The U.S. Is Maintaining Its Naval Blockade On Iran With No Deal In Sight. Oil Is Rising. Oil is rising on Monday as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains elusive. International Business Times · Aug 10
Iran Has Set 6 New Conditions. An End To Middle East War Is Drifting To Dire Straits. Apart from lifting the Naval blockade enforced by Washington, Iran has also sought a withdrawal of the US naval and air forces from Iran's neighborhood. A full compensation package, lifting of "unjust and illegal" sanctions and unconditional release of Iranian assets "that were blocked and stolen" have also been sought. International Business Times · Aug 8
Indian Navy launches 5th Diving Support Craft 'DSC A24' in Kolkata The Indian Navy successfully launched its fifth Diving Support Craft, DSC A24, in Kolkata. This vessel represents a significant advancement for indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and the Make in India initiative. Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Alok Ananda assumed command as the 13th Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy. He succeeded Vice Admiral… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Germany confirms drone-destroying laser weapon for German Navy by 2029 — 100Kw version will zap 1000+ mph supersonic missiles for $1 a shot Germany plans operational naval laser weapons by 2029 after extensive trials, while engineers continue addressing technical and production challenges ahead. TechRadar · Jul 14
Defence Ministry likely to clear major proposals for HAMMER, Verba, MP-ATGMs, pseudo satellites on July 3 In the first Defence Acquisition Council meeting to be held with new Chief of Defence Staff, Army and Navy Chiefs in attendance, the Defence Ministry is expected to clear mega proposals including the acquisition of the HAMMER air to ground precision guided munitions for the Rafales and LCA Tejas aircraft,… The Economic Times · Jul 2
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraft India is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicopters, like the MH-60R Seahawk, are crucial for detecting and engaging underwater threats, complementing the P-8I aircraft. While progress is being made, the current helicopter fleet size is limited, necessitating accelerated acquisition and indigenous… The Economic Times · Jun 20
Queen Elizabeth II memorial will feature statue of late monarch as young woman The final masterplan for the central London tribute has been unveiled to coincide with what would have been the late Queen’s 100th birthday. Evening Standard · Apr 20
Army-Navy Game: The Five Best-Looking Special Uniforms in the Rivalry’s History The 126th Army-Navy Game takes place on Saturday in Baltimore. Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2025
Search for UK navy crew member under way off north-west coast of Ireland The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel before 9am on Saturday. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025
Video: NASCAR unveils full San Diego street course layout at Naval base NASCAR has revealed the 16-turn, 3.4 street course that will take place on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego Motorsport · Oct 21, 2025
Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's office U.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
Civilization 7's new patch temporarily disables crossplay between PC and console so Firaxis can 'expedite updates to the PC' A new Civilization 7 patch fixes some UI issues, bugs, and AI problems, but crossplay between PC and consoles is off the table for now. PC Gamer · Feb 10, 2025
Tom Cruise honoured by US Navy Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy's highest civilian honour for being a "staunch advocate" for the service with the 'Mission: Impossible' star receiving the Distinguished Public Service Award from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. BANG Premier · Dec 18, 2024
Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2024 239 trainees graduate from Indian Naval Academy As per the release, the Passing Out Trainees included eight foreign cadets from four countries and 29 women trainees. Read further on Dynamite News:
Digital Camera World · Jun 18, 2024 NCIS v Photographer's rights—ACLU stands up for live streaming in "Warship Chicken" case Streaming cameras in San Diego, ignored for a decade, began to be seen as an espionage issue by the Naval police
The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024 War hero Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas given funeral with Naval honours Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas' funeral with Navy honours in Hyderabad, remembered for his commitment to justice and democracy.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2024 Dutch government to decide on the purchase of four French submarines The Dutch government will decide Friday if it will buy four French-made submarines from the Paris-based Naval Group after deliberations lasting nine years.
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024 We did nothing wrong; we aren’t enemies of Qatar: freed former Naval officer In an interview with The Hindu, former Navy Commander Amit Nagpal says still unaware of why they were arrested for espionage in Qatar and thanks PM Modi and the Indian Embassy for their efforts to have them released.
Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2024 'Our national interests are preserved and protected', asserts Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday said that the job of the Navy is to ensure that "we protect, promote, pursue the National interest of Bharat". Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Dec 29, 2023 Indian Navy unveils new design for Admirals' Epaulettes The Indian Navy has revealed the new design for Admirals' Epaulettes. The announcement on a new design for the Epaulettes was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Navy Day 2023 at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Govt. committed to increasing strength of women in armed forces: PM Modi PM Modi commits to increasing women's strength in armed forces; lauds Shivaji's foresight in recognising naval capabilities; announces new ranks in Navy to reflect Indian culture; Central & State govts determined to preserve Shivaji's forts; port-led development & utilising ocean potentials also priorities.
Newslaundry · Nov 6, 2023 Qatar’s death row to 8 ex-navy men: Modi govt’s most difficult diplomacy test Eight naval veterans are on death row in Qatar. The charges against them have not been made public, but media speculation attributed to unnamed sources in the government is that they have been convicted of espionage for a “third country”. Their families, the large community of Indian military veterans, and…
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Navy helicopter accident in Kochi, one killed Indian Navy helicopter crashes in Kochi, killing one and injuring another. Occurred on Nov 4 at Naval airport on Willingdon Island. Helicopter operated from INS Garuda.
Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2023 Families of Ex-Navy personnel detained in Qatar say misinformation being spread, 8 Ex-Navy men didn't work on submarines Friends and families of the eight former Indian Navy personnel detained in Qatar and given the death penalty by a court in the Gulf country remain hopeful for early relief.