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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an Indian agency responsible for creating military technology. Its headquarters are located in New Delhi, India. Established in 1958, DRDO was formed through the merger of the Technical Development Establishment, the Directorate of Technical Development and Production, and the Defence Science Organisation.

Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)

Initiated in 1983, the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) aims to develop a range of missiles. This includes the Agni Missile for intermediate-range surface-to-surface operations, the Prithvi Ballistic Missile for short-range surface-to-surface missions, the Akash Missile for surface-to-air engagements, the Astra Missile for air-to-air combat, the Trishul Missile for surface-to-air defense, and the Nag Missile for anti-tank purposes.

Indian Missiles 

Indian Military Aircrafts 

List of Combat Vehicles

Sub-marines of the Indian Navy 

INS Chakra

• The INS Chakra II, also known as K-152 Nerpa, is an 8140-ton nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Project 518 (NATO Akula II) class.
• Originally constituted in 1993, the project faced suspension due to funding issues.
• K-152 Nerpa was launched in October 2008 and entered Russian Navy service in late 2009.
• It was leased to the Indian Navy in 2011 and was officially commissioned as the INS Chakra II on April 4, 2012, at a ceremony in Vishakhapatnam.

INS Arihant

• This is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and marks India's first indigenously designed and built nuclear submarine.
• It is currently undergoing sea trials.

INS Kalvari

• The INS Kalvari is the lead submarine in a class of six Kalvari-class submarines being constructed for the Indian Navy.
• It is a diesel-electric attack submarine designed by the French naval defense company DCNS and is being built at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.

INS Arighat

• This is the second submarine in the Arihant-class and represents the second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine being developed by India.
• It was launched on November 19, 2017.

INS Khanderi

• The INS Khanderi is the second submarine in the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class series.
• This diesel-electric attack submarine was launched on January 12, 2017.

INS Karanj

• INS Karanj is the third submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines.
• It is a diesel-electric attack submarine that was launched on January 31, 2018.

INS Vela

• INS Vela is the fifth submarine in the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy.
• It is a diesel-electric attack submarine based on the Scorpene class, designed by French naval defense and built by Mazagon Dock Limited.
• The submarine is named after the INS Vagir (S41), which served from 1973 to 2001 and was named after a species of sandfish.

Warships/Base of the Indian Navy

INS Vikrant

• The INS Vikrant was the first aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy.
• India acquired the INS Vikrant from the United Kingdom in 1967, but it has since been decommissioned.

INS Viraat

• The INS Viraat was a Centaur-class aircraft carrier that served in the Indian Navy.
• Originally commissioned as HMS Hermes in 1959 with the Royal Navy, it was transferred to India in 1987 and later decommissioned.

INS Prahar

• The INS Prahar was a Veer-class Corvette, known for being the world’s fastest missile ship when it was commissioned in 1997. 
• It has since been decommissioned.

INS Delhi

• The INS Delhi is India's largest and most advanced indigenously built warship.
• Launched in 1991 at Mazagon Docks and commissioned in 1997, it is the lead ship in its class of guided missile destroyers.

INS Mysore

• The INS Mysore is a guided missile destroyer of the Delhi class, currently active in the Indian Navy.
• It was built at Mazagon Dock Limited and commissioned in 1999.

INS Prabal

• The INS Prabal is a Veer-class corvette currently in service with the Indian Navy.
• Built at Mazagon Dock Limited, it was commissioned in 2002.

INS Talwar

• The INS Talwar is the lead ship of the Talwar-class frigates in the Indian Navy.
• Named "Sword" in English, it was constructed in Russia and commissioned in 2003.

INS Beas

• The INS Beas is a Brahmaputra-class frigate of the Indian Navy.
• It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata and commissioned in 2005.

INS Kadamba

• The INS Kadamba is India’s largest naval base located near Karwar in Karnataka.
• It was established in 2005 under Project Seabird.

INS Vikramaditya

• The INS Vikramaditya is the largest aircraft carrier in the Indian Navy.
• Acquired from Russia, it entered service with the Indian Navy in 2013.

INS Kolkata

• The INS Kolkata is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers in the Indian Navy.
• It was handed over to the Navy on July 10, 2014.

INS Visakhapatnam

• The INS Visakhapatnam is the lead ship of the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyers.
• Currently under construction at Mazagon Dock Limited, it was launched on April 20, 2015, and is expected to be commissioned by 2018.

INS Kavaratti

• The INS Kavaratti is an anti-submarine warfare corvette.
• It is the last of four Kamorta-class corvettes being inducted into the Indian Navy and was launched on May 19, 2015.

INS Kochi

• The INS Kochi is the second ship in the Kolkata-class destroyers built for the Indian Navy.
• Constructed at Mazagon Dock Limited, it was commissioned on September 30, 2015, under Project 15 Alpha.

INS Astradharani

• The INS Astradharani is the first fully indigenously designed and built torpedo launch and recovery vessel.
• Commissioned on October 6, 2015, it replaces the INS Astravahini, which was decommissioned on July 17, 2015.

INS Vibhuti

• The INS Vibhuti was India’s first indigenously built missile boat, launched at Mazagon Docks.
• It is a Veer-class corvette.

INS Savitri

• The INS Savitri was India's first warship fabricated at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in 1990.
• It is a Sukanya-class patrol vessel.

INS Shakti

• The INS Shakti was India’s first indigenously built submarine.
• As one of the largest vessels in the Indian Navy, it measures 175 meters in length and 32 meters in width. It is a Deepak-class fleet tanker.

INS Dhruv

• The INS Dhruv is India’s first nuclear missile.
• With its anti-ballistic missile capabilities, it serves as an early warning system against incoming enemy missiles targeting Indian cities and military sites.