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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian Navy holds ‘Steel Cutting' ceremony for fourth Fleet Support Ship at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam
'Steel Cutting' ceremony of fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, as the chief guest, according to a release here on Saturday. Vice-admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, and commodore Hemant Khatri, CMD, HSL, and other senior officials from Navy and HSL were present. The Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five FSS in August 2023, with delivery commencing mid-2027. On induction, the FSS will bolster the 'Blue Water' capabilities of the Indian Navy through replenishment of Fleet ships at sea. The ships, with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons, will deliver fuel, water, ammunition and stores enabling prolonged deployments of the Fleet Ships, thereby enhancing the Fleet's strategic reach and mobility. In their secondary role, these ships would be equipped for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) for expeditious delivery of relief material and evacuation of personnel. With a completely indigenous design and sourcing of majority of the equipment from indigenous manufacturers, the FSS project will boost the Indian Shipbuilding Industry in consonance with the Union government's initiatives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Make for the World.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Visakhapatnam: Steel Cutting of 4th FSS takes place at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
Visakhapatnam, June 19 (UNI) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) today said it has achieved a significant milestone with the steel cutting of the fourth Fleet Support Ship (FSS) for the Indian Navy. The ceremonial steel cutting was formally initiated by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, in the presence of VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, CINCENC and VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM, CWP&A, a release said here. The CNS lauded HSL's progress and stated that the FSS will be the second-largest indigenous warship after INS Vikrant. At 223 meters long and over 40,000T in displacement, it will enable fleet replenishment, helicopter operations, frontline maintenance, and HADR support—boosting naval endurance at sea. Amidst evolving security challenges, he stressed the need for a combat-ready, future-proof Navy. Highlighting that 59 of 60 naval ships under construction are being built in India, he reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to self-reliance and the Prime Minister's 'Maha Sagar' vision for secure, cooperative maritime growth. Cmde Hemant Khatri, C&MD of HSL, highlighted the strategic importance of the FSS project - awarded after a long gap and affirmed HSL's readiness to deliver, leveraging experience from INS Dhruv and Diving Support Vessels. The fourth FSS will be built on the upgraded slipway with a 300T Goliath crane, enhancing HSL's capacity for future large naval projects like LPDs, Hemant said. In FY 2024–25, HSL posted its best-ever financials with Rs 1,783 Crore income, Rs 284 crore PBT, and a positive net worth of Rs 493 Cr after 40 years. Notably, all four FSSs began construction within 22 months of contract signing, reflecting strong execution and growing momentum, he added.. With a healthy order book, modern infrastructure, and focus on indigenisation and quality, HSL is well-positioned to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat and 'Make for the World.' UNI KNR RN
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- General
- Business Standard
AI plane crash: CDS, Navy chief express condolences to families of victims
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Thursday expressed their deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The London-bound plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into a medical college complex and burst into a ball of fire in the afternoon moments after takeoff. "General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff and All Personnel of #IndianArmedForces express deepest condolences on the tragic aircraft accident of Air India in Ahmedabad. We pray for strength for the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event," the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff posted on X. Admiral Tripathi also grieved the loss of lives in the accident and wished a swift recovery to the injured. "Adm Dinesh K Tripathi #CNS and all personnel of the #IndianNavy extend their deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved, and we wish a swift recovery to those injured. @airindia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India," the Indian Navy posted on X. According to Air India, the flight to London Gatwick had 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian national on board. At present, there has been confirmation of only one survior after the twin-engine wide-bodied aircraft, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed into the city's civil hospital and BJ Medical College outside the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport perimeter.
