India has expressed its desire to buy one Mistral-class ship and build three more at home

[Providence]

Highly unlikely ! I am not sure how this ship fits into the IN naval doctrine ? I don't think India has ever operated a heli carrier !

 

[21 Dec 2012]

Highly unlikely ! I am not sure how this ship fits into the IN naval doctrine ? I don't think India has ever operated a heli carrier !

India re-releases LPD tender to private-sector shipyards - IHS Jane's 360
Look! You did learn something here.

 

[IND151]

Oh damn Indian Navy is rocking successfully in inducting new warships

Indian Navy ke achhe din a gaye hai.

 

[[Bregs]]

Indian Navy ke achhe din a gaye hai.

lol true and despite getting lower share in all three forces the IN acquisitions and construction of new war ships is moving at satisfactorily rate except Scorpene subs

 

[SR-91]

I'll believe it when I see it.


India is usually never flexible nor pragmatic enough to take advantage of such opportunities, the Chinese on the other hand.....

But the Chinese can't buy these due to arms embargo.

 

[thesolar65]

why do i have a feeling that frenchies will gift it free to us and try to make money on its "refitting" a

The french are a good learner.....learnt from Russia.

 

[Srinivas]

India can build LPDs, buying one Mistral and building more at our shipyards is a good thing. If they can get a bargain price.

First we need 5 to 6 Shipyards which can handle , repair, build and maintain Huge warships.

 

[Ankit Kumar 001]

This should be clear for once and all.

1.Indian Navy wants Amphibious ships and Mistral along with Juan Carlos, BAE are front runners.

But these 2 Mistrals will never see induction in Indian Navy
Because.

" They are not built with a conventional shaft and propeller propulsion system which is a must for Indian Navy requirements but they have Azimuthal Thrusters which are modern but not reliable enough. And refitting these ships with desired systems will be damm too costly."

2. If If India bought the ship it will be most likely leased out to a third nation.

 

[Hindustani78]

India can build LPDs, buying one Mistral and building more at our shipyards is a good thing. If they can get a bargain price.

First we need 5 to 6 Shipyards which can handle , repair, build and maintain Huge warships.

Is there any official statement from MoD or its just a media hike ?

 

[Srinivas]

Is there any official statement from MoD or its just a media hike ?

There is no official statement from MoD !

 

[Hindustani78]

There is no official statement from MoD !

Lets wait for the MoD statement.

 

[JohnyD]

no need to buy every defence hardware up for sale...we should follow our need as per priority and I am damn sure, Heli Carrier is not on the top priorities for Indian Navy!

 

[Agent_47]

Is there any official statement from MoD or its just a media hike ?

Source is russian.So,fifty fifty !

 

[Sam.]

This should be clear for once and all.

1.Indian Navy wants Amphibious ships and Mistral along with Juan Carlos, BAE are front runners.

But these 2 Mistrals will never see induction in Indian Navy
Because.

" They are not built with a conventional shaft and propeller propulsion system which is a must for Indian Navy requirements but they have Azimuthal Thrusters which are modern but not reliable enough. And refitting these ships with desired systems will be damm too costly."

2. If If India bought the ship it will be most likely leased out to a third nation.

Agree only way we gonna have them if we will lease to Russia.

 

[Hindustani78]

no need to buy every defence hardware up for sale...we should follow our need as per priority and I am damn sure, Heli Carrier is not on the top priorities for Indian Navy!