#Feature of INS Vikrant

[journosatyam]

ins-vikrant-made-in-india-warship-know-its-feature-and-capability

समंदर पर नजर, जद में कराची, INS विक्रांत की ताकत पर इतना भरोसा क्यों?

पहलगाम में 22 अप्रैल को हुए आतंकी हमले के बाद भारतीय सेना ने अपने युद्ध अभ्यास को तेज कर दिया कर दिया है. इसी बीच रविवार को नौसेना ने अर्ब सागर में युद्धाभ्यास किया, जिसके बाद INS Vikrant चर्चा में आया. INS Vikrant भारतीय नौसेना का पहला स्वदेशी विमानवाहक पोत है, जिसे कोचीन शिपयार्ड लिमिटेड ने तैयार किया था. इसका नाम 'विक्रांत' संस्कृत शब्द से लिया गया है, जिसका अर्थ होता है- 'शक्तिशाली' या 'वीरता से परिपूर्ण'.

क्या है INS Vikrant की खासियत?

INS Vikrant का निर्माण ‘मेक इन इंडिया’ अभियान के ��हत किया गया, जो भारत की आत्मनिर्भरता को दर्शाता है. इसका कुल वजन लगभग 45,000 टन है और यह लगभग 262 मीटर लंबा और इसकी चौड़ाई 62 मीटर है. इसकी ऊंचाई 59 मीटर है, जो इसे विशालकाय बनाती है.

खबर का पूरा आर्टिकल नीचे पढ़ें👇

समंदर पर नजर, जद में कराची, INS विक्रांत की ताकत पर इतना भरोसा क्यों?

[rainytimetravelfart]

10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025 That Are Shaping the Future of Maritime Power

As the world sails deeper into a complex geopolitical era, the maritime domain continues to be a decisive theater for national security, technological innovation, and global strategy. In 2025, the navy isn't just about ships and sailors—it's about data, alliances, autonomy, and deterrence. Here's a comprehensive look at the 10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025, offering an insightful lens into what’s shaping the navies of today and tomorrow.

1. The Rise of Autonomous Maritime Systems

The integration of autonomous vessels and underwater drones has seen a massive push across leading naval forces. From the U.S. Navy’s unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to China’s underwater swarm tech, autonomy is transforming how reconnaissance, mine-sweeping, and patrolling are executed.

2. India’s Indigenous Naval Advancements

India continues its aggressive pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defense sector, with the INS Vikrant’s full operational deployment, new P-75I submarines, and AI-driven coastal monitoring. These home-grown capabilities mark India’s shift from a regional to a blue-water navy.

3. South China Sea: High-Stakes Naval Presence

The South China Sea remains a flashpoint, with escalating naval drills between the U.S., China, and ASEAN countries. 2025 has already seen increased freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs), with multi-national joint patrols signaling solidarity against expansionist maritime claims.

4. NATO’s Naval Strategy Reinvented

In response to rising Arctic militarization and Russian naval activities, NATO has updated its maritime doctrine. Greater investment in cold-water capabilities, cyber-defense integration, and hybrid-warfare readiness are key features of its 2025 strategy.

5. Green Navies: Sustainability at Sea

In an unprecedented shift, several navies—including those of Norway, the UK, and Australia—are adopting green propulsion systems, biofuels, and emission-reduction targets. The concept of "Sustainable Sea Power" is becoming not just a goal but a global mandate.

6. Cybersecurity & AI Warfare at Sea

Naval warfare now transcends the physical realm. 2025 has brought forward AI-driven threat detection systems, real-time cyber defense protocols, and quantum encryption, with navies investing heavily to shield their fleets from digital sabotage.

7. The Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) Expands

The United States has significantly ramped up the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, ensuring more carrier strike group deployments and logistics hubs across the Indo-Pacific. This counters China's growing influence and reassures allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.

8. Submarine Warfare Reimagined

With next-generation stealth submarines like the U.S. Columbia-class and the UK’s Dreadnought-class entering trials, undersea dominance remains a strategic priority. Enhanced sonar stealth, lithium battery systems, and long-range nuclear deterrence are redefining submarine doctrine.

9. Women in Navy Leadership

2025 is a landmark year for gender diversity in naval leadership. Multiple navies, including Canada, the U.S., and the UK, now have women commanding major vessels, fleet commands, and even submarine crews. Policy reforms and inclusive recruitment have made navies more reflective of modern society.

10. Joint Naval Exercises and Strategic Alliances

Mega exercises like RIMPAC 2025, Malabar, and AMPHEX are more than shows of force—they’re proof of shared values, interoperability, and collective defense. India, Australia, the U.S., and Japan continue to lead these multilateral drills to enhance regional security.

TheVeza’s Verdict:

The navy current affairs 2025 showcase how modern naval forces are embracing innovation, sustainability, and multilateralism. From AI algorithms detecting threats before they materialize to submarines operating silently in contested waters, the naval domain is evolving rapidly.

Naval powers can no longer afford to act in silos. The interconnectedness of global trade routes, cybersecurity, climate challenges, and regional instabilities demand agile, transparent, and cooperative maritime strategies. As TheVeza continues to track these waters, one thing is clear: the future of global power projection lies not just in firepower—but in foresight.

[jsbmarketresearch01]

INS Vikramaditya the First Indian Aircraft Carrier to Get Operational by the End of January 2023

INS Vikramaditya, India’s first aircraft carrier is going to join the Karwar Naval base by the end of January 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address in March the Combined Commanders Conference, where the hulk of battleship will be the center of attention. Sea trials will begin soon along with that for INS Vikrant, its successor leaving an impact in the Indo-Pacific waters. INS Vikramaditya is weaponized with Russian MiG-29K fighters onboard.

