Indian Navy

Indian Navy Tender Seeks One Surveillance Drone for Ernakulam

Indian Navy Tender Seeks One Surveillance Drone for Ernakulam

A Government e-Marketplace (GeM) bid listing identifies an Indian Navy requirement for one surveillance drone or unmanned aerial vehicle, with delivery specified for Ernakulam, Kerala. The listing gives bid number GEM/2026/B/8015413 and a submission deadline of 30 October 2026. Key Takeaways The listed buyer is the Indian Navy under the…
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INS Samarthak Commissioned to Support Indian Navy’s Unmanned-Systems Trials

INS Samarthak Commissioned to Support Indian Navy’s Unmanned-Systems Trials

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak, its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel, at Karwar in Karnataka on 16 October 2026. Built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the vessel is designed to support trials of next-generation weapons, sensors and unmanned systems, giving the Navy a dedicated platform to evaluate emerging maritime technologies.…
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