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Japanese Coast Guard Ship (JCGS) Itsukushima recently arrived in Chennai for the joint sea exercise Jaa Mata. Jaa Mata means “See You Later” in Japanese. It is a joint exercise between the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The aim is to enhance operational capabilities of both forces. It also focuses on refining combat skills and strengthening interoperability. The exercise promotes effective joint maritime operations and regional cooperation. Ask ChatGPT

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Recently, on July 10, 2025, the Indian and Greek navies conducted a joint Passing Exercise (PASSEX) off the coast of Mumbai to boost maritime interoperability and combat readiness. The Indian Navy deployed INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate, while the Hellenic Navy participated with HS Psara. Both navies validated communication procedures and shared best operational practices. The PASSEX is part of India’s broader strategy to enhance global naval cooperation, joint response capability, and maritime security.

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India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) Agni-I and Prithvi-II from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missiles were tested under the Strategic Forces Command to check operational and technical parameters. Agni-I and Prithvi-II are key parts of India’s nuclear deterrence strategy. Both missiles are developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). They are part of India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).

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Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX), earlier known as Exercise Lion King. It is one of India’s longest uninterrupted annual maritime exercises. It is conducted every year between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. The exercise aims to enhance naval cooperation, interoperability, and maritime security. It supports India’s Vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).

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Recently, Indian Navy’s INS Sandhayak made its maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia for hydrographic cooperation. INS Sandhayak is the first indigenously designed and built Sandhayak-class hydrographic survey ship. It was commissioned in February 2024. The ship was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. It is capable of full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and oceanographic data collection.

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Yard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and final ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was launched on 21 July 2025 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) will boost Indian Navy’s underwater domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare, and mine-laying capabilities. The ship features Hull Mounted Sonar and Low Frequency Variable Depth Sonar (LFVDS). It is armed with torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, NSG-30 Gun, and 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Gun (SRCG). The ship will enhance India’s maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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‘Samudra Prachet’, the second and final indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was launched on July 23, 2025, in Goa by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). The vessel has 72% indigenous content, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat, local industry, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and job creation. It is designed to handle oil spills in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with state-of-the-art Response Equipment. The first Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap, was launched earlier on August 29, 2024.

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Recently, DRDO successfully test-fired the ULPGM-V3 (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile) at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The test was conducted at the National Open Area Range, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The missile is also called ULM-ER (Extended Range) and was launched from a drone or UAV. It is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with support from Defence Capital Procurement Partners (DcPPs), MSMEs, and start-ups.

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Russia recently launched its major naval exercise “July Storm” from July 23 to 27, 2025. The drill began with Bastion coastal defence missile launchers deployed along the Barents Sea shoreline. The exercise involves a missile battalion from the Northern Fleet’s Kola Flotilla taking firing positions to secure the Arctic region. “July Storm” is the largest Russian naval drill of the year, covering the Pacific, Arctic, Baltic, and Caspian Seas. The operation includes 150 warships and support vessels, 120 aircraft, 10 coastal missile batteries, and around 15,000 personnel. The drill aims to maintain operational readiness and strategic control along Russia’s Arctic frontier.

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Recently, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) started building its first indigenously made Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) at Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. shipyard in Goa. This marks a milestone under a contract signed on 24 October 2024 with the Ministry of Defence to build six such hovercraft. The ACV is based on Griffon Hoverwork designs but is customized by Indian experts for coastal security tasks. These ACVs will improve ICG’s speed, flexibility, and operations in shallow waters. They will boost patrolling, interdiction, and rescue missions along India’s long coastline.