As for INS Vikrant, a landing of maritime LCA and test case scenario is also being considered this year. With US F-18 and French Rafale-M, a decision to bring forth 8 trainers and 26 maritime strike fighters for INS Vikrant will also take place. The Indian Navi submitted to the Defence Ministry the trial reports for the two operational aircraft carriers. The Modi government will assess the performance of the battleships and then finalize its call.

Both the carriers will remain on the western coast of India until the huge war machines find a place on a jetty at the eastern seaboard of Vishakhapatnam. But the aircraft carriers may be accommodated on a jetty at Kattupalli Port in north Chennai as the Indian Navy is planning to lease it with another jetty at Campbell Bay of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant will empower Indian national security.

Plans are in motion as the strike forces will go well beyond the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal to India-Pacific and even further. The Indian Ocean could be patrolled by three aircraft carriers of Chinese Navi by 2025, the two war machines will play in defense and deepen cooperation with PLA Navy and other major naval giants in the region.

The Indian Ocean is already being mapped by the PLA strategic surveillance vessels including the five ingress straits and 90-degree ridge to South China for maritime operations in the future. India has also been offered by Beijing naval cooperation for the littoral states surrounding the Indian Ocean. They have a proposal to gift the country off-shore patrol vessels the same that was offered to Seychelles. INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant will help India to secure the eastern seaboard from Africa to the Australian west coast.

Visit: - https://www.jsbmarketresearch.com/news/news-ins-vikramaditya-indian-aircraft-carrier

Follow us on social handles:-

Twitter: - https://twitter.com/JSBMarket/status/1615659928043282439?s=20&t=-ISRfa04i9qG6SKFphzuTQ

LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jsbmarketresearch_insvikramaditya-indiannavy-aircraftcarrier-activity-7021425880765730816-y0t8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Pinterest: - https://pin.it/2DifLvw

Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088868246670

Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/p/CnjaiJ6qLWJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

YouTube: - https://youtube.com/shorts/DoHLZehga94?feature=share

[usafphantom2]

India commissions its first home-built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 09/02/2022 - 13:00in Military

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today commissioned the first aircraft carrier built in India, highlighting his government's efforts to increase domestic production to provide aid to the military deployed on two contentious borders.

After 17 years of construction and testing, Modi commissioned the INS Vikrant - the navy's second operational aircraft carrier and the largest warship ever built in India - on a state shipyard in the south.

"Today, India has joined the countries of the world that can manufacture such a large aircraft carrier with native technology," Modi said. "It is a symbol of Indian potential, Indian resources and Indian skills."

Designed to accommodate a crew of about 1,600 people and a fleet of 30 aircraft, the Vikrant will feature MIG-29K aircraft designed in Russia that already operate from another aircraft carrier from India, INS Vikramaditya, which India bought from Russia.

Boeing and the French Dassault are seeking to supply India with more than two dozen jets for the Vikrant.

India is one of the largest importers of weapons in the world, spending $12.4 billion between 2018 and 2021, but has been seeking to develop its own manufacturing capabilities while Russia, the main supplier, is waging a war in Ukraine and facing sanctions.

Among the imports are about 8,000 defense items worth about US$ 1.03 trillion in 2022-23 that you want their companies to produce, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Currently, India has 1.38 million people in its armed forces, with a large number deployed on the borders with its nuclear-weapon rivals China and Pakistan.

"India is working with all its forces to become self-sufficient," Modi said, referring to the Texas lightweight combat aircraft and artillery, built at home.

The Vikrant will significantly increase India's maritime capabilities, allowing the navy to operate an aircraft carrier on each coast, alongside its 10 destroyers, 12 frigates and 20 corvettes.

China, which also has two operational aircraft carriers and is working on a third, has a much larger fleet of 335 ships, including about 48 destroyers, 43 frigates and 61 corvettes.

"Security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region and the Indian Ocean have been ignored for a long time," Modi said. "But today this area is a great defense priority for our country."

Source: Reuters

Tags: Military AviationINS VikrantIndian Navyaircraft carrier

Previous news

Argentina's main military officer visits Pakistan to inspect JF-17 Thunder fighters

Next news

Romania seeks parliamentary approval to buy 18 Bayraktar drones for $300 million

Fernando Valduga

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. It has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

Related news

MILITARY

Japanese Air Force presents F-15J with painting "Top Gun: Maverick"

02/09/2022 - 18:58

MILITARY

Pratt & Whitney delivers the 1,000th F135 engine

02/09/2022 - 16:00

MILITARY

Romania seeks parliamentary approval to buy 18 Bayraktar drones for $300 million

02/09/2022 - 14:00

MILITARY

Argentina's main military officer visits Pakistan to inspect JF-17 Thunder fighters

02/09/2022 - 12:00

MILITARY

Bangladesh acquires 36 F-7BGI jets from China to increase its military capacity

02/09/2022 - 11:00

MILITARY

Government of India approves development of LCA Tejas Mk2

02/09/2022 - 10:00

homeMain PageEditorialsINFORMATIONeventsCooperateSpecialitiesadvertiseabout

Cavok Brazil - Digital Tchê Web Creation

Commercial

Executive

Helicopters

HISTORY

Military

Brazilian Air Force

Space

Specialities

Cavok Brazil - Digital Tchê Web Creation

[skyfire85]

