एकत्र सक्षम - Official Twitter Account of INS Garuda - The oldest and premier Naval Air Station of #IndianNavy
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📸 Capture the Courage. Frame the Valour.
The All India Military Photography Contest-2026, under the aegis of @IN_HQSNC, invites photojournalists & photographers to showcase the spirit of India’s Defence Forces.
🏆 Attractive cash prizes, certificates & mementos!
📩 Submit up to 3 entries by 10 Nov 26 at sncmilphoto@gmail.com
📍 Exhibition: 20–22 Nov 26 | Forum Mall, Kochi
#MilitaryPhotography
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#SpecialCampaign6, Best Out of Waste
Promoting #SwachhBharat and conservation of resource, Base Victualling Yard, #Kochi undertook cleanliness drives, composting, paper recycling, plantation and waste management through NRV. Innovative reuse of materials reinforces the focus on resource conservation ♻️🌿
Clean Habits, Clean Yard, Clean Nation! 🇮🇳
#WasteToWealth #GoGreen
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🏃♂️🌊 Run with the Navy!
The 7th edition of Kochi Navy Half Marathon #KNHM26 is back! 🇮🇳
📅 13 Dec 26 | 📍 Bolgatty Palace, Kochi
Choose your challenge: 🏅 21.1K Half Marathon | 🏃 10K Timed Run | 🎉 5K Fun Run
Registrations now open!kochinavymarathon.com
🎁 Flat 25% Discount for Super Early Bird till 30 Sep 26.
Enjoy the vibrant spirit of #Kochi's biggest running festival. Challenge your Limits & Celebrate fitness with the Navy!
#KochiNavyMarathon #KNHM26 #RunWithTheNavy
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#OpSouthernReadiness 26-2⚓
🇮🇳🤝🌏 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.
As #OpSouthernReadiness 26-2 concludes, the partnership between #IndianNavy and #CMF has transformed shared intent into meaningful action through four days of immersive practical and simulator-based training.
The exercise strengthened professional bonds, enhanced operational understanding and reaffirmed a shared commitment to maritime security and future-ready cooperation.
#PreferredSecurityPartner
#PreferredTrainingPartner
#CTF154Training
#IndianNavyAtHelm
#ReadyTogether
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🧘योगेन चित्तस्य पदेन वाचाम् ॥ Through Yoga, the mind attains clarity and balance.
On the occasion of #IDY2026, personnel and families across #SouthernNavalCommand came together to embrace the timeless practice of yoga under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. VAdm Sameer Saxena, #FOCINC, Southern Naval Command, joined #SNC personnel for a vibrant yoga programme at @IN_Garuda.
An integral part of naval training and life, yoga nurtures discipline, balance and inner strength.
In every breath, a steadier course along, Through yoga we age resilient and strong.
#InternationalDayOfYoga2026 #YogaForHealthyAgeing #YogaForAll #InnerStrength #IndianNavy
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21 𝗝𝘂𝗻 2026
Witness the might of an #AatmanirbharBharat with the tri-commissioning of multi-role, combat ready platforms – 𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙞, 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙝𝙖𝙠 and 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮.
This commissioning, to be Presided over by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, marks the induction of three indigenous warships into the Indian Navy symbolising power, dominance and self-reliance in the Maritime Domain
#IndianNavy #CombatReady
#MaritimeSecurity
#MakeinIndia
#INSDunagiri #INSSanshodhak #INSAgray
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⚓ Indian Navy Undertakes Critical Dual Medical Evacuation from Lakshadweep
Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to humanitarian assistance and crisis response, an #IndianNavy Dornier aircraft carried out a critical medical evacuation mission from Agatti, #Lakshadweep on 18 Jun 26.
Despite adverse weather conditions, two critically ill patients—one suffering from a major cardiac emergency and another with severe head injuries—were safely airlifted to #Kochi for advanced medical treatment.
#MedicalEvacuation #HumanitarianAssistance #ServiceBeforeSelf #AnytimeAnywhere
A 40 km Cyclathon was conducted for NAQAS personnel, including Service personnel, families & Defence civilians on 28 May 26. The event fostered camaraderie, physical fitness & endurance while promoting team spirit and healthy living within the NAQAS community. 🚴♂️🇮🇳 #NAQAS #Cyclathon #Fitness #Camaraderie
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Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS is on an official visit to Myanmar from 02 - 05 May 26.
The visit aims to further strengthen the robust and growing maritime engagements between the #IndianNavy and the #MyanmarNavy.
Engagements with senior leadership of #Myanmar will focus on reviewing ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhancing operational-level linkages, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two navies.
The visit reaffirms India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships and collaborative engagement in the #IndianOceanRegion, with focus on enhancing #NavalCooperation, bolstering #MaritimeSecurity, and promoting mutual growth and regional stability.
🇮🇳-🇲🇲#BridgesofFriendship
#MaritimeDiplomacy #IONS #IOSSagar
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The @DRDO_India & Indian Navy successfully jointly conducted the maiden Salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from Indian Navy’s helicopter platform, off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.
Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh complimented DRDO, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and industry including the DcPP partners for successful maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range. He said that development of this missile will further enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to a great extent.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. With emphasis on work hard and play hard, Team Garuda dominated the Basketball Court, lifting the Kochi Area Godavari Trophy. Another display of teamwork, precision, and fighting spirit. A team which never gives up and remains committed till the last whistle🔥💪
#TeamGaruda #Champions #Basketball #Kochi #Victory #WinningSpirit
#SportingSaturday #FitIndia
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⚓ Fireside Chat with CNS
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS interacted with the officers, sailors, DSC personnel, and defence civilians of #SNC in a candid and engaging ‘Fireside Chat’ at INS Dronacharya on #20Apr 26.
Sharing his experiences, vision, and expectations, the CNS emphasised the #IndianNavy’s focus on self-reliance and #Aatmanirbharta, driven by technological advancements aligned with the vision of #ViksitBharat2047. He highlighted the transformation of the Navy into a multi dimensional, multi-domain force, which has evolved as #PreferredSecurityPartner in the region. The recent initiative of #IOS_SAGAR26 was cited as a unique example of maritime diplomacy and outreach.
The CNS urged all personnel to remain focused, vigilant, and #CombatReady to address emerging challenges while ensuring #MaritimeSecurity and enabling nation’s unhindered growth. He underscored training as the bedrock of a professional force and acknowledged the vital role of Training Command in building #BridgesOfFriendship through high-quality professional training.
Concluding the interaction, he outlined the Navy’s roadmap for the future, inspiring all ranks towards continued excellence and professionalism.
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Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS inaugurated ‘Vijendra 2’, a new 96-unit married accommodation for junior sailors at Mahavir Annexe in Kochi on 20 April 26. Named after Vijendra Pal Singh Tomar, Seaman, a Kirti Chakra (posthumous) recipient, this facility will enhance the quality of life and welfare infrastructure for naval personnel and families in Kochi station.
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Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the Lakshya, Composite Indoor Shooting Range (CISR) at #INSDronacharya on 20 Apr 26. The #CNS witnessed firing of newly inducted small arms featuring advanced targeting systems. He appreciated the significant enhancement in gunnery training that bolster #OperationalReadiness ⚓
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Sandhya Samagam, a get-together of communicators at Signal School #Kochi, united serving and veteran communicators for a nostalgic evening of reconnection and shared roots. The gathering honoured the resilient “Eyes and Ears” of the fleet, ensuring the Navy stays connected across oceans anytime, anywhere. #Communicators
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On the sidelines of the Commanders’ Conference, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS hosted #SagarManthan 26/1 at the Navy House.
Aimed at moving From Intent to Capability, the dialogue brought the Navy’s top leadership together with distinguished leaders from the NITI Aayog, Services, Industry and the Innovation ecosystem to deliberate on Reforming Defence R&D and Capability Development through Greater Industry Participation.
In an era defined by rapid technological diffusion and evolving geopolitics, discussions focused on:-
- building an agile, inclusive innovation ecosystem leveraging startups, MSMEs, academia and industry to accelerate capability outcomes
- widening the defence R&D base and strengthening Public-Private partnership models through reforms and imbibing best practices
The deliberations threw up thought-provoking perspectives and ideas for deepening industry participation, and strengthening a #futureready defence ecosystem.
A step towards translating intent into capability faster, smarter, and at scale
#SagarManthan2026
#IndianNavy #Innovation #AatmanirbharBharat
First day of #IndianNavy's Commanders' Conference 2026 commenced at Nausena Bhawan on #14Apr, with an inaugural address by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, to the senior naval leadership, outstation Operational & Area Commanders and Command HQs & NHQ Staff.
Operational highlights including salient issues pertaining to jointness, capability enhancement (afloat & ashore), maintenance/ refits, safety practices, training, foreign cooperation, HR issues, and innovation/ indigenisation were discussed during the Conference.
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On the occasion of World Meteorological Day, INS Garuda hosted a vibrant Met Week, raising awareness on the importance of weather and climate amongst naval personnel and school children. The event featured multifarious theme based competitions and culminated with suitable awards presentation by the Commanding Officer.
#WorldMeteorologicalDay #WeatherAwareness
Advanced Data Analytics for QA Process Optimisation takes a leap forward!
The in-house developed #eA21 Analysis Software & QA Process Optimisation Tool at NAQAS was inaugurated by FONA RAdm Ajay D Theophelis VSM on 17 Mar 26
A transformative step enabling smarter, data-driven decision making across all QA agencies. #NavalAviation #innovation #dataAnalytics
Creativity is the thread that binds the fabric of human connection. INS Garuda, together with NWWA, celebrated the 115th International Women’s Day on 8 March, embracing this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” by organising a creative Art & Craft Skill Development Workshop in collaboration with Pidilite. The event was gainfully utilised by over one hundred better halves of the men in whites.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain
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