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New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Visakhapatnam to host Milan 2026, International Fleet Review
VIJAYAWADA: The Port City is set to host the Milan 2026, a biennial Indian Navy's flagship exercise, and the International Fleet Review from February 14 to 24. On Wednesday, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena met Chief Secretary K Vijayanand at the Secretariat. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary clarified that the State government will provide all necessary support and assistance to make the event a grand success. These events also help Andhra Pradesh in garnering international recognition in terms of tourism, he affirmed. The Chief Secretary said that since the President of India, the Prime Minister, and other dignitaries from various countries will be attending the Fleet Review, appropriate arrangements should be made accordingly. He also stressed the need to take steps to beautify Visakhapatnam city in all respects, especially in terms of improving roads, and installation of electric lights. He advised the Visakhapatnam Collector, VMRDA, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, National Highways Authority of India, and Eastern Naval Command officials to take further steps. Furthermore, he directed the speedy completion of various civil works that are currently in progress. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena said that 145 countries have been invited to the International Fleet Review and Milan 2026 events which will be held between February 14 to 24. He said that the top brass of the respective navies and other representatives are also expected to attend in large numbers. Principal Secretary (GAD) Mukesh Kumar Meena, Principal Secretary (Municipal Administration Department) S Suresh Kumar, International Fleet Review Commodore Aby Mathew and other officials were present.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India to showcase Dornier aircraft, Naval ship at Malaysian exhibition
Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship will be among the highlights of the Indian Pavilion at the 17th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), being held at Langkawi, Malaysia from May 20 to 24, an official said on Sunday. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation at the exhibition and inaugurate the country pavilion. Many Defence PSUs, including Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Gliders India Limited and private defence companies will be participating in the exhibition, showcasing the Indian defence industry prowess. This year, Indian assets, including Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship, will also participate in LIMA 2025. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Seth will also call on Malaysian Minister of Defence Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin. The visit will further consolidate the bilateral defence cooperation and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. India and Malaysia have a robust and multifaceted relationship which has expanded into several strategic areas, including defence and security. Both the countries are committed to work under the vision of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia in 2024. LIMA, established in 1991 and held biennially, is regarded as one of the largest and most significant maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. In a separate development related to the Defence Ministry, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, concluded his two-day visit to Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam on Friday. During the visit, the Defence Secretary interacted with Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. He was briefed on the Command's operational capabilities and key activities. He was also provided a detailed overview of ongoing and planned infrastructure development projects on the East Coast that are aimed at further enhancing naval operational and strategic capabilities.
Russia Today
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
India to launch base for nuclear subs
India plans to commission a new naval base for nuclear submarines and other warships on its southeast coast next year, according to a report by the Times of India. The strategic base, which will be located near the village of Rambilli, about 50 km (31 miles) south of the Eastern Naval Command headquarters in Visakhapatnam, will have underground pens and a network of tunnels to house nuclear submarines. The first phase of the Rambilli base is nearing completion. After its inauguration in 2026, the base will be expanded and upgraded in phases, similar to an installation in Karwar in the southern state of Karnataka. Work on the nuclear submarine base began over a decade ago. It has overcome numerous technological, environmental, and other challenges. A source quoted in the Times of India report said the inner harbor was ready, and work on the outer harbor, including the construction of breakwaters and jetties, is currently in progress. Additionally, India is expected to commission its third nuclear submarine, the INS Aridhaman, which is equipped with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles, later this year. The INS Aridhaman has a displacement of 7,000 tons and is slightly larger than the two operational SSBNs, the INS Arihant and the INS Arighat. In October of last year, the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a proposal to construct two nuclear-powered conventional strike submarines in India, with a budget of over $5 billion, as reported by India Today. India has been enhancing its naval capabilities, and on Saturday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an operational, repair, and logistics facility In Karwar, constructed under Project Seabird and valued at over $250 million. The inauguration was timed to coincide with India's National Maritime Day. In a post on X, Singh said the day was a reminder of how vital India's maritime domain was, not just for India's security, but for fostering harmony and growth across the region. A Day at Karwar Naval Base! On the occasion of the National Maritime Day, on 05 Apr 25, I had the privilege of witnessing a truly remarkable milestone for India, the #IndianNavy , and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).From the ambitious strides in building infrastructure and… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 6, 2025 'We ensure that the nation's interests are protected without compromising their sovereignty,' Singh said, adding, 'As India enhances its presence in the IOR, it also enhances the security of our friendly nations.' With the completion of this phase of Project Seabird, the Karwar base will be able to berth 32 major warships and submarines, according to the Times of India report. Last week, Russian and Indian warships completed joint exercises in the Bay of Bengal as part of Indra 2025 naval drills.