-A Hawker Siddeley AV-8A atached to VMA-231 “Ace of Spades”, wearing a rare white and green camo pattern. | Photo: PH1 Rober Bennett

Flightline: 69 - Hawker Siddeley Harrier I

After the cancellation of the P.1154, the RAF went back to the drawing board, and issued a new requirement for a subsonic V/STOL strike aircraft. Hawker Siddeley advanced an upgraded Kestrel, designated P.1127 (RAF), and awarded a contract for six preproduction Harrier GR.1 in 1965, with the first taking flight on 31 August 1966. The RAF ordered 60 production Harriers in early 1967, which officially entered service in 1969. During the same year, Hawker Siddeley formed a partnership with McDonnell Douglas to produce aircraft for the US, though, through that decision was later reversed and the USMC’s order of 102 AV-8A and 8 TAV-8A trainers were produced on Hawker Siddeley’s Kingston upon Thames and Dunsfold factories.

-RAF Harrier GR.1 (the best looking version, don’t @ me) fitted with SNEB rocket pods. | Photo: Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation

The P.1127/Kestrel KGA.1 and Harrier GR.1/AV-8A are broadly similar in appearance, but the two designs share less than 10% commonality. The Harrier was powered by the more powerful Pegasus 6 engine, and new air intakes with auxiliary blow-in doors were added to produce the required airflow at low speed. Its wing was modified to increase area, and the landing gear was strengthened. Several hardpoints for weapons or drop-tanks were installed, two under each wing and one underneath the fuselage, and provisions for two 30 mm (1.2 in) ADEN cannon gun pods were added to the underside of the fuselage. The Harrier was outfitted with updated avionics to replace the basic systems used in the Kestrel: a navigational-attack system incorporating an inertial navigation system, originally for the P.1154, was installed and information was presented to the pilot by a head-up display and a moving map display. USMC Harriers were further differentiated in that they were built without magnesium components, which were subject to corrosion. They were also fitted with American radios and IFF avionics, and the outer wing pylons were wired to carry AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles for self-defense.

-A USMC AV-8A from VMA-513 (The Flying Nightmares) preparing to land at NAS Whiting Field in 1982. | Photo: USMC

Development of the Harrier continued, with the GR.3 variant being introduced in the early 1980s. Featuring an uprated Pegasus engine, chisel nose incorporating a laser tracker, upgraded avionics and ECM equipment, 62 were converted from earlier GR.1/.1As, while an additional 40 new aircraft were built. In the US, the AV-8As were upgraded to AV-8C specs, mainly involving strengthening the structure and replacing earlier models of the Pegasus engine. During air-combat trials against USMC Phantoms, the Harrier’s pilots developed the concept of “viffing”: rotating the nozzles forward during a turn, which allowed the AV-8s to engage faster targets at close range.

-An RAF GR.3 at Stanley Airport in 1984. | Photo: Petebutt

In the early 1970's the Royal Navy faced the cancellation of the CVA carriers, which would have replaced the Centaur- and Audacious-class full-deck carriers, and as a result began to seek a V/STOL replacement for its Sea Vixen and Phantom FG.1 fighters. The answer came as a result of RN Lt. Cdr. D.R. Taylor’s M.Phil. thesis which postulated that an angled ramp would allow a V/STOL aircraft like the Harrier to take off on smaller decks while still carrying a combat load. Initial testing with various ramp angles was carried out at RAE Bedford, using the two-seat Harrier demonstrator G-VTOL during 1976 and ‘77, and proved that the more the ramp was angled the more of a performance boost was added. As a result, the RN commissioned the new Invincible-class light carriers, which incorporated the newly-christened ski-jump deck. To fly from these ships, Hawker Siddeley developed the Sea Harrier FRS.1.

-A lineup of Sea Harriers (In this camo, the second best looking Harrier. Again, don’t @ me) in 1980. | Photo: Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation

Based on the upgraded Harrier GR.3, the Sea Harrier was further modified with a raised bubble canopy for improved visibility and a longer nose to incorporate the Ferranti Blue Fox radar. As with the American AV-8A, different alloys were used to prevent corrosion.

FRS.1 and GR.3 Harriers were soon pressed into service during the Falklands Islands War. Sea Harriers operated from the aircraft carriers HMS Invincible and HMS Hermes, acting as the primary air defense, shooting down 20 Argentine aircraft. The RAF’s GR.3s, meanwhile, were operating from two commandeered merchant container ships, Atlantic Conveyor and Atlantic Causeway, which were modified with temporary flight decks. Ten more GR.3s operated from the Hermes.

-Newsweek coverage of the Falklands conflict, showing HMS Hermes carrying Harrier FRS.1. | Screenshot: Newsweek magazine, 19 April 1982.

Along with the US and UK, Spain operated a force of ten Harriers, based on the USMC’s AV-8A, known as the VA-1 Matador, and the Indian Navy ordered a force of 30 (25 fighters and five trainers) Sea Harrier FRS.51 to operate from INS Vikrant (ex-HMS Hercules) and NS Viraat (ex-HMS Hermes).

-An AV-8S (VA-1) Matador of the Spanish Navy. | Photo: PH2 James Bishop

-INS Vikrant circa 1984 carrying a unique complement of Sea Harriers, Sea Hawks, Allouette & Sea King helicopters and Alize ASW aircraft. | Photo: Admiral Arun Prakash (ret.)

