INS Anjadip Commissioned: How Indias Shallow Water Fleet Counters Chinese Submarines

By BPN News Desk March 2, 2026

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The commissioning of INS Anjadip is not a mere ceremonial addition to the naval order of battle. It is a blunt tactical response to a shifting reality. For years, the presence of Chinese submarines in the Indian Ocean was discussed in hushed tones as a theoretical future threat. Today, those

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INS Anjadip Commissioned At Chennai Port

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

The Indian Navy on Friday commissioned INS Anjadip, a fast attack craft designed for anti-submarine and coastal defence operations, at Chennai Port. The induction of the vessel marks a further step in strengthening India’s maritime security and coastal surveillance capabilities. INS Anjadip Commissioned At Chennai Port INS Anjadip was formally inducted into the Indian Navy

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Falcon 2000 MRA Jets to Be Made in India for Indian Navy

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Reliance Aerostructure and Dassault Aviation are set to offer a made-in-India variant of the Falcon 2000 jet, specially modified for multi-role maritime operations, to the Indian Navy. The aircraft, known as the Falcon 2000 MRA (Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft), is being positioned as a cutting-edge platform to enhance India’s maritime surveillance and defense

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INS Brahmaputra Set to Sail Again After 2024 Fire

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

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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UN Probes Alleged Rohingya Expulsion by Indian Navy

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

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

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Indian Navy Tests Indigenous Mine Amid Maritime Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Indian Navy has successfully tested the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), an indigenously developed underwater weapon system designed to bolster India’s seabed warfare capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the combat firing was conducted in operational conditions, marking a significant milestone in

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When Yadavji Sat With a Danda: How the Indian Navy Deterred Pakistan Without Firing a Shot

By Editor - News Desk May 11, 2025

A childhood friend of mine reminded me recently of something that happened back when we were kids. In our small housing society, we used to play cricket inside the compound. But whenever the ball rolled out past the gate onto the main road, someone had to fetch it. Eventually, it became such a regular occurrence […]

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INS Tamal: India’s Final Imported Stealth Frigate Set for Commissioning

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a major milestone for India’s maritime defense capability, the Indian Navy is preparing to induct INS Tamal, a Russian-built multi-role stealth frigate, into active service by June 2025. This will likely be the last major warship procured from a foreign country, as India pivots towards complete indigenous warship production. INS Tamal Joins Indian Fleet […]

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DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

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

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Indian Navy to Induct ‘Tamal’ Stealth Frigate from Russia

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2025

The Indian Navy is poised to enhance its maritime strength with the induction of ‘Tamal,’ an advanced stealth guided-missile frigate constructed at Russia’s Yantar Shipyard. This vessel, designed for multi-role operations, is equipped with the formidable BrahMos anti-ship missile system, significantly boosting India’s naval combat capabilities.