PRO Defence Mumbai

Official account of Chief Public Relations Officer Mumbai, Ministry of Defence

[HQ Maharashtra Naval Area @IN_HQMNA]

Vigilant at Seas, Secure Shores! 🇮🇳

Phase 1 (11–17 Nov 26) of #SeaVigil26 is underway, with the #IndianNavy, in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard and state agencies, conducting the Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) in Maharashtra.

The evaluation brings together joint teams from the Department of Fisheries, Coastal Police, Department of Customs and Maharashtra Maritime Board, demonstrating coordinated efforts among key coastal security stakeholders.

Exercise #SeaVigil26 brings together 21 agencies across six ministries to strengthen India's coastal and maritime security. A key initiative to enhance coastal defence in the wake of 26/11, the exercise also focuses on the security of critical offshore assets, including oil platforms.

#CoastalSecurity #MaritimeSecurity

[Goa Naval Area @IN_GNA]

The Final Planning Conference (FPC) for biennial Coastal Defence Exercise #SeaVigil26 was conducted under the aegis of #HQGNA on 10 Nov 26 at #INSGomantak #Goa. Stakeholders from Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police, MPA, IB, CISF, Customs, fisheries, Captain of Ports, DGLL, and NCC attended the meeting.
#SeaVigil26 is a nation wide Coastal Defence Exercise being conducted simultaneously in all Coastal States with Indian Navy as the lead service.
#IndianNavy
#SeaVigil26
#CoastalSecurity
@IN_WNC
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
@PIB_Panaji

[Western Naval Command @IN_WNC]

The Commanding Officers of #JMSDF ships #JSTakanami and #JSKirisame currently on a goodwill visit to Mumbai, called on VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan #FOCINC #WNC.

The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed the longstanding friendship, mutual trust and growing maritime partnership between the #IndianNavy and #JMSDF.

The goodwill visit reaffirms the shared resolve of both navies to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen maritime cooperation and work together towards a free, open, peaceful and prosperous #IndoPacific.

#IndiaJapan
#MaritimeSecurity

@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
@JMSDF_PAO
@jointstaffpa

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

⚓ A defining moment awaits at #INSChilka!

Over 3,300 Agniveers of the #IndianNavy and Naviks of the #IndianCoastGuard prepare to pass out after a rigorous training, marking the culmination of a transformative journey and beginning of a new career.

Witness the Passing Out Parade of the largest ever batch of #Agniveers from INS Chilka, on 13 Nov 26,reviewed by Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS.

Details
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https://t.co/W3RG7cacYc

@IN_Chilka

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 #𝗥𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱��𝘀
🇮🇳🤝🇲🇲

The inaugural Bilateral Tri-Services HADR Exercise #RAHATMITRA between India and Myanmar concluded at Chennai on 06 Nov 26.

The two-day Tri-Services exercise focussed on joint planning, coordinated disaster response, rescue operations and medical assistance, enhancing joint preparedness for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

#HADR #IndianNavy

@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi @IAF_MCC
@IN_HQENC @IndiainMyanmar

https://t.co/DNmb1FJezS

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

⚓ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮–𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
🇮🇳🤝🇴🇲 #BridgesofFriendship

#INSSurat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 08 Nov 26 to participate in the 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of #NaseemAlBahr 2026, scheduled from 08–11 Nov 26.

Building upon the momentum of the 13th edition of the Joint Military Cooperation Committee, the exercise aims to enhance operational synergy and interoperability between the #IndianNavy and the #RoyalNavyOfOman.

#MaritimePartnership
#MAHASAGAR

@IN_WNC @MG_MOD_OMAN @Indemb_Muscat

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, visited a forward operating base and outlying units of the #IndianNavy in Gujarat, sharing the festive spirit of Diwali with naval personnel deployed at these locations.

During the visit, he also reviewed the operational readiness, infrastructure development plans and capabilities of units located in the state of Gujarat.

The occasion provided the CNS an opportunity to celebrate #Diwali together with forward-deployed units, acknowledge the dedication of personnel serving away from their families, and share the warmth and camaraderie that define the Indian Navy.