The GR.1, GR.3, AV-8A, -8C and Sea Harrier FRS.1 were all retired in the 1980s, and the Spanish Navy sold their VA-1 Matadors to the Thai Royal Navy in 1998. The Thai Harriers were retired in 2008, while the Indian FRS.51 were replaced in 2016 by MiG-29K aircraft. 

But the story doesn’t end there....

[planesawesome]

First Look At Futuristic Variant Of India's Tejas Fighter

⏩ Detailed concept drawings of the fighter, dubbed the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), accessed by NDTV, are being studied by the Aeronautical Design Agency (ADA) and HAL which would eventually build the fighters if their development is funded by the government. ⏩ Future twin engine variant of Tejas aircraft will feature folding wings for aircraft carrier deployment. ⏩ Will be comparable to Rafale but design and development cost will cost less than what India has paid for India specific enhancements in the Rafale deal

New Delhi: In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted. Detailed concept drawings of the fighter, dubbed the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), accessed by NDTV, are being studied by the Aeronautical Design Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which would eventually build the fighters if their development is funded by the government. What's more, the design of an Air Force variant of the jet, the Omni Role Combat Aircraft (ORCA), with significant design differences, is also being studied. This variant would weigh a ton less than the Naval variant since it would not need heavy reinforced landing gear required for operations from the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Sources close to the project have told NDTV that the total design and development costs for prototypes of the aircraft ''would cost less than the Rs.12,780 crore India Specific Enhancement package'' signed between India and France towards customising 36 Rafale fighters being inducted into the Indian Air Force.

''The total design and development costs for twin engine variants of the Tejas fighter would cost less than Rs.13,000 crores with each fighter for the Navy costing in the range of Rs. 538 crores.'' The Indian Air Force variant of the fighter would cost between Rs 35 crore and Rs.71 crores less than the Navy variant. The development time-scale for the project has been pegged at six years from the time initial funding has been provided.

Project designers say they could ''very comfortably develop'' the new twin engine Tejas variant based on the experience they have gained in testing the Naval prototype of the Tejas fighter. This prototype is expected to land on the deck of India's aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, for the first time within the next few weeks. The prototype is powered by a single US-built General Electric F404-GE-IN20 turbofan engine which is not seen to be powerful enough to justify serial manufacture of a Naval Tejas in its present avatar other than in very limited numbers. The significantly larger twin engine Tejas now being proposed would be fitted with two more powerful General Electric F414 engines and would have a significantly higher weapons payload and range. The additional thrust provided by two engines would also guarantee a larger safety margin for pilots while taking off and landing in hot and humid tropical weather conditions out at sea in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

Weighing 23 tonnes, the Navy Twin Engine Deck Based fighter would be significantly larger than the 13.5 ton Tejas Mk-1 fighter which has entered squadron service with the Indian Air Force and the 17.5 ton Tejas Mk-2 which is meant to be inducted into the Indian Air Force from 2030. The fighter would be in the size of the MiG-29K currently being operated by the Indian Navy on its aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya and would have the ability of carrying a weapons payload of nine tonnes. It would feature folding wings to save space on the deck of aircraft carriers. The jet would likely have a top speed in the range of Mach 1.6 or just under 2,000 kilometres per hour.

Both the Navy Twin Engine Deck Based fighter and the Air Force Omni Role Fighter would host several indigenous sensors and avionics which are now at an advanced stage of development. This includes an Active Electronically Scanned Radar (AESA) which can simultaneously track targets in the air and out at sea or over land with great precision. All the fighters would be built with made in India data links and communication systems which would enable the jets in a formation to securely exchange critical sensor information during a mission. A host of made-in-India weapons including long range variant of the Astra air to air missile which has recently completed tests would arm the jets.

Project designers point out that none of the future variants of the Tejas now being studied are a part of the Navy or Air Force's present procurement plans. ''More than 750 aircraft will need replacement between 2030 and 2050.'' By 2040, several older aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force, including the Sukhoi 30MKI, presently the cutting edge, would need to retire. Development of a larger, twin engine variant of the Tejas, designers feel, is an incremental step forward as they simultaneously proceed with the design and development of a made-in-India stealth fighter called the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), both larger, more capable and more expensive than variants of the Tejas. The AMCA is expected to start entering squadron service with the IAF from 2040 if funding is secured.

''A twin engine variant of the Tejas would be in the class of the Rafale, extremely nimble with excellent sensor fusion,'' say designers working on the plans for the futuristic fighter. ''The jet would be extremely nimble with excellent sensor fusion. The fact that this would be entirely designed and developed in India would be a huge boost for our ambitions in being an aerospace power.''

[neerajforest]

International Yoga Day 2023: Date, Theme, History, Importance and Celebration

Yoga has evolved as one of the most reliable ways to improve both physical and mental wellness. And this year PM Narendra Modi will lead the worldwide celebration of yoga from the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA for the first time and the entire world will unite to celebrate this great day.

In this article, we’ll look at the International Yoga Day 2023 date, theme, history, importance and celebration.

International Yoga Day 2023: Date

Since its inception in 2015, June 21 has been celebrated as International Day of Yoga, with the purpose of spreading awareness of the long-term benefits of yoga.

This year marks the 9th annual edition of the International Day of Yoga and on June 21, PM Narendra Modi will lead a yoga class inside the UN Headquarters.

International Yoga Day 2023: Theme

The theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga 2023 is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which eloquently captures our global vision for “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”

“Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root Yuj, which means “to join” or “to unite.” It signifies the harmony between humans and nature, the connection of the mind and body, constraint and fulfillment, thought and action and a holistic approach to health and well-being.

