966,…
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Launches India’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ at HSL Visakhapatnam
06
Oct
By Theviralmail
Defense,

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Launches India’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ at HSL Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM — In a major push toward indigenous defence manufacturing and naval capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), named ‘Surya’, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). During his visit to the premier shipyard, the Raksha Mantri also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship (FSS-5) and inaugurated the newly upgraded Slipway-4 alongside a state-of-the-art 300-tonne Goliath Crane. Calling the three events a collective reflection of national capability, Shri Rajnath Singh remarked, “The launch of FSS-1 is a symbol of achievement, keel laying of FSS-5 is a symbol of resolve,…
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MoD Inks ₹661.50 Crore Deal for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and Launchers to Arm Indian Navy Warships
06
Oct
By Theviralmail
Defense,

MoD Inks ₹661.50 Crore Deal for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and Launchers to Arm Indian Navy Warships

In a decisive move to strengthen indigenous naval combat power, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth ₹661.50 crore with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) in New Delhi. The procurement covers advanced BrahMos Fire Control Systems and missile launchers specifically configured for the Indian Navy’s frontline surface fleet under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Strategic Significance of the Buy (Indian-IDDM) Contract The procurement executed under the Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) framework guarantees a minimum of 68% indigenous content. Inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, the contract accelerates self-reliance across critical naval hardware:…
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