Project 17A is a major Indian Navy initiative constructing seven advanced stealth frigates with 75% indigenous content. Built by MDL and GRSE, these warships enhance India's maritime security, safeguard vital trade routes, and counter regional threats in the Indian Ocean.
Click to View MoreDRDO showcased the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) at the Republic Day Parade, marking a major advancement in India’s indigenous defence technology. This hypersonic glide missile, capable of travelling over Mach 5 and striking targets up to 1,500 km away, combines high speed, manoeuvrability, and a low-altitude flight path to evade missile defence systems. Designed primarily for coastal defence and sea-denial operations, it significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s ability to deter and neutralise high-value enemy warships in the Indian Ocean Region, positioning India among the leading nations developing advanced hypersonic weapon systems.
Click to View MoreNavy Day is celebrated on December 4 to honour Operation Trident (1971), when the Indian Navy’s missile boats attacked Karachi harbour, sinking Pakistani ships without suffering losses, marking a turning point in the Bangladesh Liberation War.
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