Coming soon: Navy's next-gen patrol vessels

These next generation ships can patrol the oceans for three or four months compared to the navy's current patrol boats, which can be at sea for a maximum of 45 days.Ajai Shukla reports. IMAGE: The......

Ahoy! Riding the waves with pride

The Indian Navy showcased its might off the Bay of Bengal when it held the second edition of the International Fleet Review last week. Vipin Vijayan/Rediff.com, who was on board INS Sunayna for the......

PHOTOS: India shows off its naval might @ International Fleet Review

The International Fleet Review of the Indian Navy was held in Vishakhapatnam on Saturday morning. President Pranab Mukherjee was given a 21-gun salute and the ceremonial Guard of Honour by 150 navy......

INS Sumitra, the star of Yemen evac op, to host President for Fleet Review

INS Sumitra, the 2,200 ton Saryu class patrol vessel, will host President Pranab Mukherjee when he reviews the naval fleet on February 6. The indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel will......