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🌊 Saluting the Guardians of the Seas: Indian Navy Day 2024! 🚢 Today, on December 4th, we celebrate Indian Navy Day, honoring the indomitable spirit, courage, and dedication of our naval forces who safeguard India's maritime frontiers. This day is a tribute to their unparalleled service and a reminder of their critical role in shaping our nation's defense and prosperity. A Glorious History : Navy Day marks the commemoration of Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, when the Indian Navy launched a surprise attack on Pakistan’s Karachi harbor. The operation on the night of December 4th, 1971, resulted in significant damage to Pakistan’s naval fleet, with no casualties on the Indian side—a historic moment of strategic brilliance and valor. Interesting Facts About the Indian Navy 🚢 One of the Oldest: The Indian Navy traces its origins back to 1612 as the East India Company’s Marine. 🌏 Blue Water Navy: India is among a few nations with a blue-water navy capable of sustained operations across oceans. 🇮🇳 Self-Reliance: INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, symbolizes the Navy’s focus on "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India). 🌊 Humanitarian Role: The Navy excels in disaster relief, including rescue missions during the 2004 tsunami and evacuations during conflicts like Operation Rahat in Yemen. 🛳️ Women Empowerment: The Indian Navy proudly includes women in various combat roles, breaking barriers and setting examples. Why It Matters: The Indian Navy not only ensures the safety of our 7,500 km coastline but also protects India's maritime interests, secures trade routes, and fosters international cooperation. Join the Celebration: Let’s take a moment to appreciate the bravery and commitment of the men and women who serve in the Indian Navy. Their efforts go beyond defense—they symbolize resilience, innovation, and patriotism. Jai Hind! 🫡 What inspires you the most about our naval forces? Share your thoughts and gratitude in the comments below. 🌊 #IndianNavyDay2024 #OperationTrident #MaritimeSecurity #IndianNavy #PrideOfIndia

🇮🇳The Indian Navy, the pride of our nation, stands as a formidable force safeguarding India’s maritime sovereignty and fostering peace across the Indian Ocean. 🌊With its illustrious history dating back to 1612, the Navy has evolved into a modern and powerful guardian of the seas, embodying the spirit of courage, honor, and service. Guided by its motto, “Sam no Varunah” (May the Lord of Water be auspicious unto us), it not only secures our waters but also extends humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and global partnerships, epitomizing strength with compassion. 🔅The Indian Navy remains a beacon of excellence, symbolizing India’s maritime legacy and future aspirations. 🪝Standing as the first line of defense and a harbinger of peace, the Indian Navy carries forward its legacy of honor and service. From defending India's 7,500 km coastline to contributing to international peacekeeping, the Navy operates with unmatched precision and commitment. It is not just a guardian of waters but a symbol of India's strength and a reflection of our aspirations to lead in the global maritime domain.⚓️ #IndianNavy #NavyDay #ArmedForces #Navy Team XSEED 🌱

Salestorrs, a special warship is about to enter Indian seas. INS Tushil (which means 'the protector shield' in Sanskrit), will soon be delivered to the Indian Navy. What's special about this Made-in-Russia warship is that the engines are made in Ukraine. Find out more about the deal and the ship in today's #SalestorrsNews150, news in 150 words. #Salestorrs #salestors #IndianNavy #INS #INSTushil #indorussiandeal #warship

Tushil and Tamal are expected to be the last platforms that the Indian Navy will build in foreign waters. This move reflects India's commitment to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat or self-reliance initiative. #Tushil #Tamal #IndianNavy #AtmaNirbharBharat #selfreliance

Amphibious Operations and Anti #Amphibious Drills Let there be no ambiguity that China is planning to take over Taiwan, sooner rather than later. China has made its intentions very clear with continuous blockades of Taiwan. To provide teeth to its intentions China has built a massive Amphibious Force which is Tri-Service in nature. To counter this threat from China, the West has been providing Taiwan will a lot of Anti-Amphibious equipment. Taiwan recently bought 1,700 units of the newer TOW 2B system from the U.S. TOW 2B's interoperability with the TOW 2A and its ability to acquire targets at night, is being checked day in and day out. Taiwan may need hundreds of #ATACMS from the US to counter #Naval Amphibious Ships coming from China towards it. This may be the only deterance in the future. With this as background, does Indian Navy have the Amphibious Teeth and more importantly Anti #Amphibious equipment to keep China in check? Do we have the capability to use #Taiwan as a launching pad to launch an operation onto #China's Eastern Front? Some of these questions I put to the Chief of Navy Staff. And this is what he said, as I write for Life of Soldiers https://lnkd.in/gafSPEQm Indian Air Force Indiannavy. Org Rear Admiral LV Sarat Babu (Veteran) Rear Admiral IB Uthaiah Rear Admiral Shekhar Mital,NM (Retd) Vice Admiral Girish Luthra (Retd)