International Yoga Day 2023: History

On September 27, 2014, PM Narendra Modi proposed the International Day of Yoga during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, Modi emphasized that yoga is a “gift of India” that may improve people’s health and happiness all across the world. On December 11, 2014, 193 UN member countries decided to mark the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The first anniversary was held on June 21, 2015.

International Yoga Day 2023: Importance

The International Day of Yoga 2023 aims to spread awareness among people regarding yoga as a holistic approach to maintaining both mental and physical well-being. This day is important because it draws attention to the significance of mental and physical well-being in today’s world.

Furthermore, the day promotes the development of regular meditation practice to promote mental clarity and self-awareness, both of which are necessary for thriving in today’s stress-free environment.

International Yoga Day 2023: Celebration

The celebration of International Yoga Day 2023 honors yoga, a discipline with roots in India. Yoga not only promotes physical relaxation but also helps individuals feel less worried and nervous. Here are some ways to commemorate International Yoga Day:

• Take part in a yoga lesson.

• Practice yoga at home.

• Learn about the history of yoga.

• Share your yoga experiences on social media.

• Encourage people to try yoga.

Unique Features of International Yoga Day 2023

International Yoga Day 2023 will feature a variety of innovative events, including:

Ocean Ring of Yoga

The Ocean Ring of Yoga represents the Indian navy ships that will take part in the CYP exhibitions in nine various locations across the globe. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will manage CYP exhibitions in nations where MOUs have been signed.

Yoga Bharatmala

The Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy, BRO, BSF, and ITBP will all work together to demonstrate the chain of yoga that will result in Yoga Bharatmala. The Indian coastline, however, will host the Yoga Sagarmala event and will demonstrate Yoga on the upper deck of the INS Vikrant.

Har Aangan Yoga

The International Day of Yoga in 2023 aims to promote “Har Aangan Yoga” on a national scale by making yoga observation feasible in communities through Anganwadis, Health and Wellness Centres and educational institutions.

Final Thoughts

On 21 June, people from every part of the globe will come together to engage in various yoga-related activities. So, join us at The Neeraj Forest River Resort and get indulge in yoga workshops, outdoor yoga sessions, meditations and discussions about the benefits of yoga.

By getting involved in these activities, you will learn about the numerous benefits of Yoga and will start practicing it daily.

[filmishine]

70 Ships, 6 Submarines, Over 75 Aircraft In Indian Navy's Tropex Exercise

Defence Minister spent a day at sea on board INS Vikrant on March 6 () New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s biggest-ever biennial exercise ‘Tropex’ witnessed participation of around 70 ships, six submarines and more than 75 aircraft and it covered over 21 million square nautical miles, Navy officials said on Thursday. A series of complex drills and manoeuvres featuring almost all assets of the Navy was…

[boeingboingboing]

if you haven't seen it, thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4im_p0uxbcg

Oh yes! I've seen this one! Well.. since not specified, I'll just give my thoughts on both the video and a bit about what the Indian navy's got planned.

The video:-

One of my favorite scenes from one of the coolest navy movies recreated with my nation's navy? That's hella cool right there! I would also love to point out that every fighter jet here is the Indian navy's. I've seen alot of other videos like this where they tend to get Indian and Russian jets mixed up as both countries use the Mig-29k for their navy, and the Indian navy's INS Vikramaditya (India's aircraft carrier) was a Russian carrier before being bought by India, so it has similar features to that of Admiral Kuznetsov (Russia's current carrier).

The starting note mentions about 1971 war where India's first aircraft carrier served a crucial role and changed the path of aircraft carriers and their importance for the Indian navy. And as mentioned, the navy continues to train a handful of men for the Indian navy and have succeeded in doing so, and help carry the legacy of those pilots from the 1971 war who served on Vikrant.

So overall, I absolutely loved the accuracy and starting note of the video!

Extra note:-

Before the beginning of the 1971 war, INS Vikrant who was India's first carrier, wasn't in fact ready for battle just yet. The pilots only flew 1 hour a month when they were supposed to be flying around 20 hours a month.. and the aircraft carrier herself has alot of mechanical problems. But "Admiral Nanda" who was the chief of the naval staff at the time, made sure that Vikrant was going to play a part in the war and pushed the aircraft carrier to her success during her trials.

Recently, India's second aircraft carrier was commissioned and was named "INS Vikrant" and carrier the same ensign as the older Vikrant to honor her role in the 1971 war and her crew.

Just like on all the other branches, the Indian navy is getting alot of attention and modifications to grow stronger with the help of the Indian government and defense sector. The Indian navy is currently in the top 10 strongest navies, holding the 7th spot. But with the progress of the Indian army which is the 4th strongest and the air force being the 3rd strongest in the world, I'm sure my country's navy will climb up the ladder fast.

I think i'll stop before I get more carried away hah 😅.

