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Iran ramps up threat to US Navy in Gulf

Iran has reinforced its warning to America against keeping a US Navy presence in the oil-rich Gulf, adding steel to a threat that Washington had dismissed as a sign of "weakness" from Tehran.

US vows to keep warships in Gulf region amid Iranian threat

Underlining its commitment to protect maritime freedom in the Persian Gulf, Pentagon has ruled out any change in its ship deployment in the wake of Iran's threat to take action if Washington moves its aircraft carrier into the region.

80 new warships to invigorate the Indian Navy in couple of years

The launch of the nuclear submarine Arihant, and induction of the indigenously built Shivalik Class frigates are an reflection of the capability of our shipyards and technological competence of our personnel, says Indian President Pratibha Patil on the sidelines of President's Fleet Review (PFR).

Indian President to sail on warship

President Pratibha Patil will sail on warship INS Subhadra to receive a salute from a flotilla of 81 ships and 44 aircraft lined up in the harbour and get a glimpse of the country's growing Naval might during the Presidential Fleet Review (PFR) here on December 20.

Oldest warship HMS Victory to undergo restoration

The world's oldest commissioned warship, HMS Victory, will undergo an extensive restoration as part of a £16 million contract with BAE Systems.

France begins building Mistral warship for Russia

French shipbuilder DCNS has begun construction work of the first Mistral warship for the Russian Navy following an advance payment from Moscow.

Chinese warships on Kuwait visit

Two warships of Chinese Navy have docked at a port in Kuwait in their first-ever visit to the Middle-Eastern country.

Defence Ministry drafts policy on JVs for warship manufacture

The Defence Ministry has prepared a draft policy on joint ventures between government and private shipyards for manufacturing warships, two months after it put on hold any such tie-up.

Indian Navy to procure 3D radars for warships

Aiming to provide a 360 degree surveillance capability to warships, the Navy is planning to induct state-of-the-art three dimensional (3D) radars for detecting enemy aircraft, helicopters and sea-skimming missiles.

Indian private shipyards may build warships

The Indian Defence Ministry may allow private shipyards to build warships and other vessels to meet the growing demand of the Navy and the Coast Guard.

US Navy warship visits Georgia for joint naval drill

The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting training operations with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group.

Indian firm L&T’s shipyard to be operational by Jan 2012

The shipyard, coming up at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, would enable India to compete globally with Japan and South Korea in building large-sized warships and submarines.

China building fast attack craft for Pak

The vessel will be the first Azmat class fast attack craft, which is scheduled to be delivered to the Pakistan Navy by April 2012.