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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
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
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
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
As part of #SpecialCampaign6, various units #INHSJeevanti #INSHansa #MO(Goa) #NAY(Goa) under GNA conducted cleanliness practices and environment friendly activities thereby reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability, cleanliness and promotion of a cleaner, greener and healthier environment.
#SpecialCampaign6
#SHS2026
#SwachhataHiSeva2026
#Swachhotsav
#GoaNavalArea
@IN_WNC
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
@PIB_Panaji
@SwachhBharatGov
@SwachhBharat
@MoHUA_India
@MoJSDDWS
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
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🇮🇳 🤝 🇮🇹
On departure from Mumbai on 22 Oct 26, the #GiovanniDelleBandeNere engaged in a #PASSEX with #INSSurat. The exercise validated communication procedures and conducted maneouvers aimed at enhancing interoperabilty and exchange of best practices. The #PASSEX culminated in a steampast with the ships exchanging traditional courtesies.
Both ships proceeded on scheduled operational deployments on conclusion of #PASSEX.
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@ItalianNavy
@IndiainItaly
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
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🇮🇳 🤝 🇮🇹
#GiovanniDelleBandeNere #P434 of #MarinaMilitare, called at Mumbai on 18 Oct 26.
VAdm Rahul Vilas Gokhale #COS #WNC #IndianNavy interacted with Adm Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto #CSMM #MarinaMilitare onboard #P434 on 21 Oct 26. The Commanding Officer of the ship called on #CSO(Ops) #WNC on 19 Oct 26 and discussed avenues for enhancing mutual maritime cooperation between the navies. Cross deck visits were also undertaken.
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
@ItalianNavy
@IndiainItaly
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
⚓🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 India–Russia: #StrongerTogether
Индия и Россия: сильнее вместе!
#RussianNavy ships RFS Marshal Shaposhnikov, RFS Admiral Tributs and RFS Pechenga arrived at #Kochi on 21 Oct 26 on a goodwill visit.
The Senior Officer of the visiting Russian Navy ships, along with the Commanding Officers, called on the Chief of Staff, #SNC, to discuss matters of mutual interest.
#BridgesOfFriendship
@IN_HQSNC @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @RusEmbIndia @mod_russia @IndEmbMoscow
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🇮🇳🤝🇲🇻 #BridgesofFriendship
Training Squadron meets training ground #1TS – #INSTir, #INSSujata & #ICGSSarathi – arrived at Malé, Maldives, on 21 Oct 26.
Senior Officer 1TS called on the Chief of Defence Force, MNDF and the Commandant, MNDF Coast Guard, while trainees visited the MNDF’s Girifushi Training Centre.
#IndianNavy
@MNDF_Official @HCIMaldives
@IN_HQSNC @SpokespersonMoD
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Innovation. Indigenisation. Operational Capability. ⚓🇮🇳
The countdown to #Swavlamban2026 is on!
#IndianNavy is set to bring together startups, MSMEs, industry and academia to explore cutting-edge indigenous technologies and innovative solutions for future maritime challenges.
From Innovation to Induction.
📅 26–27 Oct 2026
📍 Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
#NIIO #iDEX #AatmanirbharBharat
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Congratulations to Rohit Kumar, Sea 1 MC of INS Abhimanyu, on winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s 100m SB4 Para Swimming event at the 5th Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Rohit has created history as the first para-athlete from the @IndianNavy to win a medal at the Asian Games, reflecting the spirit of determination, resilience and excellence.
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan #FOCINC #WNC called on His Excellency Shri Acharya Devvrat, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, on 21 Oct 26 at Lok Bhavan.
During the maiden interaction with #FOCINC #WNC post taking over Western Naval Command, the Hon'ble Governor was apprised about ongoing efforts to ensure #maritimesecurity in the North Arabian Sea and the robust synergy between state and central agencies in Gujarat.
@ADevvrat
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@IndiannavyMedia
@DefPROMumbai
@DefencePRO_Guj
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Commanding Officers of the First Training Squadron (INS Tir, INS Sujata & ICGS Sarathi) called on High Commissioner G. Balasubramanian in Malé.
Discussions focused on strengthening India-Maldives institutional ties and regional security & prosperity in the IOR. 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇻
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
🎖️Discipline precedes Excellence
Countless hours of practice, sweat and toil were visible in every movement as the trainees exhibited exceptional synchronisation and impeccable drill standards at the Inter-Squadron Drill Competition at #INA Ezhimala
🏆 Daredevil Squadron emerged Champions, exemplifying the highest standards of military excellence.
#IndianNavy #INAEzhimala #MilitaryDiscipline
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
Delighted to meet Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, in Gandhinagar.
We had an insightful discussion regarding the security of Gujarat’s strategic coastline and the various operational activities of the @indiannavy. The Western Naval Command plays a paramount role in safeguarding India's maritime borders and securing crucial trade and energy routes.
Conveyed my best wishes to him for a successful tenure.
@IN_WNC
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
#IBSAMAR_IX Concludes
🇮🇳 🤝 🇧🇷 🤝 🇿🇦
Sea Phase conducted from 15–19 Oct 26
The #IndianNavy, #BrazilianNavy and #SouthAfricanNavy undertook coordinated maritime operations, including anti-submarine operations, surface firing, aircraft and helicopter operations, manoeuvring exercises and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercises.
#BridgesofFriendship
@IN_WNC @SANDF_ZA @marmilbr
@SpokespersonMoD @hci_pretoria
From Operational Drills to Team Spirit!
🇮🇳🤝🇧🇷🤝🇿🇦
#IBSAMAR_IX
Simon’s Town, #SouthAfrica
The harbour phase of IBSAMAR saw #IndianNavy personnel exchange expertise in firefighting and anti-piracy operations, while #INSTarkash hosted flight safety briefings ahead of cross-deck aviation drills at sea.
Beyond operational engagements, #Yoga and sporting events brought the three navies together.
#BridgesofFriendship
#StrongerTogether
@IN_WNC @hci_pretoria
@SANDF_ZA @marmilbr
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
The closing ceremony was held on 20 Oct 26 at Simon’s Town, South Africa, marking the successful conclusion of a professionally enriching exercise that showcased the synergy of three Navies united by a shared maritime purpose.
#StrongerTogether
#MaritimeCooperation
#IBSAMAR2026
PRO Defence Mumbai retweeted
𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜, #RSSSupreme, to #Visakhapatnam - the City of Destiny!
🇮🇳⚓🇸🇬
Republic of Singapore Navy Ship #RSSSupreme arrived in Visakhapatnam on 21 Oct 26 for the 33rd edition of #SIMBEX2026, hosted by the #IndianNavy from 21–26 Oct 26.
The exercise commenced with an Opening Ceremony onboard #INSNilgiri and #INSKamorta.
The ceremony was attended by the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of the Eastern Naval Command, the Fleet Commander of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and other senior officers from both Navies.
First conducted in 1994 as Exercise Lion King, #SIMBEX has evolved into a key maritime engagement between the two Navies.
#BridgesOfFriendship
#MAHASAGAR
#Interoperability
@SpokespersonMoD
@mindefsg
@IN_HQENC
