Iran has thanked India, the Navy and Air Force for rescuing 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a 48-hour Arabian Sea operation on November 2, over 3,000 km from Mumbai. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the forces for their coordinated response

The defence ministry have has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore for the construction of eight corvettes for the Indian Navy. The contracts mark a major initiative aimed at strengthening the Navy's fleet and enhancing India's maritime defence capabilities.