The Indian Navy continued its strident and purposeful drive
towards Aatmanirbharta and
capability development with commissioning of 12 ships/submarines and delivery
of a number of Yardcraft in 2025. With over 177 ships/submarine having been
built and commissioned in India to date, the Navy continues to propel the
domestic shipbuilding industry’s growth by supporting self-reliance in defence
manufacturing. The Indian Navy remains the key pillar that supports the growth
of Indian shipbuilding sector, with all 52 warships planned to be inducted in
the Navy being built in India, orders for 75 more ships and submarines being in
the final stages of approval, and steadfast focus on achieving higher
indigenisation content across weapons, sensors and equipment.
A total of 12 ships have been delivered this year, as follows:
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INS Surat, 4th and last ship
of P15B, was commissioned on 15 Jan 2025 by the Prime Minister at Naval
Dockyard, Mumbai. INS Surat is
the fastest constructed indigenous
warship (frigate and above) built in only 31 months from launch to
delivery.
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INS Nilgiri, first ship of P17A stealth
frigates, was commissioned by Prime Minister, on 15 Jan 2025 at Naval Dockyard,
Mumbai. INS Nilgiri, is the 100th indigenously designed naval
platform, steered by the Warship Design Bureau, premier warship design
organisation of IN.
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INS Vaghsheer, sixth and last submarine
of P75 project, was commissioned by Prime Minister, on 15 Jan 2025 at Naval
Dockyard, Mumbai. Post commissioning of INS Vaghsheer, all six submarines of the Project 75 have been
delivered and commissioned into Indian Navy.
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INS Arnala built by GRSE, Kolkata was delivered on May 8, 2025
and commissioned on 18 Jun 2025.
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INS Tamal was commissioned on 1 Jul 2025
at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
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INS
Nistar built by HSL,
Visakhapatnam was delivered on 8 Jul 2025 and commissioned on 18 Jul 2025.
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INS
Udaygiri, second ship of P17A
stealth frigates, was delivered by MDL to IN on 1 Jul 2025 and commissioned by RM, on 26 Aug 2025 at Naval
Dockyard, Mumbai.
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INS
Himgiri, first ship of P17A
stealth frigates built at GRSE was delivered to IN on 30 Jul 2025 and commissioned by RM, on 26 Aug 2025 at
Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
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INS Androth built by GRSE, Kolkata was delivered on 13 Sep
2025 and commissioned on 6 Oct 2025.
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INS
Ikshak, third ship of Survey
Vessel (Large) project was delivered by GRSE to IN on 14 Aug 2025 and commissioned by the Chief of Naval Staff,
on 6 Nov 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
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INS
Mahe, the first ship of ASW
Shallow Water Craft, was delivered by CSL to IN on 23 Oct 2025 and commissioned by the Chief of Army Staff,
on 24 Nov 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
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The first ship of
DSC project - A20 was delivered on 16 Sep 2025
and commissioned on 16 Dec 25.
A total of five warships have been launched this year, as
follows:
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The second ship Utkarsh, was launched on 13 Jan 2025.
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Tavasya was launched on 22 Mar 2025.
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The 8th ship,
Ajay was launched on July 21,
2025.
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The 3rd ship
DSC A22 was launched on 12 Sep 2025.
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The 6th ship,
Magdala, ex-CSL, was launched
on 18 Oct 2025.
A total of three Yardcraft have been delivered this year, as
follows:
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The 8th, 9th
and 10th barges of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barges were
delivered on 6 Jan 2025, 12 Mar 2025 and 22 Apr 2025 respectively (MSME
Shipyard).
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The 7th and 8th
Barges of Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project were delivered on 7 Jan 2025 and
4 Mar 2025 by SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam (MSME
Shipyard).
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The 3rd, 4th,
5th and 6th Bollard Pull Tugs of 6 x 25 Ton Bollard Pull
Tug project were delivered on 12 Feb 2025, 26 Mar 2025, 27 Jun2025 and 4 Sep
2025 by Titagarh Rail System Limited, Kolkata.
Indian Air Force
The IAF remained fully committed to enhancing aerospace power
while acquitting itself with flying colours during Op Sindoor that demonstrated its all-round capability to
decisively shape military outcomes with
precision and speed. Mindful of ongoing technology revolution, IAF has focussed on innovation and adaptability while
adhering to the principle of ‘Train Like We Fight’, emphasising inter-Service
cooperation and joint planning. Successful
integration and exploitation of new
systems, weapons and equipment is testament to the IAF’s sustained focus on
logistics, maintenance and Aatmanirbharta.
Air Defence
Radars were deployed for active monitoring of Indian airspace.
ORPs by fighters were manned round the clock. Additionally, ORP by transport
aircraft and helicopters were also maintained to tackle unusual air activity
(slow mover). Air Defence operations witnessed a substantial increase during
the months of April and May 25 and the details are as under:
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Integrated Air Command
and Control System worked flawlessly and was instrumental in integrating air
surveillance picture from all sensors in the country and the same was provided
to Army and IN through Akashteer
and IMSAS respectively. The fused picture was instrumental in building up Air
Situation Picture across the country and ensured seamless and effective air
defence activities across the Western front.
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C-UAS assets from across
the country were mobilised along the borders within short span of time. These
indigenous C-UAS equipment were effective during the operation and were
extensively utilised along the Western front preventing serious damage to IAF bases.
International Exercises/Airlift
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An air exercise was
conducted between the IAF and aircraft on board the French Navy Carrier Strike
Group ‘Charles De Gaulle’ on 9 Jan 25 in IOR (off the coast of Goa). The
engagement involved fighter aircraft and force enablers of the IAF and the
French Carrier Strike Group. In addition, 2 x IL-78 in AAR role and 1 x C-130
in SAR (ARK) role participated in an exercise with French CSG on 9 Jan 25 off
Goa coast. The AAR was carried out for IAF fighter ac (4 x Jag of 6 Sqn and 4 x
Su-30 of 22 Sqn). One aircrew each from 78 Sqn and 87 Sqn participated in the
interaction with French team on 8 Jan 25.
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One C-295 was utilised
for airlift of IA contingent and load to Maldives for participation in Ex Ekuverin. Induction of IA contingent
(45 personnel and 2.0T load) was carried out on 1 Feb 25 and de-induction on 16
Feb 25.
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Two IL-78 participated
in TROPEX (Joint Work-up Phase) from 3 to 6 Feb 25. These were utilised to
provide AAR to IAF receivers. One Il-78 participated in the main phase of the
exercise from 18 Feb to 2 Mar 25 while operating from Sulur. Another IL-78
participated in the main phase of the exercise from 24 Feb to 2 Mar 25
while operating from Goa. AAR was carried out for both IAF and IN receivers.
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One C-17 was tasked for
airlift of IA contingent to Japan for participation in Ex Dharma Guardian-25.
Induction of IA contingent (120 personnel and 22.0T load) was carried out on
22-24 Feb 25. De-induction was carried out on 8-10 Mar 25.
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IAF successfully
participated in Ex Iniochos-25 in Andravida,
Greece from 31 Mar to 11 Apr 25. 2 x Il-78 aircraft were utilised for AAR
support for ferry of 4 x Su-30 of 8 Sqn from Jamnagar to Cairo (West) on 24 Apr
25. 1 x Il-78 operated from Abu Dhabi as pull tanker while 1 x Il-78 operated
from Naliya as push tanker. 2 x C-17 were utilised for airlift of load and exercise
contingent from Adampur to Andravida, Greece from 21 Mar to 26
Mar 25.
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India-Uzbekistan Joint
Ex Dustlik-2025 was conducted
at FTN Aundh, Pune from 15-28 April 2025. Mi-17 and
Garud participated in the exercise.
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IAF participated in Ex
Tiger Triumph (tri-Service HADR exercise with US with IN as Lead Service) at Vishakhapatnam
from 1 to 14 Apr 25. C-130J and Mi-17 V5 along with Garuds and Rapid Air
Medical Team participated in the exercise. IAF also participated in two SMEEs.
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IAF successfully
participated in Ex Desert Flag-10 at Al-Dhafra,
UAE from 17 Apr-12 May 25 with MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft along with 159 IAF
personnel.
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India and US Air Forces
Special Forces Joint Exercise named Ex Tiger Claw 25 was conducted at various
locations in North India from 26 May to 9 Jun 25. It is the first ever
independent Air Forces SF Exercise between India and the USA. A total 113 jumps
were carried out by C-130J of IAF and USAF.
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Indian Army participated
in Exercise YudhAbhyas in USA, from 27 Aug 25 to 19 Sep 25. One C-17 aircraft
was utilised for induction of the Indian Army contingent and cargo, comprising
50 personnel and 24 tons of load. Ferry in and de-induction was completed on 21
Sep 25.
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A Tri-service contingent
from India participated in Ex Bright Star at Egypt from 28 Aug 25 to 10 Sep 25.
IAF participated with Su-30 MKI and C-130-J aircraft along with 227 personnel.
C-130J aircraft participated in the exercise for airborne ops (static line and
Combat Free Fall). Two Il-78, two C-17 and one Il-76 aircraft were tasked for
induction and de-induction of the contingent.
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IAF participated in the
exercise Ex Desert Knight 25.1 with UAE and France on 2 Sep 25 in IOR.
National Exercises
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One Il-76 was utilised
to airlift the AFSOD team from Yelahanka
to Goa on 3 Mar 25. Two An-32
of SAC participated in the exercise at Goa
and carried out air landed operations on 5 Mar 25 at Agatti and CFF at Kavaratti
on 6 Mar 25. The de-induction of AFSOD team to Yelahanka was carried out by 1 x C-17 on 8 Mar 25.
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In pursuit of
operational excellence and joint preparedness, IAF conducted the exercise
MahaGujRaj-25 from 28 Oct to 11 Nov 25 in the Western Sector.
Procurements/Inductions
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IAF has contracted for
C-295 MW aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space. Two squadrons have been
equipped with the aircraft. The first domestically manufactured C-295 is likely
to be delivered in 2026. The C-295 simulator has also been operationalised.
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During FY 2025-26 MoD
has allocated Rs. 64,811.68 Cr towards IAF Capital Budget. Out of which Capital
Acquisition is Rs. 59,646.83 Cr and Capital Works is Rs. 5,164.85 Cr.
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During FY 2025-26, MoD
has allocated Rs. 55,000.00 Cr towards IAF Revenue Budget. Out of this Rs. 24,000.00
Cr is for Salary Head and Rs. 31,000.00Cr is for other than Salary (OTS)
segment.