[digitaltrand]

PM Modi to commission INS Vikrant today

PM Modi to commission INS Vikrant today

Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission the first indigenous aircraft carrier– INS Vikrant– the largest ship ever built in maritime history of India and houses state-of-the-art automation features at Cochin Shipyard Limited today. During the event, the Prime Minister will also unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich…

[dailyexcelsior1]

Rajnath launches two frontline warships

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched two indigenously built warships ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai, and said this will “add might” to the Navy’s arsenal and represent India’s strategic strength before the world. This is the first time that two indigenously built warships have been launched concurrently, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) said. The ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ warships have been designed in-house by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built at the Mumbai-based MDL, a premier ship and submarine building defence public sector undertaking. The launch of a ship marks the commencement of the next phase involving extensive outfitting activities by the shipyards readying these vessels for delivery. At the event, Singh said building of these two warships leaves no doubt that in the coming days, India will not only cater to its needs in the arena of shipbuilding, but will also take care of the requirements of others. “The two warships will add might to the Indian Navy’s arsenal and represent to the world India’s strategic strength as well as the power of self-reliance,” he said. The defence minister further said the indigenous aircraft carrier ‘Vikrant’ is a major milestone in the Navy’s path of “Aatmanirbharta” (self-reliance), and expressed hope that this will increase the country’s reach from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. “The commissioning of Vikrant will be a golden moment in India’s defence history,” he said. As per the Navy, ‘Surat’ is the fourth ship of Project 15B Destroyers, which heralds a significant makeover of the P15A (Kolkata Class) destroyers, and is named after the commercial capital of Gujarat and also the second largest commercial hub of western India after Mumbai. The Project 15B class of ships is the Navy’s next generation stealth guided missile destroyers being built at the MDL. ‘Udaygiri’, named after a mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, is the third ship of Project 17A Frigates. P17A Frigates are warships that are a follow-on class of the P17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates with improved stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors and platform management systems, the Navy said. The new warship is the reincarnation of the erstwhile ‘Udaygiri’, the Leander Class ASW Frigate, which saw numerous challenging operations in its illustrious service to the country, spanning over three decades from February 1976 to August 2007, it said. Seven P17A Frigates are under various stages of construction at the MDL and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), the Navy said. “It gives me immense pleasure to be present amongst all of you, at the launching ceremony of INS ‘Surat’ and INS ‘Udaygiri’. In such a historical land, which has been the karmabhoomi of heroes like Veer Shivaji, Sambhaji and Kanhoji, the launch of these warships becomes even more important,” Singh said. Noting that Gujarat’s Surat city is famous for diamonds, Singh said in the coming days, the ‘Surat’ warship will prove to be a ‘diamond’ for the Indian Navy. He said these warships are an embodiment of the government’s unwavering commitment to enhance the country’s maritime capability, with focus on achieving self-reliance, at a time when the world is witnessing disruption in global supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. For more details about kashmir Tourism, Visit Daily Excelsior.

[bigyack-com]

If Developed, This Futuristic Tejas Variant Could Match IAF's Rafale Jets

Future twin engine variant of Tejas aircraft will feature folding wings for aircraft carrier deployment.New Delhi: In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted.Detailed concept drawings of the fighter, dubbed the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), accessed by NDTV, are being studied by the Aeronautical Design Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which would eventually build the fighters if their development is funded by the government. What's more, the design of an Air Force variant of the jet, the Omni Role Combat Aircraft (ORCA), with significant design differences, is also being studied. This variant would weigh a ton less than the Naval variant since it would not need heavy reinforced landing gear required for operations from the deck of an aircraft carrier.Sources close to the project have told NDTV that the total design and development costs for prototypes of the aircraft ''would cost less than the Rs.12,780 crore India Specific Enhancement package'' signed between India and France towards customising 36 Rafale fighters being inducted into the Indian Air Force.''The total design and development costs for twin engine variants of the Tejas fighter would cost less than Rs.13,000 crores with each fighter for the Navy costing in the range of Rs. 538 crores.'' The Indian Air Force variant of the fighter would cost between Rs 35 crore and Rs.71 crores less than the Navy variant. The development time-scale for the project has been pegged at six years from the time initial funding has been provided.Prototype of Twin Engine Tejas variant could be completed in six years of project funding.Project designers say they could ''very comfortably develop'' the new twin engine Tejas variant based on the experience they have gained in testing the Naval prototype of the Tejas fighter. This prototype is expected to land on the deck of India's aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, for the first time within the next few weeks. The prototype is powered by a single US-built General Electric F404-GE-IN20 turbofan engine which is not seen to be powerful enough to justify serial manufacture of a Naval Tejas in its present avatar other than in very limited numbers. The significantly larger twin engine Tejas now being proposed would be fitted with two more powerful General Electric F414 engines and would have a significantly higher weapons payload and range. The additional thrust provided by two engines would also guarantee a larger safety margin for pilots while taking off and landing in hot and humid tropical weather conditions out at sea in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.Single-engine Navy Tejas prototype being test will land to INS Vikramaditya soon.Weighing 23 tonnes, the Navy Twin Engine Deck Based fighter would be significantly larger than the 13.5 ton Tejas Mk-1 fighter which has entered squadron service with the Indian Air Force and the 17.5 ton Tejas Mk-2 which is meant to be inducted into the Indian Air Force from 2030. The fighter would be in the size of the MiG-29K currently being operated by the Indian Navy on its aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya and would have the ability of carrying a weapons payload of nine tonnes. It would feature folding wings to save space on the deck of aircraft carriers. The jet would likely have a top speed in the range of Mach 1.6 or just under 2,000 kilometres per hour.The twin engine Tejas variant would have a top speed of Mach 1.6 and carry a nine tonne weapons payload.Both the Navy Twin Engine Deck Based fighter and the Air Force Omni Role Fighter would host several indigenous sensors and avionics which are now at an advanced stage of development. This includes an Active Electronically Scanned Radar (AESA) which can simultaneously track targets in the air and out at sea or over land with great precision. All the fighters would be built with made in India data links and communication systems which would enable the jets in a formation to securely exchange critical sensor information during a mission. A host of made-in-India weapons including long range variant of the Astra air to air missile which has recently completed tests would arm the jets.The futuristic Tejas variants would be armed with weapons including the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile.Project designers point out that none of the future variants of the Tejas now being studied are a part of the Navy or Air Force's present procurement plans. ''More than 750 aircraft will need replacement between 2030 and 2050.'' By 2040, several older aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force, including the Sukhoi 30MKI, presently the cutting edge, would need to retire. Development of a larger, twin engine variant of the Tejas, designers feel, is an incremental step forward as they simultaneously proceed with the design and development of a made-in-India stealth fighter called the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), both larger, more capable and more expensive than variants of the Tejas. The AMCA is expected to start entering squadron service with the IAF from 2040 if funding is secured.''A twin engine variant of the Tejas would be in the class of the Rafale, extremely nimble with excellent sensor fusion,'' say designers working on the plans for the futuristic fighter. ''The jet would be extremely nimble with excellent sensor fusion. The fact that this would be entirely designed and developed in India would be a huge boost for our ambitions in being an aerospace power.'' Read the full article