#IndianNavy
#DutyHonourCourage

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

⚓ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗜𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗖 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀!
🇧🇩🇧🇹🇮🇳🇲🇲🇳🇵🇱🇰🇹🇭

The maiden #BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise culminated at Sri Vijaya Puram following harbour and sea-phase operations and diplomatic engagements.

The exercise underscored the shared commitment of all stakeholders to #maritimesecurity and stability across the #BayofBengal.

#SharedSeas #SharedSecurity #SharedProsperity

#MAHASAGAR #IndianNavy #BridgesOfFriendship

@SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India
@MEAIndia @AN_Command

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

The visit featured joint exercises with the #HellenicNavy, training engagements at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (#NMIOTC) and cultural exchanges.

@SpokespersonMoD
@GreeceinIndia

[Andaman & Nicobar Command @AN_Command]

A Historic Milestone in Regional Maritime Cooperation!
🇧🇩 🇧🇹 🇮🇳 🇲🇲 🇳🇵 🇱🇰 🇹🇭 ⚓🤝🌊

#BIMSTECMaritimeSecurityExercise, anchored in the cooperative vision of the Delhi Declaration and the outcomes of the 4th BIMSTEC Experts Group Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation (Nov 2025), culminated successfully at Sri Vijaya Puram. High-level engagements, harbour interactions and coordinated sea deployments strengthened regional partnerships, enhanced operational synergy and reinforced mutual trust.

Shared Seas, Shared Security, Shared Prosperity.

#MAHASAGAR #BIMSTECSecretariat #IndianNavy #MEA @BDMOFA @MFABhutan @MEAIndia @MOFA_Myanmar @MofaNepal @MFA_SriLanka @MFAThai

#BIMSTECMaritimeExercise #RegionalCooperation #MaritimeSecurity #BIMSTEC #BridgesOfFriendship #BayOfBengal #StrategicPartnership

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

🇮🇳🤝🇬🇷 Αντίο, Ελλάδα! Goodbye, Greece!
#INSTrishul concluded her port call at Souda Bay, Greece.

On departure, #INSTrishul undertook a #PASSEX with HS Limnos (F451), which included seamanship and manoeuvring drills, cross-deck landings and communication exercises.

@IN_WNC @NavyGR
@EmbIndiaAthens

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

MALABAR 2026
Advancing Multilateral Maritime Cooperation
🇦🇺🤝🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

#MALABAR2026 commenced at Yokosuka, #Japan, on 05 Nov 26, with the Opening Ceremony hosted by the #JMSDF. The ceremony was attended by VAdm AN Pramod, #DCNS, as well as senior naval leadership from the other participating nations Australia, Japan and the US.

#INSSahyadri is participating in the current edition of exercise, which aims to enhance interoperability and operational coordination among the participating navies.

#IndianNavy #Interoperability #MaritimeCooperation #IndoPacific

@Australian_Navy @jmsdf_pao_eng @USNavy
@SpokespersonMoD

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

Together for Humanity, Stronger Through Partnership - RAHAT MITRA
🇮🇳🤝🇲🇲 #BridgesofFriendship

The inaugural India–Myanmar Tri-Services HADR Exercise #RAHATMITRA commenced at Chennai on 05 Nov 26, bringing together more than 300 defence personnel from both countries.

The two-day exercise will feature complex, integrated manoeuvres across land, sea and air domains, demonstrating coordinated multi-agency responses to disaster situations.

#IndiaMyanmar #HADR
#DefenceCooperation
#MAHASAGAR

@IN_HQENC @IN_HQTNP
@HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

Defenders of the Deep - ‘Amini’, the latest indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by @OfficialGRSE,was delivered to the #IndianNavy on 05 Nov 26 at Kattupalli.

The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art Lightweight Torpedoes, Indigenous Rocket Launchers and Sonars, making it a potent platform with underwater defence capabilities.

Named after Amini Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, this ship is the reincarnation of the erstwhile #INSAmini, a Petya III Class Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette decommissioned in 2002, thereby continuing the naval tradition of perpetuating distinguished legacy names.

With over 80% Indigenous Content, the ship strengthens our domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem and reaffirms the nation’s commitment of #AatmanirbharBharat.

@makeinindia
@SpokespersonMoD
@DefProdnIndia

[Rajnath Singh @rajnathsingh]

DRDO successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Pralay Missile off the coast of Odisha today at 1110 hrs.

The test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials and successfully met all the stipulated objectives, as validated by data captured through various range instruments.

This successful trial marks another significant milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities.

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

#IPRD2026 ended on a highly optimistic note, with enthusiastic participation from the audience, presenting several actionable policy recommendations on fostering regional cooperation in science and technology, and knowledge sharing through academic collaboration.

The Valedictory Address was delivered by Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, Govt of India.

This mega conference reinforced the #IndianNavy’s role in promoting meaningful dialogue among like-minded partners towards enhancing #maritimesecurity in the Indo-Pacific.

@SpokespersonMoD
@nmfindia

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

🇮🇳🤝🇲🇺
#BridgesOfFriendship

Orevwar, Moris!
(Until we meet again, Mauritius!)

#INSTarkash concluded a memorable port call at Port Louis, Mauritius.

The harbour phase featured cross-training engagements, leadership interactions, community outreach activities and a cultural exchange commemorating #AapravasiDiwas2026.

On departure, the ship undertook joint EEZ surveillance with the #MauritiusCoastGuard Dornier aircraft and a #PASSEX with CGS Valiant.

#MAHASAGAR

@IN_WNC @HCI_PortLouis

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

🇮🇳- 🇮🇹 #BridgesofFriendship
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Translating the shared intent into practical cooperation, the maiden #India–#Italy Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks were held on 03–04 Nov 2026.

Building on the direction set by the Chiefs of the #IndianNavy and the @ItalianNavy, discussions focused on:

▪️ Institutionalising operational engagements
▪️ Exploring avenues for cooperation in niche domains, including Underwater Domain Awareness
▪️ Enhancing information sharing
▪️ Strengthening training and professional exchanges

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘮. 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

#MaritimeCooperation

@SpokespersonMoD
@IndiainItaly @ItalyinIndia

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani elaborated on the new framework for induction of Agniveers into Indian Defence Forces during a press briefing held today at the National Media Centre, New Delhi.

Under the new framework, 25% of Agniveers will be inducted into regular service based on merit, while the remaining 75% will be offered an additional two-year engagement with higher remuneration and an enhanced Seva Nidhi package. Upon completion of this extended period, those willing to continue will have an opportunity for regular enrolment in the Defence Forces, subject to prescribed selection criteria.

[Southern Naval Command @IN_HQSNC]

🌏 'वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्' – Oceans Apart, United at Heart! ⚓

GlobalCaravan26 brought together 182 trainees from 27 Friendly Foreign Countries at #SNC for a vibrant International Cultural Festival celebrating diverse cultures, traditions, shared maritime heritage and cuisine.

VAdm Sameer Saxena, #FOCINC #SNC, alongwith Mrs Laboni Saxena, President NWWA(SR), joined the celebrations featuring country pavilions, traditional performances and culinary delicacies by enthusiastic international trainees.

🇮🇳 🇧🇩 🇲🇲 🇹🇭 🇰🇭 🇻🇳 🇲🇾 🇮🇩 🇹🇱 🇵🇭 🇧🇿 🇬🇾 🇨🇻 🇲🇦 🇬🇭 🇧🇯 🇨🇲 🇲🇿 🇲🇼 🇹🇿 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 🇩🇯 🇾🇪 🇸🇨 🇲🇺 🇲🇻 🇱🇰 One Maritime Family. ⚓

#IndianNavy #PreferredTrainingPartner #BridgesOfFriendship

@Indiannavy @Indiannavymedia @SpokespersonMoD @DefencePROkochi