MV Golden Arsenal, a St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier, en route from Aden, Yemen, with 21 crew members, including one Indian national, reported an attempted pirate attack approximately 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti on the afternoon of #01Jul 26. Mission deployed #INSTrikand, a stealth frigate of the #IndianNavy operating in the Gulf of Aden, responded swiftly to the reported piracy attempt and arrived in the vicinity of the vessel early on #02Jul 26. The Master of MV Golden Arsenal confirmed the safety of all crew members despite damage to the bridge superstructure and adjoining compartments. Specialist teams from #INSTrikand boarded the vessel and carried out sanitisation operation. No suspicious personnel were found onboard. Subsequently, the Indian Navy team safely moved the crew from the citadel and assisted in restoring the vessel to operational readiness for the continuation of her voyage. #IndianNavy P8I also undertook aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of the operation. With anti-piracy operations concluded and the vessel rendered safe for further transit, MV Golden Arsenal has resumed her voyage. As #PreferredSecurityPartner, Indian Navy remains committed to safeguarding merchant shipping, countering piracy and ensuring safe and secure seas for all. @SpokespersonMoD @IN_WNC

🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸 #BridgesofFriendship #IndianNavy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise - #RIMPAC2026. This is one of the world's largest multinational maritime exercise, being conducted from 01 – 31 Jul 26. The deployment reaffirms Indian Navy's commitment to a free, open, inclusive and rules-based #IndoPacific while enhancing interoperability, maritime domain awareness and operational cooperation with partner navies. #IndianNavyatRIMPAC #GlobalSecurityPartner #MaritimeSecurity #PartnersIntegratedAndPrepared @RimofthePacific @USNavy

🇮🇳🤝🇸🇬 ⚓#BridgesofFriendship Port call of Eastern Fleet to Changi Naval Base, Singapore Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti of the #IndianNavy's Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on #01Jul 26 as part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to the region. The visit will provide opportunities for further strengthening the longstanding friendship and maritime partnership between #India and #Singapore. The deployment reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthening regional maritime cooperation and fostering enduring maritime partnerships. #MAHASAGAR #MaritimeSecurity #ActEast #IONS @mindefsg @SpokespersonMoD @IN_HQENC @HCI_Singapore

First International Liaison Officer #ILO representing Indonesia🇮🇩 inducted at #IFCIOR today. Lt Cdr Felix Dimas Satirawan joins the Centre as the first Indonesian ILO, marking another important milestone in IFC-IOR’s expanding international liaison framework. ⚓ The induction ceremony was attended by Brig Gen Marines Burhanudin, Defence Attaché, Embassy of Indonesia, New Delhi. The induction further strengthens maritime cooperation, #informationsharing and operational understanding between India and Indonesia. 🇮🇳🇮🇩 In the same spirit of continuity, IFC-IOR also welcomed Lt Cdr (C) K M A S R Wickramanayake, Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Sri Lankan ILO. These inductions expand IFC-IOR’s #ILO strength to sixteen and reinforce the Centre’s role as a collaborative maritime information sharing hub in the #IOR. #MAHASAGAR #MaritimePartnership #MaritimeSecurity @indiannavy

Vice Admiral LS Pathania, AVSM, Chief Hydrographer to the Govt of India, superannuated on 30 June 2026 after more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation. Saluting his illustrious career, exceptional leadership and profound contributions to charting our waters, securing our maritime interests and navigation safety in the region. 🇮🇳⚓️ ​#IndianNavy #Hydrography #ServiceBeforeSelf @IN_NHO_DEHRADUN

⚓ Anchors Aweigh for Excellence! 🌊 The All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2026 has set sail at @IN_INSShivaji, bringing together 612 NCC #NavalCadets, including #204 women cadets, from 17 NCC Directorates, pan India for 12 days of Maritime Training, Leadership, Discipline, Teamwork, and Adventure! 🌊 As these young cadets challenge themselves and prove their mettle in demanding camp conditions, #INSShivaji is proud to shape and inspire India's next generation of seafarers and leaders. ⚓ 🇮🇳One Camp. One Spirit. One Nation. ⚓ Sailing Together Towards Excellence ⚓ #AINSC2026 #UnityAndDiscipline #NCCIndia #NauSainikCamp #NCCCadets #TrainingForExcellence #YouthLeadership #NationBuilding @rajnathsingh @SethSanjayMP @mybharatgov @SpokespersonMoD @indiannavy @HQ_DG_NCC @IN_HQSNC @IN_WNC @adgpi @ncc_dte @IAF_MCC @DefPROMumbai @PRODefPune @INNavylife @IndiannavyMedia

