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During the port call, the ship’s Commanding Officer called on the Commander of the Portuguese Navy and held productive discussions focused on enhancing operational synergy and interoperability, as well as exploring avenues for further collaboration.
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#BridgesOfFriendship
#INSTrishul concluded her port call at Lisbon, Portugal, on 21 Oct 26.
During the visit, the crew undertook professional engagements with the #MarinhaPortuguesa.
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3,000 Km | 12 Days | One Mission – Inspiring Young India! 🏍️⚓🇮🇳
An #IndianNavy motorcycle expedition comprising 04 officers and 11 sailors was flagged off from New Delhi by Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, Controller Personnel Services,#CPS on 21 Oct 26.
The expedition will traverse Jaipur, Ujjain, Khandwa, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna and Gwalior, covering approximately 3,000 km over 12 days.
Beyond the ride, the team will engage with students and local communities, sharing insights into life in the #IndianNavy and inspiring young minds to explore a career in the Service.
Connecting with Communities. Inspiring Future Warriors.
#IndianNavy #NavyOutreach #JoinIndianNavy
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Swachhata: A Collective Responsibility
As part of #SpecialCampaign6, #INSShikra conducted a Mass Cleanliness Drive, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness, environmental sustainability and the vision of a Swachh Bharat.
Together, let us strive for a cleaner, greener and healthier India.
#SHS2026 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #Swachhotsav #SpecialCampaign6
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Leadership that inspires. Opportunities that empower. 🇮🇳🛩️
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Air Staff, shares the cockpit with NCC Girl Cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy, turning her dream of flying into an unforgettable learning experience.
From mentorship to hands-on flying experience, this sortie reflects the NCC’s commitment to empowering cadets, building confidence and inspiring the next generation of leaders. ✨
When experience inspires ambition, new possibilities take flight.
#NCCIndia #IndianAirForce #NCCCadets #NariShakti #IndianAviation @rajnathsingh @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @vatsvirendra1 @dprohyd @PRO_Vizag
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🌊 Open Sea Sailing Expedition #KonkanGyanTarang #MENU27 Flagged off by NCC Directorate Maharashtra, at Ratnagiri! ⛵⚓
Promoting the spirit of adventure and skilling our youth in Seamanship, the Most Enterprising Naval Unit (#MENU) of Maharashtra NCC Directorate launched a challenging 10-day sea voyage with 60 Naval Cadets (35 SD boys & 25 SW girls) set to ride the waves, sailing approx 250 KM along the scenic #Konkan coast.
Supported by Western Naval Command #WNC Mumbai, Indian Coast Guard #ICG, Customs, Regional Port Office & District Administration, this expedition reinforces teamwork, coastal security, youth empowerment, perseverance, and national pride in our future leaders.
Sailing under the theme Konkan Gyan Tarang with the slogan "ज्ञानाच्या लाटा, प्रगतीच्या वाटा" and social initiative "Navigating Knowledge, Anchoring Progress: Sailing Towards an Ideal Konkan", this journey honors Konkan’s maritime legacy with Ports of Call at Tivri, Jaigad, Borya & Palshet.
Brig RK Paithankar, Gp Cdr Kolhapur NCC Gp, flagged off the expedition at UltraTech Jetty alongside Cdr Ramanjul Dixit, CO 2 Mah NU NCC, with the ceremony graced by senior civil & military dignitaries. He commended the cadets for their dedication to maritime excellence! 🇮🇳
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INS Sahyadri Concludes Visit to Vladivostok Following INDRA-2026
#INSSahyadri departed Vladivostok following the successful conclusion of #INDRA2026, the bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy #RuFN
#StrongerTogether #Interoperability
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INDRA 2026
From Harbour to High Seas
#INSSahyadri and RuFN Aldar Tsydenzhapov participated in the Sea Phase of #INDRA2026, featuring , complex manoeuvres, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) procedures, medical evacuation by helicopter and Deck Landing Qualifications.
#StrongerTogether #Interoperability
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VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command called on Air Mshl PV Shivanand, AOC-in-C, SWAC at HQ SWAC, Gandhinagar.
The interaction underscored the importance of strengthening jointness, enhancing operational synergy and collective commitment towards achieving shared national security objectives and maintaining a high level of operational preparedness.
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IBSAMAR IX: Three Navies, Ninth Edition
#INSTarkash concluded her port call at Simon’s Town on 22 Oct 26, on completion of the ninth edition of the India–Brazil–South Africa maritime exercise.
