India’s Rs 50,000-cr submarine project faces delays amid contractor disputes

Dec 14, 2024, at 11:17 pm

New Delhi: India's ambitious Rs 50,000-crore plan to construct six diesel-electric submarines has hit a roadblock due to disputes raised by contractors regarding the testing procedures during sea trials, according to a Bloomberg report.

India launches fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine

Oct 22, 2024, at 07:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with Canada, India has quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in Visakhapatnam, in a move to bolster the South Asian major's nuclear deterrence capabilities, reports said.

President Kovind recalls sinking of Pakistan submarine

Feb 21, 2022, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday recalled the Indian Navy's role in the 1971 war and the sinking of Pakistan's submarine Ghazi during a Fleet Review comprising over 60 ships and submarines and 55 aircraft at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.

Fourth Scorpene class submarine 'Vela' delivered to Indian Navy

Nov 10, 2021, at 12:57 am

Mumbai/UNI: Fourth Scorpene class submarine, which has been named 'Vela', was delivered to the Indian Navy on Tuesday.

We are committed to far-reaching changes in our defence preparedness: Rajnath Singh

Sep 28, 2019, at 02:14 pm

New Delhi, Sept 28 (UNI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the government is deeply conscious of the requirements of the Armed Forces, and is committed to far-reaching changes in the defence preparedness.

Indian Navy inducts 4th Scorpene class submarine

May 06, 2019, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI): Indian Navy on Monday inducted the fourth scorpene class submarine INS Vela constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.