INS Vikramaditya, India's flagship aircraft carrier, has arrived at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for a short refit and dry docking to ensure its operational readiness and longevity. This maintenance involves critical inspections and repairs, including upgrades to its systems and the underwater hull. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2013, after a long refurbishment from its Russian origins as Admiral Gorshkov, Vikramaditya plays an important role in India's maritime strategy, projecting power and enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific. Refit underscores the importance of keeping such strategic assets in peak condition to support India's blue-water naval ambitions. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #INSVikramaditya #IndianNavy #CochinShipyard #AircraftCarrier #NavalPower #MaritimeSecurity #DefenseMaintenance #IndiaDefense #BlueWaterNavy #IndoPacific

#India is set to significantly boost its naval power with plans to construct six new #aircraft carriers, a #strategic move announced by #Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This expansion aims to enhance India's influence and operational capabilities in critical maritime zones, particularly the Indo-Pacific, a region witnessing escalating #geopolitical activity. The #Indian #Navy currently fields two aircraft carriers, the INS #Vikramaditya and the recently commissioned INS #Vikrant. The next addition, INS #Vishal, will be a more formidable vessel with a displacement of 65,000 tons, representing a major upgrade in terms of size and #technological sophistication. This naval expansion is a direct response to the rapid enhancements in naval forces by global powers such as the United States and #China. With the #US operating 11 aircraft carriers and China accelerating its carrier program, India's initiative is crucial for maintaining strategic balance and asserting its maritime presence. The forthcoming Indian carriers, spearheaded by the INS Vishal, are expected to incorporate cutting-edge #technology that will boost their efficacy in #naval #warfare. This move is critical in an era where advanced naval capabilities are pivotal for defense and influence on the global stage. India's #ambitious project to augment its fleet of aircraft carriers underscores its commitment to becoming a #dominant #maritime #power. This significant #military enhancement will not only secure India's borders more effectively but also bolster its standing in international naval affairs, positioning it as a pivotal player in shaping maritime #dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

🇮🇳 Indian Navy's bid to attain complete self-reliance by 2040 At present, the percentage of self-reliance in the Indian Navy stands at about 70%. This encompasses all three components of a warship, which are float, move, and fight. ⚓️ While in the float component, India has achieved almost 95% self-reliance. In the 'move' component, it is somewhere at 65% and in the 'fight' component, it is at 55%. The biggest hurdle in India's pursuit of self-reliance in warship construction was the lack of expertise in developing its own engines, Indian Navy veteran DK Sharma stressed. "India first has to get the engines as the country does not have its engines. It is importing them from American manufacturer General Electric (GE). For instance, the latest engines that are coming for the Shivalik class or the Kolkata class of warships of the Indian Navy are either coming from Ukraine or the US. That is one area we are lacking behind and there are some niche weapons where we are in a joint venture (JV) or we are importing and that is why there is a gap," the veteran said.

Jungle warfare expertise shared between Indian and French troops in Shakti-2024 India and France's Shakti-2024 military exercise is underway. This year's edition sees a larger troop presence and focuses on mountain and urban warfare under UN mandates. A key feature is the Indian Army sharing its jungle survival expertise with France's elite Foreign Legion. This exercise strengthens India-France defense ties, with more collaborative exercises planned for the year. https://lnkd.in/gU7rB6YE

What's your take on India's recent collaboration with the US-led Combined Maritime Forces amid regional tensions? India joined the US-led Combined Maritime Forces, aligning with 43 countries and shifting from defense autonomy. The Indian Navy's operation, Crimson Barracuda, seized 940 kg of cocaine, highlighting cooperation amidst a growing Chinese presence in the Indo-Pacific. To Know More Visit https://lnkd.in/dECHTy4X #India #USNavy #IndianNavy #MarineNews #MaritimeNews #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips