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What are Corsair sea drones? Inside the US Navy’s new autonomous weapon used against Iran

What are Corsair sea drones? Inside the US Navy’s new autonomous weapon used against Iran

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In a first, the US deployed Corsair unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in an attack on an Iranian structures. The armed maritime drones were used to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base on Sunday, the Pentagon said. Saronic Corsair vessels are built by Texas-based defence startup Saronic Technologies. (Saronic Technologies) Three Corsair sea drones carried out the attack, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The command also released footage showing one of the autonomous vessels speeding across the water towards a dock before detonating on impact. Track latest news on US and Iran here The US war on Iran has already seen the US deploy one-way aerial attack drones modelled on Iran’s Shahed drones. The Donald Trump administration has said it plans to invest billions of dollars in autonomous military platforms. ALSO READ | US military shares video of using sea drones in combat for first time; hits Iran submarine, Bandar Abbas What are sea drones? Sea drones, also known as unmanned surface vessels (USVs), are remotely operated …

Indian Navy’s aggressive posture during ‘Operation Sindoor’ crippled Pakistan’s maritime trade: Naval chief

Indian Navy’s aggressive posture during ‘Operation Sindoor’ crippled Pakistan’s maritime trade: Naval chief

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The Indian Navy’s aggressive posture during ‘Operation Sindoor’ forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its ports and dented Islamabad’s maritime economy by driving up shipping risks and insurance premiums, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Saturday. New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi virtually inaugurates new squadrons at the Indian Naval Academy, on Tuesday. (@indiannavy) In an interview to PTI, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy maintained an “unprecedented operational tempo” across in strategic waters, clocking nearly 11,000 ship days and over 50,000 flying hours in 2025 alone. Admiral Tripathi, delving into Operation Sindoor, said it demonstrated the Navy’s absolute combat readiness, operational reach, and deterrence capabilities. Also Read | The many successes of Operation Sindoor He said the Navy’s immediate deployment of a Carrier Battle Group and its forward operational posture in the Northern Arabian Sea forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to harbour or close to the Makran coast. “This aggressive posturing reaffirmed our ability to rapidly position combat power and successfully shape the strategic …

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Office as Indian Navy’s 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Office as Indian Navy’s 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff

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Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. Outgoing Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday highlighted the Indian Navy’s indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats, pointing out that 95 per cent of the country’s trade, including energy supplies, was conducted through sea. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously build stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, here, he said the Navy continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean–whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait. He said that the commissioning of INS Taragiri will further increase the Navy’s power, values and commitment. As the fourth platform under Project 17A, Taragiri is a 6,670-tonne warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, showcasing advanced design and engineering excellence. It comes equipped with, among others, BrahMos missiles. ALSO READ | Try anything amid Iran war, face unmatched response: India’s message to Pakistan, loud and clear The warship features a sleeker structure with a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enabling stealth operations and enhanced survivability in complex maritime environments. In his address, Singh praised …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israel’s Haifa Refinery, Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News | India News

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israel’s Haifa Refinery, Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News | India News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 13:47 IST We are also covering: Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead and other top news. Iran launched fresh attacks on the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo: File/Reuters) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Iran-Israel conflict as Iran claimed that its missiles struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa; Iran’s President Vows ‘Forceful’ Response To American, Israeli Attack, and other top news of the day. Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers As Military Escalation Continues Iran has launched fresh attacks on the United States (US) Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain, killing 21 soldiers, the Tehran Times reported. Their footage purportedly showed a fire at the spot. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, is facing a major military escalation following a direct missile and drone assault by Iranian forces. Read more Iran Strikes Israel’s Haifa Refinery …

In A First, Germany, Philippines And UAE To Join Indian Navy’s Fleet Review In Visakhapatnam | India News

In A First, Germany, Philippines And UAE To Join Indian Navy’s Fleet Review In Visakhapatnam | India News

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Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 22:08 IST On the morning of February 18, President Droupadi Murmu will review the assembled fleet at the anchorage off Visakhapatnam. Indian Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR) will feature first-time deployment of frontline assets by Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. (Indian Navy/X) Indian Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR), which is set to commence from February 18 in Visakhapatnam, will feature first-time deployment of frontline assets by Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates lending additional weight to what is expected to be among the largest naval gatherings hosted by India. Germany is set to send a P-8 maritime patrol aircraft. The Philippines will field BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), while the UAE plans to deploy Al Emarat, an offshore patrol vessel. Defence Officials indicate that more than 70 nations will be represented through ships, aircraft and delegations. The review will be conducted alongside MILAN, expanding the scope for professional exchanges, staff interactions and coordinated activity at sea. Interestingly, participation is not limited to seafaring states. Landlocked nations such …

