The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India serves as Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy. Currently the principal roles of Indian Navy are:

In conjunction with other Armed Forces of the union, act to deter or defeat any threats or aggression against the territory, people or maritime interests of India, both in war and peace;

Project influence in India's maritime area of interest, to further the nation's political, economic and security objectives;

In co-operation with the Indian Coast Guard, ensure good order and stability in India's maritime zones of responsibility.

Provide maritime assistance (including disaster relief) in India's maritime neighborhood.


Naval Operations

HADR Exercise at Colombo During Cyclone "ROAUN"
CNS Day at Sea, Eastern Naval Command
Visit of INS Beas to Doha, Qatar for DIMDEX 16
Indian Naval Ship Tabar visits Mauritius
Indian Warships visit to Male, Maldives
IFR 16 - Passage Exercise
Indian Warships visit Colombo, Sri Lanka
INS Darshak - Survey at Port Victoria
Goodwill visit to Maldives
LOKAYAN 15 - Tarangini Voyage
Jun 2015 - Indian Navy Ships on Overseas Deployment
SIMBEX 15 - Indian-Singapore Navy Bilateral Exercise
July 2015 - INS Teg on Overseas Deployment
Visit of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Course
LIMA-2015
Indian Naval Ships on visit to Singapore
Operation Evacuation - Operation Rahat
Visit of First Training Squadron to Seychelles during Overseas Deployment
Visit of Indian Warships to Muscat (Oman) : 21-24 May 16
May 2016 - Western Fleet Ships on Overseas Deployment
Maiden visit of Indian Navy Ship to Port Duqm, Oman
INS Sutlej on Overseas Deployment for Hydrographic Survey
Western Fleet Ships on Visit to Arab Countries

Joint Operations

Exercise Jal Prahar 1/2016 conducted

Ex Jal Prahar 1/2016 was conducted from 27 Mar to 18 Apr 16 at A & N Islands. Following assets of IN, IAF & IA participated:-
(a) IN. Jalashwa, Airavat
(b) HQANC. Kumbhir, Guldar, LCU 36, 38 & 39.
(c) IA. Two Coys
(d) IAF. DO & M18