Maldives more inclined towards China: Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba
"The present government in Maldives is more inclined towards China. The constitution has been tweaked and some islands have been given to the Chinese for development."
May 24, 2018, 07:25 AM ISTUS Navy Secretary meets Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba
The US has been pushing for an important role by India in the Indo-Pacific region where China has been expanding its presence aggressively.
Dec 22, 2017, 21:47 PM ISTINS Kalvari, India's first Scorpene-class submarine, to be commissioned today: Key facts
The new 1,565-tonne submarine is to be followed by five of her Scorpene sisters under the Rs 23,652 crore “Project-75”.
Dec 14, 2017, 06:10 AM ISTIndian Navy's first indigenous aircraft carrier to be ready by 2020: Navy Chief
The Navy chief said the second aircraft carrier will be around 65,000 tonnes.
Dec 01, 2017, 21:52 PM ISTTo counter China, India offers to share real-time maritime intelligence with 10 countries
For the first time ever, India has offered to share real-time intelligence of maritime movements in the Indian Ocean with 10 countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri-Lanka and Mauriti
Nov 04, 2017, 11:39 AM ISTNavy chief asks commanders to prepare for combat
Admiral Lanba also exhorted the commanders to put in concerted efforts to implement key decisions taken during the deliberations.
Oct 27, 2017, 20:28 PM ISTOver-nationalistic attitudes undermine conflict resolution mechanisms: Indian Navy Chief
While solutions to traditional maritime security challenges can only be resolved through established conflict resolution mechanisms, Indian Navy Chief Sunil Lanba on Saturday said that "narrow and over-nationalistic" attitudes tend to undermine them.
Oct 14, 2017, 21:15 PM ISTNavy Chief Lanba heads to Israel ahead of PM Modi's visit
Admiral Lanba will hold talks with Lt Gen Gadi Eisenkot, Chief of the General Staff of Israeli Defence Force, to explore stepping up of cooperation.
Jun 11, 2017, 22:04 PM ISTComparing Bipin Rawat to General Dyer is sad, uncalled for: Navy Chief Sunil Lanba
Comparing Army chief Bipin Rawat to General Dyer is a "sad comparison", his naval counterpart Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Thursday.
Jun 08, 2017, 22:34 PM ISTSubmarine Kalvari to be inducted in July-August: Navy Chief
The first of the indigenous Scorpene submarines, Kalvari, is likely to be inducted in the Indian Navy by July-August, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Wednesday.
May 31, 2017, 15:51 PM ISTChina's 'One Belt, One Road' project causing 'anxiety' in Indian Ocean Region: US
Admiral Scott Swift said the US is not relaxing its position on the South China Sea issue to garner China's support to ease tension in the Korean peninsula.
May 06, 2017, 12:40 PM ISTNavy chief pitches for expanding its operational footprint
Navy chief Sunil Lanba on Friday called for expansion of its "operational footprint" to ensure stability in the Indian Ocean Region, comments seen as a reference to China's efforts to enhance its influence in the strategically important waters.
May 05, 2017, 21:52 PM ISTNaval commanders' conference to review security, way ahead
The Indian Navy chief and senior commanders will come together to discuss the navy`s activities of the last six months at a Naval Commanders` Conference here during May 2-5, said an official release.
Apr 30, 2017, 16:33 PM ISTNavy chief presents Naval gallantry, service awards
Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday conferred Gallantry and Service Awards to Navy personnel on behalf of the President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremonial parade here.
Apr 20, 2017, 23:14 PM ISTAircraft carrier INS Viraat sails into history - In Pics
Aircraft carrier INS Viraat on Monday sailed into sunset, after nearly 30 years with the Indian Navy.
Mar 06, 2017, 22:23 PM ISTAircraft carrier INS Viraat: Interesting facts
Aircraft carrier INS Viraat was decommissioned on Monday evening at a ceremony onboard.
Mar 06, 2017, 22:10 PM ISTAfter nearly 30 years with Indian Navy, aircraft carrier INS Viraat decommissioned
The majestic INS Viraat was finally lowered in a solemn ceremony on Monday.
Mar 06, 2017, 21:41 PM ISTNavy downplays concerns of international naval exercise by Pakistan
The navy today downplayed apprehensions over an international naval exercise being organised by Pakistan in the Arabian Sea this week, terming it as a "normal maritime activity" every nation was entitled to.
Feb 09, 2017, 16:45 PM ISTAdmiral Sunil Lanba appointed as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
Navy Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday was appointed as the chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Dec 29, 2016, 21:19 PM ISTINS Betwa mishap: Navy Chief visits naval dockyard; BoI to probe incident
INS Betwa, undergoing a refit at the dry dock, slipped and toppled over on her side, killing two sailors and injuring 14 naval personnel.
Dec 06, 2016, 20:01 PM IST