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Indian Navy

Indian Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Attack Sub in Arabian Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first time, the Indian Navy launched an anti-ship missile from a new indigenously built submarine.

Indian Navy Practices Sinking Chinese Subs in Largest-Ever Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy kicked off its Theater Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) on January 24.

The Indian Navy Looks for a New Carrier-Based Fighter
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy looks for a successor to the now-nixed HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

India Seeks 57 New Naval Fighter Jets for Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new carrier-based fighter jet this month.

Rattled By Pakistan? India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to test launch an intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile at the end of the month.

India to Continue With Indigenous Cruise Missile Program
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense minister has agreed to offer an 18 month extension to the troubled missile program.

India Launches New Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new sub is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy by the end of 2017.

The Bay of Bengal Naval Arms Race
By Saurav Jha
As Bangladesh and Myanmar build up their navies, India and China compete to supply equipment.

Is India Dropping Its Cruise Missile Program?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Nirbhay cruise missile program could be axed after a recent test failure.

Bad News for India’s Deadliest Sub: Nirbhay Cruise Missile Fails Test (Again)
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A test of the nuclear-capable Nirbhay cruise missile failed for the third time.

Anatomy of an Accident: Why INS Betwa Tipped Over
By Abhijit Singh
How did a 4,000 ton Indian warship tip over while undocking?

Why the Indian Navy Is Unhappy With Its Carrier-Based Light Combat Aircraft Project
By Abhijit Singh
India's chief of naval staff reiterates reservations about the Tejas' suitability for carrier operations.

8 Years After the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks: A Review of India’s Coastal Security
By Abhijit Singh
Despite advances since 26/11, critical gaps remain in India’s coastal security.

India Commissions New Stealth Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s latest guided-missile destroyer boasts significant anti-surface warfare capabilities.

India-Japan Military Aircraft Deal Faces Further Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s MOD is seeking clarification over the Indian Navy’s requirement for 12 amphibious aircraft from Japan.

Confirmed: India’s Next Aircraft Carrier Will Be Nuclear
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian naval planners have anonymously revealed important details about India’s second indigenous aircraft carrier.

India-Japan Amphibious Aircraft Deal Moves Forward
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Tokyo reportedly have agreed on a price for 12 amphibious search-and-rescue aircraft.

A Second Russian Nuclear Attack Submarine for India?
By Ankit Panda
India may be slated to take delivery of a second Russian nuclear attack submarine in the early 2020s.

Upgraded Indian Attack Submarines to Receive US Anti-Ship Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. defense contractor Boeing will supply 22 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to the Indian Navy.

India’s Most Powerful Destroyer: Navy to Launch Second Project 15B Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth guided missile destroyer will be launched in Mumbai on September 17.

Understanding the Strategic Logic Behind the US-India Military Logistics Pact
By Harsh V. Pant
The U.S.-India Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement benefits both countries.

India Drops Plans to Add 3 More French Stealth Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has purportedly shelved plans to add more French submarines to its fleet following the DCNS leak.

Scorpene Leak Reveals Secret Data of Indian Navy’s New Anti-Ship Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Leaked documents reveal sensitive details of the missile likely to be deployed on the Indian Navy’s new submarine class.