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The Indian Navy has initiated Operation Samudra Setu-II to aid in the faster transportation of medical oxygen and other supplies from other countries in view of the surge in cases of Covid-19. The Indian Navy launched operation ‘Samudra Setu-II’ to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad as the country faces a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a massive spike in new Covid-19 cases. Indian Navy spokesperson said that mission-deployed Indian Naval warships will undertake shipment of liquid oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment. “India Navy launches Operation Samudra Setu-II to augment ongoing national mission Oxygen Express. Mission deployed warships will undertake shipment of liquid Oxygen filled cryogenic containers & associated medical equipment in support of nation's fight against Covid-19.” #IndianNavy launches Operation #SamudraSetu_II to augment ongoing national mission #OxygenExpress . Mission deploye...

Indian Navy undertook a "passage exercise" with the Vietnamese Navy in the South China Sea from December 26 to 27 as part of efforts to boost maritime cooperation between the two countries. The navies of India and Vietnam carried out a passage exercise or PASSEX in the South China Sea on December 26 and 27 as Indian Navy Kiltan returned from Ho Chi Minh City delivering relief material to the country for its flood-affected areas. Indian has been carrying out a series of exercises with friendly nations in the seas amid the increasing influence of the Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean region. PASSEX between Indian Navy and Vietnam People's Navy on December 26, 2020, is part of reinforcing maritime interoperability and jointness. Earlier this month, Indian & Russian navies carried out a two-day passage exercise (PASSEX) in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from December 4-5. A similar exercise was carried out by the US Navy earlier and it is part of Indian Navy’s o...

Aircraft carrier INS Viraat had served the Indian Navy for 30 years before being decommissioned. It had served in the UK's Royal Navy as HMS Hermes and named INS Viraat after being inducted in the Indian Navy. (Representative image) Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat today set sail for the last time, on way to Alang in Gujarat, where it will be broken down and sold as scrap. For Navy veterans who watched the huge vessel being towed by tug boats, there was a lump in the throat as they bade it an emotional farewell from the Gateway of India. Former navy ship Viraat began its final journey from the Naval dockyard where it was berthed after being decommissioned in March 2017. A Navy helicopter circling overhead provided a majestic backdrop to Viraat's last voyage from its home base for over three decades. A Defence spokesperson said 'Viraat' was to leave for Alang on Friday, but its departure was delayed by a day. The vessel had served the Indian Navy for 30 years...

Basin trials are conducted for proving of the propulsion, transmission and shafting systems which can be tested only out of waters. Basin Trials will be followed by the Sea Trials by end 2020, as per the sources. (File Photo | AFP) Major endeavour to manufacture Aircraft Carrier is heading for an important phase as the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), INS Vikrant, is set to begin testing in waters (Basin Test) with its systems and equipment fitted. Sources in Navy confirmed to The New Indian Express that, “Harbour Trials have finished. The Basin Trials are planned for September.” Basin trials are conducted for proving of the propulsion (move), transmission (electricity) and shafting systems which can be tested only out of waters. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant completes harbour trials https://t.co/JcnQt4Z8jm — Naval News (@navalnewsnet) August 25, 2020 It will be followed with sea trials by end of this year and IAC is expected to be inducted in...