From harbour to open sea, the #IndianNavy, #BrazilianNavy and #SouthAfricanNavy operated together as a combined force towards shared vision of open and safe seas for all.
#StrongerTogether
#IBSAMAR_IX
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🦅 35 Years of Soaring High! ⚓🇮🇳
Commissioned on 21 October 1991, 'Valiant and Fearless' @IN_Dega has been the bastion of #NavalAviation on India's Eastern Seaboard. From INS Dega's modest beginnings to operating diverse aircraft, spanning the entire spectrum of naval air operations, across the oceans, we salute the giants whose shoulders we stand on. As 'Team Dega' celebrates 35 glorious years, we pledge our commitment to a future of ever greater professional excellence!
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Reaffirming its commitment to a clean, green and sustainable India under #SpecialCampaign6, #INSVajrabahu organized a dedicated cleanliness drive.
The initiative highlights the importance of collective responsibility, disciplined civic practices and sustained efforts towards maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings and contributing towards the vision of Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat.
#SHS2026
#SwachhataHiSeva2026
#Swachhotsav
#SpecialCampaign6
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Advancing Naval Cooperation
Translating Strategic Vision to Stronger Maritime Partnerships
Adm Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of Staff, @ItalianNavy, on an official visit to India, was received by Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns, New Delhi.
Building on the momentum of the #India–#Italy Special Strategic Partnership, discussions focused on:
🔹 Institutionalising Navy-to-Navy engagements, including bilateral naval exercises and Staff Talks.
🔹 Deepening operational cooperation through enhanced maritime interactions and #interoperability.
🔹 Expanding multilateral cooperation on shared maritime security priorities.
🔹 Strengthening professional exchanges through training and sharing of best practices.
#IndianNavy #MaritimeCooperation
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As part of #SpecialCampaign6, various units #INHSJeevanti #INSHansa #MO(Goa) #NAY(Goa) under GNA conducted cleanliness practices and environment friendly activities thereby reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability, cleanliness and promotion of a cleaner, greener and healthier environment.
#SpecialCampaign6
#SHS2026
#SwachhataHiSeva2026
#Swachhotsav
#GoaNavalArea
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On departure from Mumbai on 22 Oct 26, the #GiovanniDelleBandeNere engaged in a #PASSEX with #INSSurat. The exercise validated communication procedures and conducted maneouvers aimed at enhancing interoperabilty and exchange of best practices. The #PASSEX culminated in a steampast with the ships exchanging traditional courtesies.
Both ships proceeded on scheduled operational deployments on conclusion of #PASSEX.
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#GiovanniDelleBandeNere #P434 of #MarinaMilitare, called at Mumbai on 18 Oct 26.
VAdm Rahul Vilas Gokhale #COS #WNC #IndianNavy interacted with Adm Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto #CSMM #MarinaMilitare onboard #P434 on 21 Oct 26. The Commanding Officer of the ship called on #CSO(Ops) #WNC on 19 Oct 26 and discussed avenues for enhancing mutual maritime cooperation between the navies. Cross deck visits were also undertaken.
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⚓🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 India–Russia: #StrongerTogether
Индия и Россия: сильнее вместе!
#RussianNavy ships RFS Marshal Shaposhnikov, RFS Admiral Tributs and RFS Pechenga arrived at #Kochi on 21 Oct 26 on a goodwill visit.
The Senior Officer of the visiting Russian Navy ships, along with the Commanding Officers, called on the Chief of Staff, #SNC, to discuss matters of mutual interest.
#BridgesOfFriendship
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Training Squadron meets training ground #1TS – #INSTir, #INSSujata & #ICGSSarathi – arrived at Malé, Maldives, on 21 Oct 26.
Senior Officer 1TS called on the Chief of Defence Force, MNDF and the Commandant, MNDF Coast Guard, while trainees visited the MNDF’s Girifushi Training Centre.
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Innovation. Indigenisation. Operational Capability. ⚓🇮🇳
The countdown to #Swavlamban2026 is on!
#IndianNavy is set to bring together startups, MSMEs, industry and academia to explore cutting-edge indigenous technologies and innovative solutions for future maritime challenges.
From Innovation to Induction.
📅 26–27 Oct 2026
📍 Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
#NIIO #iDEX #AatmanirbharBharat
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Congratulations to Rohit Kumar, Sea 1 MC of INS Abhimanyu, on winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s 100m SB4 Para Swimming event at the 5th Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Rohit has created history as the first para-athlete from the @IndianNavy to win a medal at the Asian Games, reflecting the spirit of determination, resilience and excellence.
