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PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
⚓ #Swavlamban2026 — LIVE 🔴
Strength & Power through Innovation and Indigenisation.
🌐 Join us LIVE as the Indian Navy showcases its commitment to indigenous defence technologies, innovation and self-reliance, shaping the future of India’s maritime power.
🗓️ Date: 26 October 2026
⏱️ Time: 02:15 PM IST
📍 Venue: Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
🔗 Watch LIVE on YouTube: youtube.com/live/IFBifXxGCEI…
#IndianNavy #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceInnovation #Indigenisation #MaritimeSecurity
@IndianNavy
@India_iDEX
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@IN_HQENC
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PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
The #IndianNavy’s First Training Squadron, comprising #INSTir, #INSSujata and #ICGSSarathi, concluded its port call at #Malé, #Maldives, on 24 Oct 26.
The engagement featured professional engagements with the #MNDF and community outreach initiatives, including a blood donation camp. @MNDF_Official
The port call culminated on a high note with a #PASSEX with Maldives Coast Guard Ship Imaduddin.
🇮🇳-🇲🇻#BridgesOfFriendship
#IndianOceanRegion
@SpokespersonMoD @HCIMaldives
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
𝗦𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻2026
𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🇮🇳⚓
VAdm Ajay Kochhar, #VCNS, highlights #Swavlamban2026, the #IndianNavy’s flagship initiative to foster indigenous innovation, strengthen collaboration with Start-ups, MSMEs, industry and academia, and translate emerging technologies into operational capabilities.
📅 26–27 Oct 2026
📍Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
#AatmanirbharBharat
#Innovation
#Indigenisation
@SpokespersonMoD
@DefenceMinIndia
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
#Swavlamban2026
Ideas to Impact 🇮🇳⚓
Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, emphasises the importance of building a technologically empowered, self-reliant and future-ready #IndianNavy.
With a focus on homegrown solutions and next-generation technologies, #Swavlamban2026 marks another step towards strengthening India's maritime defence capabilities.
📅 26–27 Oct 2026
📍 New Delhi
#AatmanirbharBharat
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
#SpecialCampaign6 🇮🇳
From Swachhata drives to blood donation, fostering a cleaner environment and healthier communities through collective action by units at Naval Station Karanja.
#SHS2026 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #Swachhotsav #SpecialCampaign6
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@SwachhBharat
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PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and held discussions with CMD on the shipyard’s preparedness for forthcoming Indian Navy projects.
MDL reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the Navy’s future requirements.
Our enduring partnership with the Indian Navy has been instrumental in MDL’s growth as a leading builder of frontline warships and submarines, strengthening India’s indigenous naval capabilities.
As the Indian Navy prepares for its next phase of expansion, MDL stands ready to build on this legacy and contribute to a stronger, self-reliant maritime India.
#IndianNavy #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #NavalShipbuilding
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🌊𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰.
Maritime challenges transcend borders. Addressing them demands greater convergence of science, technology and expertise.
⚓ #IPRD2026, hosted by the @IndianNavy in partnership with @nmfindia, will bring together global experts, policymakers and maritime thinkers to advance practical cooperation and collective responses to emerging maritime challenges.
📅 03-05 Nov 2026
📍New Delhi
📝 Register now:
maritimeindia.org/indo-pacif…
#IndoPacific #MaritimeCooperation
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@DefenceMinIndia
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
#Swavlamban2026
Ideas to Impact 🇮🇳⚓
Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, emphasises the importance of building a technologically empowered, self-reliant and future-ready #IndianNavy.
With a focus on homegrown solutions and next-generation technologies, #Swavlamban2026 marks another step towards strengthening India's maritime defence capabilities.
📅 26–27 Oct 2026
📍 New Delhi
#AatmanirbharBharat
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
During the port call, the ship’s Commanding Officer called on the Commander of the Portuguese Navy and held productive discussions focused on enhancing operational synergy and interoperability, as well as exploring avenues for further collaboration.
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PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🇮🇳 🤝 🇵🇹
#BridgesOfFriendship
#INSTrishul concluded her port call at Lisbon, Portugal, on 21 Oct 26.
During the visit, the crew undertook professional engagements with the #MarinhaPortuguesa.
@IN_WNC @IndiainPortugal
@MarinhaPT
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PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
3,000 Km | 12 Days | One Mission – Inspiring Young India! 🏍️⚓🇮🇳
An #IndianNavy motorcycle expedition comprising 04 officers and 11 sailors was flagged off from New Delhi by Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, Controller Personnel Services,#CPS on 21 Oct 26.
The expedition will traverse Jaipur, Ujjain, Khandwa, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna and Gwalior, covering approximately 3,000 km over 12 days.
Beyond the ride, the team will engage with students and local communities, sharing insights into life in the #IndianNavy and inspiring young minds to explore a career in the Service.
Connecting with Communities. Inspiring Future Warriors.
#IndianNavy #NavyOutreach #JoinIndianNavy
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@IN_HQENC
@IN_HQSNC
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Swachhata: A Collective Responsibility
As part of #SpecialCampaign6, #INSShikra conducted a Mass Cleanliness Drive, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness, environmental sustainability and the vision of a Swachh Bharat.
Together, let us strive for a cleaner, greener and healthier India.
#SHS2026 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #Swachhotsav #SpecialCampaign6
@SwachhBharatGov @SwachhBharat
@MoHUA_India
@MoJSDDWS
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Leadership that inspires. Opportunities that empower. 🇮🇳🛩️
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Air Staff, shares the cockpit with NCC Girl Cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy, turning her dream of flying into an unforgettable learning experience.
