Western Naval Command

Indian Navy to conduct major exercise in Arabian Sea

A naval spokesperson said that the exercise will keep a chance to Indian Navy to check assets of the Mumbai-based Western Naval Command. 

Oct 20, 2019, 15:56 PM IST

Western Naval Command celebrates International Yoga Day onboard INS Viraat

The WNC of the Indian Navy has been organising additional Yoga Camps onboard its naval units and in residential areas over the past one week.

Jun 21, 2019, 07:37 AM IST

Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P takes charge as Western Naval Command chief

On completion, Vice Admiral Luthra was “pulled out” in true Naval tradition.

Jan 31, 2019, 18:47 PM IST

Navy obstructing Mumbai development, won't give an inch of land: Nitin Gadkari

Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari has slammed the Indian Navy for creating obstacles in "development projects in Mumbai".

Jan 11, 2018, 18:39 PM IST

Indigenously constructed INS 'Chennai' to be commissioned on Monday

INS Chennai is among the largest destroyers constructed in India having a length of 164 meter and displacement of over 7,500 tonne.

Nov 20, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Indian Navy concludes 'Paschim Leher' exercise

The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has concluded a major operational exercise, conducted in the Arabian Sea.

Nov 11, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Sunil Lanba to be the next Navy Chief, to assume charge on May 31

58-year-old Lanba, a specialist in Navigation and Direction, will have the full three-year tenure as the Navy Chief.

May 05, 2016, 16:20 PM IST

Vice Admiral Lanba to take over as Western Naval Command chief

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba has been awarded Param Vishist Seva Medal and Ati Vishist Seva Medal.

Jan 30, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

Aircraft-carrier INS Viraat wins its last regatta

Aircraft-carrier INS Viraat on Saturday won the coveted 'Cock Trophy' during the Western Fleet Whaler Pulling Regatta, making it the last time the warship participated in the event before she is decommissioned.

Dec 26, 2015, 16:21 PM IST

Western Naval Command's INS Angre turns 64

 Indian Naval Ship Angre, a naval establishment here, which currently functions as the main 'base and depot' establishment for the Western Naval Command, celebrated its 64th anniversary today.

Sep 16, 2015, 20:16 PM IST