Panaji, May 9 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Saturday marked a significant capability enhancement with the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal, a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series, at Goa Shipyard Limited.The ship was formally commissioned into service by Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) in the Ministry of Defence, A. Anbarasu, in the presence of Commander Coast Guard Region (North West) Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar, senior official…
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Wellington (Tamil Nadu), March 31 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, underlined the force’s pivotal role in protecting national maritime interests while also shedding light on evolving trends in naval warfare. Addressing the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington virtually on Monday, Admiral Tripathi focused on India’s rich maritime legacy, emerging security challenges, and the force’s preparedness to tackle hybrid threats in an increasingly …
Nairobi, Jan 22 (IANS) India and Kenya held extensive discussions this week focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with emphasis on defence industrial collaboration, capacity building, training, sustainment partnerships, information sharing, and long-term cooperation in defence exports and maintenance support. The talks were held during the visit to Nairobi by a four-member Ministry of Defence delegation to advance bilateral defence industrial cooperation. The Indian delegation,…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, stating that it will further strengthen India’s security apparatus and its vision of self-reliance.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the ship on Monday (January 5).In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap is noteworthy for numerous reasons, inc…
Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Pratap’, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, describing it as an embodiment of India’s mature defence industrial ecosystem.Praising the ecosystem for its capability to handle complex manufacturing challenges effectively, Rajnath Singh said the addition of ICGS Samudra Pratap will significantly enhance the ICG’s operational capability in pollution control, fire-fighti…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Indian Coast Guard’s first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap in Goa on Monday.An official message on ICG’s social media handle said, “@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, will be commissioned by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at @goashipyardltd, #Goa on 05 Jan 26.”“Built by #GSL with over 60% indigenous content, the 114.5 Mtr, 4,200 to…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Monday commission the Indian Coast Guard’s first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap in Goa, an official said on Sunday.An official message on ICG’s social media handle said, “@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, will be commissioned by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at @goashipyardltd, #Goa on 05 Jan 26.”“Built by #GSL with over 60% indigenous cont…