From mentorship to hands-on flying experience, this sortie reflects the NCC’s commitment to empowering cadets, building confidence and inspiring the next generation of leaders. ✨
When experience inspires ambition, new possibilities take flight.
#NCCIndia #IndianAirForce #NCCCadets #NariShakti #IndianAviation @rajnathsingh @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @vatsvirendra1 @dprohyd @PRO_Vizag
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🌊 Open Sea Sailing Expedition #KonkanGyanTarang #MENU27 Flagged off by NCC Directorate Maharashtra, at Ratnagiri! ⛵⚓
Promoting the spirit of adventure and skilling our youth in Seamanship, the Most Enterprising Naval Unit (#MENU) of Maharashtra NCC Directorate launched a challenging 10-day sea voyage with 60 Naval Cadets (35 SD boys & 25 SW girls) set to ride the waves, sailing approx 250 KM along the scenic #Konkan coast.
Supported by Western Naval Command #WNC Mumbai, Indian Coast Guard #ICG, Customs, Regional Port Office & District Administration, this expedition reinforces teamwork, coastal security, youth empowerment, perseverance, and national pride in our future leaders.
Sailing under the theme Konkan Gyan Tarang with the slogan "ज्ञानाच्या लाटा, प्रगतीच्या वाटा" and social initiative "Navigating Knowledge, Anchoring Progress: Sailing Towards an Ideal Konkan", this journey honors Konkan’s maritime legacy with Ports of Call at Tivri, Jaigad, Borya & Palshet.
Brig RK Paithankar, Gp Cdr Kolhapur NCC Gp, flagged off the expedition at UltraTech Jetty alongside Cdr Ramanjul Dixit, CO 2 Mah NU NCC, with the ceremony graced by senior civil & military dignitaries. He commended the cadets for their dedication to maritime excellence! 🇮🇳
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PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 #BridgesofFriendship
INS Sahyadri Concludes Visit to Vladivostok Following INDRA-2026
#INSSahyadri departed Vladivostok following the successful conclusion of #INDRA2026, the bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy #RuFN
#StrongerTogether #Interoperability
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@mod_russia
@IndEmbMoscow
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🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 #BridgesofFriendship
INDRA 2026
From Harbour to High Seas
#INSSahyadri and RuFN Aldar Tsydenzhapov participated in the Sea Phase of #INDRA2026, featuring , complex manoeuvres, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) procedures, medical evacuation by helicopter and Deck Landing Qualifications.
#StrongerTogether #Interoperability
@mod_russia @IN_HQENC
@SpokespersonMoD
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command called on Air Mshl PV Shivanand, AOC-in-C, SWAC at HQ SWAC, Gandhinagar.
The interaction underscored the importance of strengthening jointness, enhancing operational synergy and collective commitment towards achieving shared national security objectives and maintaining a high level of operational preparedness.
#IndianNavy #IAF #Jointness
#TriServiceSynergy
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@IndiannavyMedia
@IAF_MCC
@IN_WNC
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
IBSAMAR IX: Three Navies, Ninth Edition
#INSTarkash concluded her port call at Simon’s Town on 22 Oct 26, on completion of the ninth edition of the India–Brazil–South Africa maritime exercise.
From harbour to open sea, the #IndianNavy, #BrazilianNavy and #SouthAfricanNavy operated together as a combined force towards shared vision of open and safe seas for all.
#StrongerTogether
#IBSAMAR_IX
@IN_WNC @DefPROMumbai @IndiannavyMedia @hci_pretoria @SANDF_ZA @marmilbr
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🦅 35 Years of Soaring High! ⚓🇮🇳
Commissioned on 21 October 1991, 'Valiant and Fearless' @IN_Dega has been the bastion of #NavalAviation on India's Eastern Seaboard. From INS Dega's modest beginnings to operating diverse aircraft, spanning the entire spectrum of naval air operations, across the oceans, we salute the giants whose shoulders we stand on. As 'Team Dega' celebrates 35 glorious years, we pledge our commitment to a future of ever greater professional excellence!
#IndianNavy
#HQENC
#HarKamDeshKaNaam
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Reaffirming its commitment to a clean, green and sustainable India under #SpecialCampaign6, #INSVajrabahu organized a dedicated cleanliness drive.
The initiative highlights the importance of collective responsibility, disciplined civic practices and sustained efforts towards maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings and contributing towards the vision of Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat.
#SHS2026
#SwachhataHiSeva2026
#Swachhotsav
#SpecialCampaign6
@SwachhBharatGov
@SwachhBharat
@MoHUA_India
@MoJSDDWS
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🇮🇳🤝🇮🇹 #BridgesofFriendship
Advancing Naval Cooperation
Translating Strategic Vision to Stronger Maritime Partnerships
Adm Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of Staff, @ItalianNavy, on an official visit to India, was received by Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns, New Delhi.
Building on the momentum of the #India–#Italy Special Strategic Partnership, discussions focused on:
🔹 Institutionalising Navy-to-Navy engagements, including bilateral naval exercises and Staff Talks.
🔹 Deepening operational cooperation through enhanced maritime interactions and #interoperability.
🔹 Expanding multilateral cooperation on shared maritime security priorities.
🔹 Strengthening professional exchanges through training and sharing of best practices.
#IndianNavy #MaritimeCooperation
@IndiainItaly @ItalyinIndia
