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After being written off by many following a major fire incident in July 2024, the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra is set to return to service by mid-2026. This turnaround is the result of sustained restoration efforts, demonstrating the Navy’s commitment to maintaining combat readiness and asset recovery. INS Brahmaputra Restoration Progress Following
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The United Nations has launched an inquiry into disturbing allegations that Indian naval vessels forcibly expelled Rohingya refugees into the open sea near Myanmar. The incident, involving at least 40 individuals, has sparked international outrage and raised critical questions about adherence to international humanitarian norms. Allegations of Forced Expulsion Spark Global
Defence National
On March 26, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test was carried out using a land-based vertical launcher and was aimed