INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY
Mazagon Dock Q2: All you need to know about PSU shipbuilder's July-September business
For Mazagon Dock, revenue from operations fell 16.5% year-on-year to Rs 2,446 crore from Rs 2,929 crore in the year-ago quarter. On a sequential basis, revenue declined 17% from Rs 2,942 crore in the preceding quarter. The pressure on profitability was also reflected in the company’s margins, which contracted to 8.1% from 23.7% a year earlier.
Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa
An investigation into the involvement of Iranian warships in naval exercises near South Africa has concluded. This operation, featuring South African, Chinese, Russian, and Iranian naval forces, unfolded amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Following a breach of directives regarding Iranian participation, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the inquiry. While findings have been submitted for presidential review, specific details will remain classified, amid U.S. critiques of South Africa's foreign policy stance.
Indian Naval Academy develops two-drone system to locate people in distress at sea and deliver lifebuoys
The Indian Naval Academy has developed a two-drone system for maritime search and rescue, pairing a camera-equipped quadcopter that uses AI to flag people in the water with a hexacopter that delivers lifebuoys. Both UAVs have a 10-km operating radius, while an operator retains control over the final release of rescue equipment.
Indian Navy training squadron arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day goodwill visit. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. Officer trainees from both countries will participate in various professional and sporting interactions during the visit. The squadron's presence is part of a long-range deployment including stops in Seychelles and Maldives. The initiative reflects India's commitment to regional security and maritime collaboration.
Human element remains decisive in modern war, says Naval Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Naval Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed newly commissioned officers at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. He stressed that the human element remains decisive in modern warfare and urged officers to build courage. Admiral Swaminathan highlighted the transformation of warfare while emphasizing leadership's continued importance. He advised officers to treat the mind as their primary weapon and remain lifelong students.
Indian Navy launches 5th Diving Support Craft 'DSC A24' in Kolkata
The Indian Navy successfully launched its fifth Diving Support Craft, DSC A24, in Kolkata. This vessel represents a significant advancement for indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and the Make in India initiative. Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Alok Ananda assumed command as the 13th Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy. He succeeded Vice Admiral Manish Chadha after a distinguished tenure. The academy continues its commitment to quality training for naval officers.
Delhi HC ask Centre to decide representation to include women in armed forces through CDS exam
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to decide within eight weeks a representation requesting the entry of women into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy of the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination. The court passed the order on a petition by Kush Kalra, who challenged the notification, which excluded female candidates solely on the grounds of their gender.
Navy chief reviews passing out parade at Ezhimala Naval Academy
The 'President's Gold Medal' for the Indian Naval Academy B Tech course was awarded to Midshipman Suseendranathan Aditya, Navy said in a release.
Training hit at defence institutes, passing out and new inductions likely to be delayed
Due to the lockdown that has prevented the entry of some trainers at the institutes and the restrictions that are likely to remain even after it is lifted, coupled with the final phases of the training that are still left to be completed, the passing out parade of the current batch of students could get delayed.
Indian Navy is inducting large number of state-of-the-art assets: President
"A significant proportion of India's trade and energy needs are met through the medium of the oceans. Safety of the seas and maritime commons, therefore, remains a critical requirement to ensure the economic and infrastructure development on land, as also to ensure well- being of its people," the President said.
President's Colour awarded to Indian Naval Academy
In his address at the Ezhimala Naval Academy, the President complimented the commandants, all instructors and officers involved in training for producing multi-faceted officers. Award of the President's Colour to Indian Naval Academy is a recognition of the yeoman service rendered by the institution in training and shaping Indian Naval officers.
20 service attaches on 3-day visit to naval base, INA
The visit includes a training presentation and visit to professional training schools of the Navy at Kochi and one-day visit to INA at Ezhimala in Payannur.
Naval cadets awarded B.Tech degrees
Cadets of 91st Indian Naval Academy Course were today awarded their B.Tech degrees on successful completion of the dual programme under which they study the engineering course simultaneously with the Navy training curriculum.
Passing out parade of 330 cadets held at Naval Academy
The passing out parade marked commissioning of the cadets of the 89th Indian Naval Academy Course (B Tech) and (MSc) courses into the Indian Navy here.
Naval Academy to increase cadet intake by 2020: Vice AdmiralAK Chawla
The chief of personnel made the comments at the launch of the trailer of a National Geographic documentary on the Indian Naval Academy, the largest in Asia.
Vice-Admiral Pandit takes over as Commandant of INA
Pandit, a specialist in anti-submarine warfare, replaces Vice Admiral SV Bhokare, whose tenure in the post lasted 15 months
Two day seminar on weaponry at Indian Naval Academy from October 16
INA at Ezhimala will be holding another edition of its annual 'Dilli' series INA Seminar on the theme 'Weaponry through the Ages' for two days from October 16.
World Environment Day: Tree plantation drive by cadets at the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala
More than 30,000 saplings were planted by cadets and children at the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala on the occasion of World Environment Day.
399 Navy cadets pass out of Indian Naval Academy
A batch of 399 cadets of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, including 28 women, today passed out on successful completion of their training.
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