Welcomed the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Ji in my office today. During discussions with the distinguished Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist, I also recollected my days as JS Navy, among other responsibilities, when I was posted with the Ministry of Defence from 1994 to 1997. We also discussed ways to further strengthen the existing association between @PetroleumMin and Indian Navy HQ. @indiannavy @SpokespersonMoD @PIB_India

11th Edition of #IndianNavy and #RoyalMalaysianNavy Staff Talks were successfully concluded on #01Jul 26 at New Delhi, India. Co-chaired by RAdm Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) and RAdm Dato’ Pahlawan Mohd Fadzli Kamal bin Mohd Mohaldin, Assistant Chief of Staff (Ops & Trg), Royal Malaysian Navy, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral engagements, enhancing maritime cooperation and collaborative pursuit towards #MaritimeSecurity in the #IOR. 🇮🇳-🇲🇾#BridgesofFriendship #NavalCooperation @tldm_rasmi @SpokespersonMoD @hcikl

🇮🇳⛵🇺🇸 #BridgesofFriendship Next Stop New York! #Lokayan26 - Strengthening Maritime Ties Carrying forward the timeless spirit of seafaring and India's rich maritime heritage, #INSSudarshini set course towards New York to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events reaffirming India's enduring commitment to maritime friendship, cooperation, goodwill, and mutual trust among nations. #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #SagarYatra2026 #TallShipIndia #SailsOfIndia @USNavy @SailBoston2026 @sail4th @IndianEmbassyUS @SpokespersonMoD

🇮🇳🤝🇹🇭 ⚓#BridgesofFriendship Indian Naval Ships #INSUdaygiri, #INSShakti and #INSKavaratti of the Eastern Fleet undertook #PASSEX with HTMS Chao Phraya of the #RoyalThaiNavy following their visit to Sattahip, Thailand. The exercise provided an opportunity to enhance interoperability between the two Navies, reaffirming their shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability. #MAHASAGAR #ActEast #IONS #MaritimeSecurity @prroyalthainavy @IN_HQENC @IndiainThailand @IN_EasternFleet

🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨 #BridgesofFriendship Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak concluded their port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles on #29Jun 26. Their participation in Seychelles' Golden Jubilee celebrations and community outreach activities underscores #IndianNavy's steadfast commitment to maritime cooperation, capacity building, and the deep-rooted bonds of friendship between the two nations. #MAHASAGAR #MaritimeCooperation @IN_WNC @IN_HQSNC @hci_seychelles @SeyDefence

All personnel of the #IndianNavy extend warm greetings and best wishes to General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM on assuming charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff of the #IndianArmy. On this occasion, the Indian Navy reaffirms its commitment to fostering jointness and strengthening national security together with our sister services. @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

🇮🇳🤝🇹🇭⚓ #BridgesofFriendship Ships of the #IndianNavy's Eastern Fleet concluded their visit to Sattahip, Thailand with a warm farewell ceremony hosted by the #RoyalThaiNavy. As part of the visit,  professional exchanges, a combined #Yoga session, sporting engagements, and ship visits were conducted. #MAHASAGAR #IONS #MaritimeSecurity #ActEast @prroyalthainavy @IN_HQENC  @IndiainThailand

🇮🇳🏐⚓ 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆! Congratulations to Chirag Suresh Kumar, CPO COM (Tel) and Shikhar Singh, PO (RP) whose outstanding performances were instrumental in India winning the 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 🥉 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗩𝗖 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 2026 held in Ahmedabad. Your dedication, skill and fighting spirit have brought immense pride to the Nation and the #IndianNavy. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗼 𝗭𝘂𝗹𝘂!  #AVCAsiaCup #Volleyball  #TeamIndia #NationFirst  #ProudMoment @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @IndiaSports @Media_SAI

राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मु ने • वाइस एडमिरल संजय जसजीत सिंह (सेवानिवृत्त) • एयर मार्शल नर्मदेश्वर तिवारी, उड़ान (पायलट) (सेवानिवृत्त) • एयर मार्शल जीतेन्द्र मिश्र, उड़ान (पायलट) (सेवानिवृत्त) को सर्वोत्तम युद्ध सेवा मेडल से सम्मानित किया।

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