Chief Admiral Rk Dhowan

Admiral Sunil Lanba today took over as the new Chief of Naval Staff and vowed to ensure that the maritime domain of the country is safe and secure.

Admiral RK Dhowan on Wednesday dodged questions related to the AgustaWestland scam, saying all aspects and decisions related to the probe were being looked into by the government.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said Indian Navy has been taking up remedial measures to avoid aircraft crash by analysing every accident, while stressing that air safety is of paramount importance.

Indian Navy chief, Admiral RK Dhowan, on Monday called for increased private investment in defence manufacturing which, he said, is capable of producing the world's best warships and submarines.

NDTV speaks to India's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan about the significance of the International Fleet review and how he sees China's bids for a growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Here is the transcript:

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said the Indian Navy will in future build all types of ships including those designed for warfare indigenously in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative.

The armed forces have raised with the defence ministry their concerns about 'shortcomings' in the 7th Pay Commission report, Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan said on Thursday.

The navy has deployed a number of ships and tankers besides opening up its base as an alternative airport as part of 'Operation Madad' to help the rain-ravaged city of Chennai, Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan said today.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said his country was wiling to take the lead in forming a multilateral forum with UN support to ensure the maritime security of the Indian Ocean.

Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan today commissioned the erstwhile Shipwright School (SWC) and premier training establishment of the Indian Navy as INS Vishwakarma at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam.

Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan today urged commanders to maintain highest combat readiness at all times.

Less than a week after the Indian Air Force said it would induct women as fighter aircraft pilots, navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan today said they would soon induct women as naval pilots, though for flying surveillance aircraft.

India's invite to Pakistan to participate in the International Fleet Review early next year, which will see over 50 countries including China take part, got an 'unfavourable' response.

The Indian Navy has ruled out combat role for women for the time being citing government rules but has pitched for inducting them as pilots for its fleet of maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

In another boost for defence ties with Australia, Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan will be the country from October 2-7 for meetings with its top leadership, an official statement said today.

Admiral Sunil Lanba today took over as the new Chief of Naval Staff and vowed to ensure that the maritime domain of the country is safe and secure.

Admiral RK Dhowan on Wednesday dodged questions related to the AgustaWestland scam, saying all aspects and decisions related to the probe were being looked into by the government.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said Indian Navy has been taking up remedial measures to avoid aircraft crash by analysing every accident, while stressing that air safety is of paramount importance.

Indian Navy chief, Admiral RK Dhowan, on Monday called for increased private investment in defence manufacturing which, he said, is capable of producing the world's best warships and submarines.

NDTV speaks to India's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan about the significance of the International Fleet review and how he sees China's bids for a growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Here is the transcript:

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said the Indian Navy will in future build all types of ships including those designed for warfare indigenously in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative.

The armed forces have raised with the defence ministry their concerns about 'shortcomings' in the 7th Pay Commission report, Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan said on Thursday.

The navy has deployed a number of ships and tankers besides opening up its base as an alternative airport as part of 'Operation Madad' to help the rain-ravaged city of Chennai, Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan said today.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said his country was wiling to take the lead in forming a multilateral forum with UN support to ensure the maritime security of the Indian Ocean.

Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan today commissioned the erstwhile Shipwright School (SWC) and premier training establishment of the Indian Navy as INS Vishwakarma at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam.

Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan today urged commanders to maintain highest combat readiness at all times.

Less than a week after the Indian Air Force said it would induct women as fighter aircraft pilots, navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan today said they would soon induct women as naval pilots, though for flying surveillance aircraft.

India's invite to Pakistan to participate in the International Fleet Review early next year, which will see over 50 countries including China take part, got an 'unfavourable' response.

The Indian Navy has ruled out combat role for women for the time being citing government rules but has pitched for inducting them as pilots for its fleet of maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

In another boost for defence ties with Australia, Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan will be the country from October 2-7 for meetings with its top leadership, an official statement said today.