The Print
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Sri Lanka Army commander meets IAF, Navy chiefs; also briefed on Operation Sindoor
'Later, Lt Gen Rodrigo was briefed on Operation Sindoor and India's security perspective. He was also briefed by other senior officers of the Indian Army on matters of mutual interest,' the defence ministry said. Before the two separate meetings, the general officer also had an in-depth interaction with Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, and both the military leaders discussed wide-ranging issues, including aspects of 'defence cooperation and regional security concerns', officials said. New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, on Wednesday interacted with Indian Navy Chief Adm Dinesh K Tripathi and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, with avenues of enhancing bilateral defence ties and boosting cooperation between the two armed forces, figuring in the discussions. Lt Gen Rodrigo is on an official visit to India from June 11-14. It underscores the continued efforts of both nations to 'further strengthen and deepen' their longstanding defence partnership, they said. He interacted with the Chief of the Naval Staff at the Naval Headquarters here, and the meeting underscored the importance of 'collective efforts in addressing maritime threats' and fostering partnerships between the two maritime nations, officials said. The general officer will grace the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, as the Reviewing Officer on June 14, the defence ministry said. 'This visit will mark a poignant return to his alma mater, where he was commissioned in December 1990, with the 87th Course of the IMA — an experience that laid the foundation of his illustrious military career. His presence at the Academy will rekindle memories of his formative years, now brought full circle as he would review a new generation of officers,' the ministry said in a statement. The visit is 'set to enhance bilateral military cooperation' and 'explore new avenues for collaboration', particularly in the areas of training and capability enhancement, it said. Lt Gen Rodrigo's visit began with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in New Delhi earlier in the day, as he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers. He was then given a formal guard of honour at the South Block Lawns. The ceremonial event, attended by senior officials of the Indian Army, marked a significant gesture of respect and a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations, the ministry said. The Indian Navy, in a post on X, shared some photos of the meeting between the admiral and the general officer from Sri Lanka. 'On #11Jun 25, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS interacted with Lt Gen BKGML Rodrigo, Commander of the #SriLankaArmy, at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed avenues of enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on shared #maritimesecurity challenges, joint training exercises, and capacity building initiatives,' it said. 'The meeting underscored the importance of collective efforts in addressing maritime threats and fostering partnerships between the two maritime nations. India-Sri Lanka #BridgesofFriendship #MAHASAGAR #SAGAR @Sri_Lanka_Army @IndiainSL @adgpi,' it added. During his meeting with the IAF chief, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to enhance cooperation between the two armed forces. He also met with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. These meetings provided an opportunity for the exchange of views on 'broader defence and security issues', focusing on matters of mutual interest, officials said. Lt Gen Rodrigo also planted a tree at the Manekshaw Centre, symbolising the time-tested relationship between the Indian and Sri Lankan Army. On June 12, he is scheduled to visit Jaipur and meet Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command. While the general officer will grace the Passing Out Parade at the IMA, Dehradun, the presence of Brigadier RMSP Rathnayake of Sri Lanka Army at the ceremony will add a personal and emotional dimension, as he will witness his son, Foreign Officer Cadet RMNL Rathnayake, being commissioned with the current course, according to the statement. 'This confluence of legacy and leadership underscores the enduring spirit of camaraderie and leadership connect between the two armies,' it said. Lt Gen Rodrigo's visit to India is marked by a series of productive engagements aimed at furthering the defence relationship between Sri Lanka and India. The visit not only highlights the commitment of both nations to strengthening their military ties but also underscores their shared focus on regional security and peace, the ministry said. PTI KND RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Character of warfare changed rapidly, lines between war and peace increasingly blurred: Navy Chief
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Thursday said while the nature of warfare has remained the same over centuries, its character has "changed rapidly" and continues to do so, as he also suggested that the lines between war and peace are "increasingly blurred". "We also know that non-traditional threats such as acts of terror can quickly spiral into a wider conflagration and conflict," he said in his address at the CII Summit here. His remarks come in the backdrop of the recent four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan after the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O carro de Paolla Oliveira choca o mundo inteiro, a prova em fotos! 33 Bridges Undo "While the nature of warfare has remained the same over centuries, character of warfare has changed rapidly and continues to do so. The lines between war and peace are increasingly blurred," Admiral Tripathi said in his address. "The commercial technologies are democratising warfare, making it available to non-state actors, and we are moving into an era of mass precision, where highly accurate capabilities, and in large numbers, both remain important for us," he added. Live Events The Navy chief said the use of non-contact warfare along with "space and cyber domains to wage a conflict with no ceasefires is a reality". "In this new paradigm, the industry has to see itself at the frontlines of national defence," he added. The Navy chief further said, "Our ability to absorb technologies at a rapid pace, translate them into combat capabilities, build at scale when called upon... and constantly innovate and adapt will define our collective security." "So, one may not be wrong in saying that national security no longer begins only at borders, but it also begins in R&D labs, factories and "in our firewalls," he added. The Navy chief also underlined that the maritime domain shall remain critical and central to India's journey towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Earlier in his address, he said as India aspires to become the third largest economy in the world, the seas will remain "our engines for growth". India's economy will remain dependent upon the seas and by corollary, "our future prosperity will be driven by at and from the seas", he added. Emphasising India's maritime legacy, Admiral Tripathi emphatically stated that "India was, India is and India will always be a maritime nation", not just by design in terms of geography, which all of you are aware, but also by destiny, in terms of our future growth. "Today India is again realising its rich maritime potential and the apex level vision and policymakers are aware and their statements are reflective of this broader maritime renaissance," he said.
