INDIAN NAVY REVEALS CREST OF ASW SHIP MAHE The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of Mahe, the lead vessel of the indigenously designed Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), ahead of its commissioning in Mumbai. The event marks a major milestone in the ship’s evolution from concept to induction, highlighting India’s growing naval self-reliance and the identity that connects its heritage, design, and mission. Named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western seaboard, the vessel embodies the country’s rich maritime legacy and coastal spirit. The crest features an ‘Urumi’—the traditional flexible sword of Kalarippayattu and an enduring symbol of Kerala’s martial culture—emerging from the sea. This represents agility, precision, and striking capability in shallow waters. The surrounding waves underscore India’s expansive maritime interests and the Navy’s constant readiness to protect them. Carrying the motto “Silent Hunters,” the ship reflects the core tenets of anti-submarine warfare: stealth, alertness, and unwavering determination. The crest encapsulates the fusion of India’s cultural roots with its growing technological strength, underscoring the Navy’s commitment to indigenisation, innovation, and Aatmanirbharta.

EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND CONDUCTS ANNUAL NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2025 The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2025 was held at the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, from 10 to 13 November 2025, bringing together key academic and administrative leaders from Naval Schools across the country. The conference centred on strengthening the policy framework and operational structures of Naval Schools, particularly in the context of the ongoing implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Key sessions included meetings of the Executive Committee, Management Advisory Committee (MAC) and Academic Advisory Committee (AAC). The Executive Committee meeting on 12 November was chaired by Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, Controller Personnel Services and Chairperson of NES. The MAC and AAC discussions were led by Commodore SM Urooj Athar, Commodore (Naval Education) and Vice Chairperson of NES. Participants from Naval Headquarters and representatives of Naval Schools engaged in presentations and case studies, addressing challenges and sharing best practices. These deliberations enabled collaborative problem-solving and resulted in actionable recommendations to enhance school operations. For the first time, the conference included participation from Sankalp Schools, institutions dedicated to education, pre-vocational training and life-skills development for children with special needs within the Naval community. Their involvement underscored NES’s strengthened commitment to inclusivity and holistic development. In his keynote address, Vice Admiral Nair emphasised the need for uniformity across all Naval Schools to ensure a seamless, inclusive and supportive learning environment for the children of Naval personnel. He reviewed the year’s progress, highlighting reforms aligned with NEP-2020, advancements in standardisation and policy initiatives, and renewed investments in infrastructure and faculty development. These efforts aim to position Naval Schools as leading models of academic excellence. The Chairperson also released the revised Vision and Mission Statements of NES, reflecting the transformative spirit of NEP-2020 and reaffirming its commitment to inclusive, high-quality education that nurtures future-ready, value-driven citizens. He further presented the NES Academic Awards for the Academic Year 2024–25. As part of the event, delegates were provided a guided tour of the Navy Children Schools in Visakhapatnam.

INDIA TO SHOWCASE DEFENCE CAPABILITIES AT DUBAI AIR SHOW 2025 Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show 2025, taking place from 17–18 November 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. The delegation will comprise senior representatives from the Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Armed Forces. On the sidelines of the Air Show, the RRM is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart. He will also chair a major industry round-table, bringing together around 50 companies from India, the UAE, Australia, the USA, Brazil, the UK and Italy to strengthen collaboration in defence technology and manufacturing within India. Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the India Pavilion, which will feature participation from HAL, DRDO, Corel Technologies, Dantal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Ekxplor, SFO Technologies, and others. In addition to the Pavilion, 19 Indian defence and technology companies—including Bharat Forge, BrahMos, Tech Mahindra, and HBL Engineering—will present their capabilities independently. Fifteen Indian startups will also showcase innovative products and solutions. The Indian Air Force will participate with the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the LCA Tejas. The Dubai Air Show, a biennial global aerospace event, hosts over 1,500 exhibitors and more than 148,000 industry professionals from 150 countries, featuring major international aviation companies such as Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Thales, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Calidus.

