The Indian Navy is set to decommission INS Sindhughosh, the first of ten Kilo-class submarines acquired from the erstwhile Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation, nearly four decades after its commissioning in 1986. This move marks a significant milestone in the Navy's ongoing modernisation efforts, as it phases out aging platforms to make way for advanced, indigenously developed submarines. INS Sindhughosh will be the third Kilo-class submarine to be retired, following INS Sindhurakshak in 2017 after a tragic accident and INS Sindhudhvaj in 2022 at the end of its service life.
Commissioned on April 30, 1986, INS Sindhughosh was the lead vessel of the Sindhughosh-class submarines, a variant of the Russian Project 877EKM Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines. These submarines have been a cornerstone of India's underwater warfare capabilities, known for their stealth, endurance, and ability to operate in diverse maritime environments.
Jul 07, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurate Controllers' Conference 2025
The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) is hosting the Controllers' Conference 2025 from July 7 to 9 at the Dr. S. K. Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi.
The conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in the presence of top military and civilian leadership including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Financial Adviser (Defence Services), S. G. Dastidar, and Controller General of Defence Accounts Mayank Sharma, marking it as a key platform for shaping the future of India's defence financial architecture.
A flagship forum for policy dialogue, strategic review, and institutional innovation, the Controllers' Conference brings together top leadership from DAD, the civil service, academia, think tanks, and stakeholders across the defence and finance sectors.
The theme of this year's conference, 'Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics,' reflects a paradigm shift within the department, repositioning DAD from a finance & accounts body to a future-ready institution focused on Defence Finance and Economics.
Jul 04, 2025
Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course
Indian Navy proudly celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, ACNS (Air). SLt Aastha Poonia became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation, shattering barriers and paving way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the Navy.
Indian Navy has already inducted women officers as Pilots and Naval Air Operations Officers in MR aircraft and helicopters. Streaming of SLt Aastha Poonia into the fighter stream highlights the Indian Navy's commitment towards gender inclusivity in Naval Aviation and promoting Nari Shakti, fostering a culture of equality and opportunity.
Jul 03, 2025
INS Udaygiri: Navy Inducts Indigenous Stealth Frigate in Record Time
Showcasing the country's growing military manufacturing capabilities and enhancing its naval power, INS Udaygiri, the second ship of Project 17A's stealth frigates, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025.
The project is a successor of the Shivalik class frigates of Project 17 (P-17), which are now in active service. Udaygiri is the second among the seven Project 17A (P-17A) frigates under construction at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata. These multi-mission frigates are capable of operating in a 'blue water' environment — referring to the open ocean — dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats in the area of India's maritime interests.
Adani Defence & Aerospace successfully delivered the Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) Type-II, also known as Rudram-II, to the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The NGARM Type-II, an advanced air-to-surface missile, is designed to neutralise enemy radar and communication systems with high precision. This delivery follows Adani's involvement in the mass production of the Rudram missile series, including the hypersonic Rudram-2 variant, at its Hyderabad facility.
Rear Admiral V. Ganapathy Takes Command of MILIT Pune
Rear Admiral V Ganapathy, a distinguished officer of the Indian Navy, officially assumed command of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune. The appointment came at a pivotal moment as India's armed forces push for deeper integration and technological advancement in line with the ethos of jointness. With his rich operational and academic background, Rear Admiral Ganapathy is expected to steer MILIT toward becoming a global hub for tri-services technical education and innovation.
MILIT is India's premier tri-services technical training institution, functioning under the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS).
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