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[ANI @ANI]

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Normal Refit and Re-powering of Indian Naval Ship Betwa. The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi today.

Under the contract, INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class frigate of the Indian Navy, will undergo a major propulsion system transformation, involving the replacement of its existing steam-based propulsion system with a diesel-engine-based propulsion system. The refit will also include the upgrade of its combat capabilities through the installation of a modernised weapon suite, thereby enhancing the ship's operational effectiveness.

[海上自衛隊 第４航空群 @jmsdf_4aw]

インド海軍参謀次長が厚木航空基地に来訪しました。日米印豪は共同訓練#MALABAR2026を通じ、参加国間の相互理解と信頼関係の強化を図るとともに、自由で開かれたインド太平洋の推進、地域の平和と安定、海洋秩序の維持・強化に努めていきます。
#海上自衛隊 #厚木基地 #Malabar2026

[MoES NIOT @MoesNiot]

Secretary -MoES witnessed the ongoing unmanned trials of human submersible MATSYA for its floatation, submerged stability, ballast systems along with all subcomponents.. The vehicle successfully completed the tests as per test protocol to proceed for the next testing phase of MATSYA.

#Matsya6000 #DeepOceanMission #moes #Samudrayaan #NIOT
@moesgoi @DrJitendraSingh @iitmpune @cmlre_kochi
@MoesNiot @CentreCoastal @NCS_Earthquake @incoismoes @ESSO_NCESS @tummalasrini @BalajiR_IITB

[WarshipCam @WarshipCam]

Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) coming into Yokosuka, Japan - November 4, 2026 SRC: X-@ibatara66

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The Next Generation Corvettes will measure 127 metres in length and 17.6 metres in beam, with a specified deadweight tonnage of 4,950 tonnes..

[GRSE - Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd @OfficialGRSE]

From Guided-Missile to Next Generation Corvettes: GRSE Advances Its Warship-Building Legacy

New Delhi/Kolkata, 02 November 2026: Marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous warship-building programme, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, signed a contract with the Indian Navy in New Delhi today for the construction of five Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs).

The contract, valued at approximately ₹32,000 crore, was signed by Shri Dinesh Kumar, IAS, JS & AM (MS), Ministry of Defence & Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, in the presence of Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary of India, Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, and other senior officials from Ministry of Defence, Indian Navy & GRSE.

GRSE had emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the prestigious project. The signing of the contract marks a major step forward in strengthening India's indigenous warship-building capabilities and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

Building on its extensive experience in the construction of guided-missile and anti-submarine warfare corvettes, GRSE will now undertake the construction of these next-generation warships, which will feature enhanced capabilities, advanced sensors and sophisticated weapons systems. The project further reinforces the shipyard's position as a key contributor to India's maritime defence preparedness and indigenous warship design and construction.

The Next Generation Corvettes will measure 127 metres in length and 17.6 metres in beam, with a specified deadweight tonnage of 4,950 tonnes. The warships will have an endurance of 14 days at sea without replenishment and a maximum speed of 26 knots. Designed to accommodate 11 officers and 139 sailors, the vessels will be built to the classification requirements of a Naval Headquarters-approved classification society.

The corvettes will feature an advanced Combined Diesel and Gas Turbine–Cross-Connect (CODAG-CC) propulsion arrangement, driving two Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP). This propulsion architecture is designed to support the operational requirements of these versatile frontline combat platforms. Designed for a wide spectrum of maritime missions, the NGCs will undertake multi-role operations, including offensive ship-to-ship and ship-to-surface missile attacks, anti-missile defence, anti-submarine warfare, escort duties, maritime interdiction operations (MIO), including Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), and local naval defence.

To support these missions, the warships will be equipped with an advanced suite of weapons, sensors and navigation systems. The proposed systems include Medium Range Anti-Ship Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) and 324 mm torpedo tubes. The armament suite will also include an OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) with the latest upgrade, an AK-630 Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) and 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote-Controlled Guns (SRCGs) integrated with an Electro-Optic-based Fire Control System (EOFCS).

The sensor suite will include an Electro-Optical Infrared Search and Track (EOIRST) system and a Multi-Function Surveillance, Track and Guidance Radar (MFSTAR). The corvettes will also have helicopter-operating capabilities, enhancing their operational flexibility across a range of maritime scenarios.

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[Ajay Banerjee @ajaynewsman]

A Rafale Marine jet carried out sucessful landing on INS Vikrant

[Livefist @livefist]

REALITY CHECK 🚨

Why India Needs To ‘Smell The Coffee’ On Future Warfare.

A sobering view by Admiral @ArunP2810. https://t.co/u9P9pOzkFs

[All Things Navy @ThingsNavy]

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[Vayu Aerospace Review @ReviewVayu]

Found some interesting Indian Navy pix..."lot's of everything "!!

[🇺🇸𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿⚓️ @USN_Submariner]

I have early access to this technology of sending smell through the internet

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Do we really need Aircraft carrier for Pakistan?

[Alpha Defense™🇮🇳 @alpha_defense]

It appears the Indian Navy intends to operate Rafales from INS Vikrant or INS Vikramaditya, keeping them as an option for contingencies involving Pakistan and the Pakistan Navy.

In that context, the trade-off of repeatedly screwing and unscrewing the corner-extensions, potentially constraining high-tempo flight operations, seems acceptable.

Fujian with the J-35 isn’t entering the IOR anytime soon, so that’s a manageable risk. Ford-class carriers with Super Hornets or F35 are friendly.

This appears to be immediate planning priorities (however short sited it may appear)

[Adm. Arun Prakash @arunp2810]

A ‘rafale’ blowing in Goan skies!

[Yash (Naval Aviation Paglu) 🇮🇳 @flanker_felon]

French Rafale Jets along with 1x A330MRTT Landed at INS Hansa on 9th October 2026
Couldn't spot it from my window 😭
Enjoyy the sound
The tanker was flying far away from the jets

I could have spotted them if I had climbed 2 more floors 😭

[Ricardo Teixeira 🇿🇦 @1TrueRicardo]

Some morning shots onboard INS Tarkash for #IBSAMAR IX
@indiannavy

[Sudhir Pillai @sudhirpillai__]

At IN–FN staff talks in Réunion (2003–04), as DNAS I was to debrief Varuna ops with Charles de Gaulle. MoD hadn’t cleared our MCM specialists, so I, X(P), planned the next MCMEX! FN proposed rotating multinational force command. Our doctrinal constraints prevented agreement. Two decades on, can we command together, or merely operate together?

[Arun Golaya @Arun_Golaya]

https://t.co/cMcpZ6U11Q

[All Things Navy @ThingsNavy]

2022 Vs 2025

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@indiannavy sea Harrier lands on board Charles de Gaulle...
#Charles_de_Gaulle
#INS_VIRAAT....

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Test pilot John Farley demonstrating his unique 'Farley Climb' aboard Indian Navy HS FRS.51 Sea Harrier IN601/G-9-478 at the SBAC show at Farnborough, 7th September 1982....
Credit : Rob Finch

[All Things Navy @ThingsNavy]

SeaEagle...
Il-38,Tu-142M,Sea Harrier

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In November 1979, post government approval, Naval HQ placed an order for 06 Sea Harrier FRS Mk 51 fighters and 02 T Mk 60 Trainers. Inducted in the year 1983...