USI ORGANISES THIRD INDIAN MILITARY HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN NEW DELHI, SHOWCASING INDIA’S MILITARY LEGACY AND STRATEGIC THOUGHT The United Service Institution of India (USI) hosted the Third Annual Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) at its New Delhi campus on 14–15 November 2025. The two-day event brought together senior military leaders, diplomats, policymakers, scholars, authors, industry experts, think tanks and members of the public. The festival was inaugurated by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in attendance. IMHF 2025 provided a dynamic platform to celebrate India’s rich military heritage, discuss contemporary security challenges and share emerging ideas shaping the national defence landscape. The festival featured an exhibition of notable military artwork by Lt Col Arul Raj (Retd) and witnessed the release of key publications such as The Sukraniti: Statecraft and Warcraft by Col PK Gautam (Retd), Honours and Awards of the Indian Armed Forces by Dr AK Mishra, and 75 Years of India’s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping by Maj Gen PK Goswami, VSM (Retd). Distinguished guests, including Tamil Nadu Governor Shri R.N. Ravi and Shri Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, were also present. Day 1 included thematic sessions on Operation Sindoor and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, The War India Forgot, Foundations of India’s Strategic Autonomy, Future Conflicts, Contested Partitions, and Technology and Strategy in Modern Warfare. The day wrapped up with a special dialogue between journalist Suhasini Haidar and Ambassador Rajiv Sikri, IFS (Retd) on India’s evolving foreign policy, titled Rising India Engages the World. Day 2 explored topics such as India’s great military leaders, maritime traditions, military biographies, Tibet’s geopolitical dynamics, Assam’s historical journey, BSF-Bangladesh relations, evolution of the Indian Army, and lessons from the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Discussions also covered heritage preservation at Raigad, gender-related military judgments, Asian strategic doctrines, and the role of fiction in narrating military history. The event concluded with closing remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, followed by publication releases and a band performance. Since its inaugural edition in 2023, the festival has grown into a leading national platform dedicated to celebrating and preserving India’s military heritage and strategic culture.

HSL HOSTS ''NAMAN'' RALLY TO CELEBRATE INDIA''S MARITIME HERITAGE AND INDIGENOUS WARSHIP DESIGN Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, organised the Flag-Off ceremony for the ‘Naman’ Car Rally undertaken by personnel of the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) on 14 November 2025. The rally is part of a nationwide outreach programme commemorating the commissioning of INS Udaygiri, the 100th indigenously designed warship of the Indian Navy. The rally began on 29 October 2025 from Lothal, Gujarat, the site of the world’s earliest known dockyard. It is passing through major shipbuilding centres—Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Chennai and Visakhapatnam—and will conclude in Kolkata on 17 November 2025. The final leg was officially flagged off at HSL by Rear Admiral RS Dhaliwal, NM, Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam), in the presence of Rear Admiral Sujit Bari, Director General, WDB; Cmde Rakesh Prasad (Retd), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel); and senior officials from the Indian Navy and HSL. The event drew enthusiastic participation from naval personnel, veterans, HSL employees, industry representatives and students from the Indian Maritime University, Visakhapatnam. In his address, Rear Admiral Dhaliwal highlighted that the ‘Naman’ Rally showcases India’s expanding maritime strength, growing technological self-reliance and the notable contributions of the Warship Design Bureau, which has designed over 100 warships, including Destroyers, Frigates, Survey Vessels and the Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant. He also praised HSL for its critical role in naval shipbuilding, major repairs and complex submarine refits, acknowledging the shipyard’s remarkable revival and its alignment with the national vision of Aatmanirbharta. Speaking on the occasion, Cmde Rakesh Prasad (Retd) described ‘Naman’ as a “Voyage of Pride” that bridges India’s ancient maritime legacy with its modern shipbuilding achievements. He underscored the rally’s importance in honouring naval designers, engineers and shipyard workers whose combined efforts have driven India’s progress in indigenous warship development. He reiterated HSL’s dedication to collaborating with the Indian Navy to further strengthen the nation’s maritime defence capabilities.