[rainytimetravelfart]

10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025 Shaping Global Maritime Strategy

In an era of shifting global dynamics, naval power has become a critical factor in ensuring national security, regional peace, and international trade flow. As we sail into 2025, the seas are witnessing massive transformations driven by innovation, diplomacy, and strategic operations. Here are the 10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025, giving you a deep dive into what’s steering the course of the world's most powerful maritime forces.

1. India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Fully Operational

India’s homegrown aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, has entered full-scale operational deployment in 2025. With the integration of advanced fighter jets and state-of-the-art radar systems, the Indian Navy has bolstered its blue-water capabilities, making significant strides toward maritime self-reliance.

2. U.S. Navy Launches AI-Driven Fleet Command Systems

The U.S. Navy has unveiled AI-integrated command systems across its fleet. These platforms enable real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance, and autonomous decision-making, marking a new era in intelligent naval warfare.

3. Quad Maritime Exercises Expand in Scope and Scale

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) — involving the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia — has elevated its annual maritime exercises with joint amphibious operations, cyber-defense drills, and coordinated anti-submarine warfare to counter rising threats in the Indo-Pacific.

4. UK’s Royal Navy Advances Green Fleet Agenda

The Royal Navy is making headlines with its commitment to carbon neutrality. In 2025, it commissioned hybrid-powered support vessels and adopted sustainable energy protocols, setting an example in eco-responsible defense strategy.

5. South China Sea Naval Tensions Escalate

Tensions continue in the South China Sea, as multiple nations increase patrol presence to assert maritime claims. The region remains a flashpoint with implications for freedom of navigation and geopolitical stability.

6. Pakistan Navy Enhances Sub-Surface Capabilities

Pakistan has augmented its underwater dominance with the induction of new Hangor-class submarines, equipped with advanced sonar-evading features and long-range missile capabilities — intensifying regional underwater warfare scenarios.

7. Maritime Cybersecurity Becomes a Priority

With growing cyber threats targeting naval infrastructure, 2025 has seen global navies invest heavily in cybersecurity frameworks. From secure satellite communications to anti-drone hacking shields, digital defense is now mission-critical.

8. Unmanned Surface and Underwater Vessels Gain Momentum

Autonomous naval technology is advancing rapidly. The deployment of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) is revolutionizing surveillance, mine detection, and reconnaissance missions globally.

9. Joint Naval Base Agreements in the Indo-Pacific

Countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia are entering new naval base-sharing agreements with major powers. These strategic outposts are redefining logistics, resupply capabilities, and forward deployment strategies.

10. Global Maritime Task Force for Climate Crisis Response

For the first time, an international navy-led task force is focusing on environmental disaster response. From aiding coastal flood recovery to deploying desalination units during droughts, navies are increasingly becoming humanitarian first responders.

Conclusion:

The navy current affairs 2025 reflect not only military might but also the evolving responsibility of navies in peacekeeping, sustainability, and digital warfare. As nations modernize fleets and forge new alliances, the role of maritime forces is expanding beyond conventional warfare to encompass economic security, climate adaptation, and technological leadership.

By staying informed on these 10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025, defense analysts, maritime professionals, and global citizens alike can better understand the oceanic chessboard that underpins much of today’s global order.

[ssbprep]

Engines Fired Up, Basin Trials Next For Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

Engines Fired Up, Basin Trials Next For Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant after undocking from Cochin Shipyard after completion of structural work in the second phase in 2015 The long-delayed project, which was to be completed by 2018, is now back on track, with senior officers saying that the 37,500-ton aircraft carrier will initially operate MiG-29K fighters and could also feature indigenous combat aircraft by…

[kawaiilightblizzard-blog]

Kawasaki Z1300 - Gratuitous Six

I am going to begin this article with a spot of medical terminology. Don’t raise incredulous eyebrows, I assure you that what follows is entirely relevant. Now, I’m assuming everyone knows what a hernia is. For those who don’t, it is a rather uncomfortable state of affairs wherein one’s intestine pops out of its normal position and protrudes visibly against the stomach wall. This usually happens when you try to lift something extremely heavy without adequately tensing your muscles and flexing your knees – try and jerk a 100 pound dumbbell off the floor like that, for example, and your intestinal cavity will suddenly have some real estate to spare. Multiply that figure six times and you begin to get a rough idea of what the Kawasaki Z1300 can do to you if you don’t treat it with respect.  The behemoth in question belongs to Freddie Turel, a person whom most readers will probably be familiar with. The superbly restored Rudge Whitworth we featured a couple of issues ago was his too, and you will remember that he is the quintessential automobile nut. He’s had the Kwacker for almost ten years and, if you can believe it, learnt how to ride it along Dadar Parsi Colony’s leafy avenues. To give you the full import of that achievement, he mastered the art of motorcycling on a 300 kg, 1,286cc, 120bhp, six-cylinder hippopotamus that develops 11.8kgm of torque and is capable of 230 kph. It’s a bit like saying ‘I say, I’d rather like to learn how to sail’ and then going out for a bit of practice on the INS Vikrant. And the latest bike news and latest car news will be updating soon.

