INS Trishul completes port call in Greece's Suda Bay
The Indian Navy ship Trishul completed a port call on 3 November 2026 in Suda Bay, Greece, where professional and cultural exchanges took place between the Indian and Greek navies.
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Tiger Triumph 2026 Exercise Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the India‑US bilateral tri‑service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2026' was held on 02 November 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC) in Visakhapatnam. This year’s discussion‑based 'Tabletop Exercise' (TTX) aims to enhance coordination, joint planning and interoperability between the armed forces of both countries during large‑scale humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal takes command of Eastern Air Command
Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal assumed the post of Air Officer Commanding‑in‑Chief (AOC‑in‑C) of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command on 1 November 2026.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh retires after 42 years of service on 31 October 2026
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh retires on 31 October 2026 after 42 years of distinguished service. His tenure emphasized Operation Sindoor and indigenisation.
Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash reaches Port Louis harbour in Mauritius
Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash, on its regular deployment in the Southern Indian Ocean region, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on 30 October, 2026. The visit symbolizes the strengthening maritime partnership between India and Mauritius and will foster professional dialogue, joint activities and cultural exchange
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron departs Colombo, Sri Lanka
After completing a successful port visit, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1 TS) ships INS Teer, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 29 October 2026. During the visit, military talks were held between the Indian Navy (IN) and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).
Indian Navy warship Trishul ends port call in Italy's Civitavecchia
On 28 October 2026, Indian Navy warship INS Trishul concluded its port call at the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. Professional meetings, cross‑deck visits and cultural programmes were organised during the visit.
Yard 142 of Messrs Surya Dipta Projects Launched, Yards 144 and 148 Construction Began
On 26 October 2026, the first slough barge (Yard 142) was launched at Messrs Surya Dipta Projects Private Limited in Thane, and construction of Yards 144 and 148 commenced.
Symbex‑2026 33rd edition concludes in Visakhapatnam
On 26 October 2026, the 33rd edition of Symbex‑2026, hosted by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, ended, strengthening maritime cooperation with the Singapore Navy
Defense Minister calls for next phase ‘Self‑Reliance 2.0’ in ‘Self‑Reliance 2026’
Affordable, cutting‑edge technologies, robust R&D and flexible supply chain essential for a developed India: Mr Rajnath Singh