Operation Sindoor Showed Navy’s Constant Combat Readiness: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi | India News

Operation Sindoor Showed Navy’s Constant Combat Readiness: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi | India News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 16:43 IST He was delivering the Admiral JG Nadkarni Memorial Lecture, on the topic ‘Indian Navy – Navigating Amidst Ongoing Flux of Geopolitics, Technology & Tactics’. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the Indian Navy’s constant readiness, with swift deployment, weapon firings and aggressive manoeuvring after the Pahalgam attack, keeping Pakistan’s fleet within its harbours. “When the global seas are rough, the world looks for a steady lighthouse. India can play that role, and the Indian Navy’s actions at sea embody this responsibility,” Admiral Tripathi said. He was delivering the Admiral JG Nadkarni Memorial Lecture, on the topic ‘Indian Navy – Navigating Amidst Ongoing Flux of Geopolitics, Technology & Tactics’, organised by Navy Foundation Pune Chapter. “The Indian Navy is known for its combat readiness and we always prepare for battle, even if it was far and few in between. But what has changed now? Today, conflicts are happening without notice, heralding a constant readiness paradigm to our …

Indian Navy’s ‘Swift, Credible’ Ops Saved 520 Lives Amid Rising Piracy: India To UN | India News

Indian Navy’s ‘Swift, Credible’ Ops Saved 520 Lives Amid Rising Piracy: India To UN | India News

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Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 12:53 IST India’s UN Envoy highlighted the Indian Navy’s vital role in maritime safety, saving 520 lives and escorting 367 vessels amid rising piracy. Indian Navy (Image for representation: News18) At a United Nations Security Council session on maritime safety, India’s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish underscored the Indian Navy’s expanding role in safeguarding global sea lanes amid a surge in piracy and attacks across the Western Arabian Sea. Speaking during a debate on “Maritime Safety and Security: Protection of Seafarers,” co-hosted by Greece, the Philippines, Denmark, Japan, Panama and Romania, Harish detailed the scale of India’s naval response over the past two years. “In response to shipping attacks and rising incidents of piracy in the Western Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has deployed over 35 ships, carried out more than 1,000 boarding operations and responded to over 35 distress incidents,” he said. Harish noted that the Navy’s high-risk missions have proved critical in saving lives beyond national boundaries. “The credible and swift actions of the Indian Navy have saved more than …

Pakistan Navy’s fake photo busted by India TV: Doctored image used to flaunt false naval strength | WATCH

Pakistan Navy’s fake photo busted by India TV: Doctored image used to flaunt false naval strength | WATCH

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In the latest episode of misinformation, Pakistan’s Navy has been caught red-handed sharing a fake image in an attempt to showcase naval strength — a fake news which has been busted by India TV. This incident adds to the growing list of false claims made by Pakistan after India’s Operation Sindoor. New Delhi: As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to simmer following recent military skirmishes, Pakistan seems to be resorting to falsehoods and propaganda to cover up its defeats. In the latest episode of misinformation, Pakistan’s Navy has been caught red-handed sharing a fake image in an attempt to showcase naval strength — a fake news which has been busted by India TV. In a recent press conference, senior Pakistani military officials tried to present an exaggerated picture of their naval capabilities. Pakistan’s Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, Director General of Public Relations for the Pakistan Air Force, and Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, were present at the presser. During the briefing, Vice Admiral Nawaz showcased a picture on …

Indian Navy’s Readiness To Attack Karachi Port Led To Pakistan’s Urgent Ceasefire Request? Exclusive

Indian Navy’s Readiness To Attack Karachi Port Led To Pakistan’s Urgent Ceasefire Request? Exclusive

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Last Updated:May 12, 2025, 16:11 IST Vice-Admiral A N Pramod, DG, Naval Operations, on Sunday said the Indian Navy’s operational edge at sea played a decisive role in Pakistan’s “urgent request for ceasefire” Vice-Admiral A N Pramod during the press briefing. Did Indian Navy’s readiness to target Pakistan’s Karachi port lead to Pakistan’s urgent request for ceasefire? Top intelligence sources told News18 that the Indian Navy was all set to target the Karachi port just before the India-Pakistan ceasefire was announced on Saturday. Director General, Naval Operations, Vice-Admiral A N Pramod, too, in the press briefing on Sunday, said that the Indian Navy’s operational edge at sea played a decisive role in Pakistan’s “urgent request for ceasefire”. “Along with the kinetic actions by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, the overwhelming operational edge of the Indian Navy at sea contributed towards Pakistan’s urgent requests for a ceasefire.” #WATCH | Delhi: #OperationSindoor | Vice Admiral AN Pramod says, “In the aftermath of the cowardly attacks on innocent tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir by …