When Freddie first showed me the bike, I almost popped a double-hernia just looking at it. As my insides twitched nervously, an involuntary guffaw escaped through my mouth; you know, the sort where your mind tries to grapple with the situation and you’re thinking ‘What the ?!’ The thing was big. No, it was huge. Oh, the hell with it – it was humongous multiplied by immense to the power of six. I was willing to bet that if I stood near it long enough, I would develop a six-pack through osmosis. It was also undeniably handsome, in that typical early-eighties-all-rectangle fashion. Here was a motorcycle that growled ‘You lookin’ at me, punk?’   Look they certainly did, when Kawasaki stunned the viewing public at the Koln motor show in September of 1978. Although beaten to the streets by Honda’s equally loony six-pot CBX1000, the Z1300 made every other motorcycle in existence seem minuscule by comparison. It was over six inches longer than a 750 Triumph twin of the same era, for example. It weighed 115 kg more, had four more cylinders wedged across its frame and produced nearly three times the horsepower. It was designed to take no nonsense and kick multiple butt. The press was introduced to the bike in November 1978 and everyone was unanimous in their praise of both the styling and performance of this groundbreaking (in every sense of the word) new machine. In spite of its weight, the Z1300 had no trouble launching itself into rapid motion and became an instant classic.

I asked myself what on earth the Kawasaki bosses were thinking when they okayed the proposal to build this blunderbuss. At first sight, it seemed like they had had a lot of metal to spare that year and needed something to put it all into. But then I realised that the period from the late sixties to the seventies was the one of the most eventful in motorcycling history, as the application of new technology increased motorcycle performance manifold. Multi-cylinder two-strokes with ever-larger displacements, large-displacement four-strokes with DOHC engines, all this and a veritable avalanche of new technology changed the face of motorcycling

[rainytimetravelfart]

10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025

The year 2025 is set to be a transformative period for naval forces worldwide, with technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and modernization programs reshaping maritime security. For defense aspirants, current affairs followers, and naval enthusiasts, staying updated is crucial. Here’s a detailed look at the 10 most significant Navy Current Affairs for 2025 that you shouldn’t miss!

1. India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-2) Takes Shape

India’s second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-2), named INS Vishal, is in advanced planning stages. Expected to be 65,000 tons and equipped with CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery), this carrier will significantly boost the Indian Navy’s blue-water capabilities. The project underscores India’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) in defense manufacturing.

2. US Navy’s Next-Gen DDG(X) Destroyer Program

The US Navy’s DDG(X) program aims to replace aging Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with more advanced, stealthier, and AI-integrated warships. These destroyers will feature laser weapons, hypersonic missiles, and enhanced radar systems, making them a cornerstone of future naval warfare.

3. China’s Expansion of Type 004 Nuclear-Powered Carrier

China is aggressively expanding its carrier fleet, with the Type 004 rumored to be its first nuclear-powered supercarrier. This move signals Beijing’s ambition to challenge US naval supremacy, especially in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

4. India’s Project-75I Submarine Program Advances

India’s Project-75I, aimed at building six advanced diesel-electric submarines, is progressing with foreign collaboration (likely Germany or Spain). These submarines will feature Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP), enhancing stealth and endurance.

5. UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth Leads NATO’s Maritime Drills

The UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth, one of the world’s most advanced aircraft carriers, is set to lead NATO’s largest maritime exercises in 2025. These drills focus on multi-carrier operations, showcasing NATO’s readiness against Russian and Chinese naval threats.

6. Russia’s Yasen-M-Class Submarines: Silent Killers

Russia continues to deploy its Yasen-M-class nuclear submarines, known for their stealth and cruise missile capabilities. These subs pose a significant threat to US and NATO naval forces, especially in the Arctic and Atlantic.

7. India-France Rafale Marine Deal for INS Vikrant

India is finalizing the acquisition of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets from France for its INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. This deal will boost India’s naval aviation and interoperability with French and US carriers.

8. Australia’s AUKUS Submarine Pact Moves Forward

The AUKUS alliance (Australia-UK-US) is advancing its plan to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia by 2030. This initiative aims to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.

9. Iran’s Drone & Missile Naval Expansion

Iran has been rapidly expanding its drone and missile-equipped naval fleet, including swarm drone boats. This poses a direct threat to Gulf shipping lanes and US naval assets.

10. India’s New Naval Base in Mauritius (Agaléga Island)

India is developing a new naval base in Mauritius’ Agaléga Island, enhancing its strategic presence in the Indian Ocean. This move counters China’s expanding footprint in Africa and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Final Thoughts

The Navy Current Affairs 2025 highlight a rapidly evolving maritime security landscape, driven by technological advancements and geopolitical rivalries. For defense aspirants and analysts, keeping track of these developments is essential for competitive and strategic awareness.