Singapore, Australia conduct joint naval exerciseSeptember 18th, 2009 SINGAPORE - Singapore and Australia are conducting a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea Sep 18-25, officials said. Navies of the two countries will conduct a range of exercise such as surveillance, air defence and anti-submarine warfare, Singapore's defence ministry said.
Navy fighter jet crashes into Arabian Sea, pilot presumed deadAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - A navy fighter jet crashed into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Goa on Friday, with the pilot presumed dead. Confirming the news,Indian Navy spokesman P.V.S.
Indian navy well equipped to meet any threat, says Admiral Sureesh MehtaAugust 4th, 2009 KOCHI - Chief of Indian Naval staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta has said that the navy was prepared to face any threat from the sea. Talking to reporters here on Monday, Mehta said, "Of course we are all well equipped.
Pakistan Navy receives first Chinese F-22P frigateJuly 30th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The first of four Chinese F-22P frigates constructed for the Pakistan Navy was formally handed over Thursday at a ceremony at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The delivery ceremony was followed by the commissioning of the ship, during which the Pakistani flag was hoisted on the ship with a band playing the Pakistani national anthem, APP news agency reported.
India's nuke submarine affects security balance in Arabian Sea: Pak Navy ChiefJuly 29th, 2009 BEIJING - Pakistan's Navy Chief Admiral Noman Bashir said on Wednesday that India's launch of a nuclear-powered submarine has affected the security balance in Arabia Sea, as the sea is highly vital for the entire world and Pakistan does not want anyone's hegemony on it. Commenting on launch of INS Arihant, he said Pakistan had prior information about this project and the nuclear-powered submarine has changed the security situation of Arabia Sea, adding Pakistan does not want to pursue the arms race, it has its own priorities.
India, France to hold joint naval exercise off BrittanyJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian and French navies, which have been conducting the "Varuna" joint exercise for the past seven years, will engage outside Indian waters for the first time when the war game is conducted off the coast of Brittany June 27-July 4. For the last seven years, India and France have continually strengthened their bilateral naval relation as a part of which we have conducted an annual bilateral exercise, called Varuna.
Indian and Royal Navy to participate in 'Exercise Konkan 2009' in UK watersJune 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An Indian Navy Task Group led by the destroyer-INS Delhi, along with frigates INS Beas and INS Brahmaputra, and the tanker INS Aditya will reach Portsmouth on June 17, for 'Exercise Konkan' with the Royal Navy. The task group will be under the command of Rear Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet.
Indian Navy heads for first Atlantic Ocean deploymentMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Underlining its increasing strategic prowess, the Indian Navy has for the first time embarked on a two month-long deployment to the Atlantic Ocean, where it will participate in separate war games with the British and French navies. Since World War I, the Atlantic Ocean has been the stage for strategic warfare for navies the world over.
Pakistan may acquire 'retired' Type 42 Batch destroyers from UKMay 28th, 2009 LONDON - Pakistan may acquire three Type 42 Batch 3 destroyers from Britain after they are retired from the Royal Navy (RN). Pakistan is also in discussion with the United States to acquire FFG 7 frigates.
Navy chief condoles death of Admiral S.M. NandaMay 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday condoled the death of former navy chief Admiral S.M. Nanda, a veteran of the India-Pakistan war of 1971.
Indian Navy helicopter crashes off Goa, crew safeMarch 25th, 2009 PANAJI - An Indian Navy Kamov-28 helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea, 22 nautical miles off Goa, Wednesday but the crew escaped unhurt, an official said. Three naval personnel were on board when the accident took place.
Navy helicopter crashes in Arabian SeaMarch 25th, 2009 PANAJI - A Kamov 28 anti-submarine helicopter on a routine training mission crashed into the Arabian Sea, 20 nautical miles west of Dabolim Airport, today. Rescue helicopters from naval base reached the area and the three aircrew were picked up.
Chinese Navy ship arrives at Pakistani portMarch 5th, 2009 KARACHI - Chinese Navy destroyer 'Guangzhou' arrived Thursday at the southern Pakistani port of Karachi for multinational exercises. Exercise `Aman 09' is scheduled to be conducted in the North Arabian Sea March 5-14.
Pakistan Navy chief retracts Mumbai remarkMarch 1st, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan's navy chief Saturday distanced himself from his controversial remarks that there was no evidence of Ajmal Amir Kasab taking the sea route to India to launch the Mumbai terror strikes, saying he had not contradicted the interior ministry's findings on the carnage. Admiral Noman Bashir 'clarified that there are no differences between Pakistan Navy and the interior ministry with regard to the report about the (Mumbai terror attack) case', the official APP news agency reported.
India to scale down anti-piracy operations in Gulf of AdenJanuary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Navy is getting ready to scale down operations in the piracy infested Gulf of Aden, where it has been facing action for over two months, due to operational deployments and exercises back home. The navy will be sending a smaller missile-guided frigate to replace the Delhi-class missile-guided destroyer INS Mysore, which repulsed pirate attacks on two occasions and led to the arrest of 23 pirates.
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