Indian Navy News & Discussions

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'Pak Navy's footprint in Persian Gulf may increase'

CHENNAI (PTI): Pakistan Navy's 'footprint' in the Persian Gulf may increase as China is developing Gwadar deep water port in Balochistan, a senior Naval official has said.

"With the development of Gwadar port by the Chinese, they will have more access to the Persian Gulf in that area. And to that extent, you could say that the footprint of the Pakistani Navy could increase in the Persian Gulf," Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command said on Saturday.

Delivering a talk on 'Navies and Nations,'organised by the Navy and National Maritime Foundation here, he said the Pakistani Navy has maintained very sustained force levels for the last 20-30 years and has modernised with new technology.

Observing that wise nations continued sustained funding on the navies despite 'ups and downs,' Admiral Chopra said India is likely to get aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov from Russia next year.

Terming Indian Navy's relations with the Chinese as "good," he said many ships of the Eastern Fleet called on Chinese port Shanghai earlier this year.

Admiral Chopra said India has been working closely with many international networks to address issues like maritime threats and piracy. "We have sent ships across the world for very humanitarian operations, including disaster relief."

To a question on the presence of Indian Navy across the world, he said, "Indian naval footprint is moving around the areas of India's interest."

Noting that the Indian Navy has the potential to become a naval superpower, he said it required the collective will and people's aspirations as a whole and maritime understanding in the general populace for developing the country's naval power.

Referring to the energy security of China and Japan with uninterrupted flow of oil through the sea, he said India importing 70 per cent of its oil is a classic example of the country's total dependence of safe seas.

He said as far as naval scenario is concerned, there is every possibility that the US Navy would continue to rule the waves.

'Pak Navy's footprint in Persian Gulf may increase' - Brahmand.com

 

[Penguin]

Interesting video -

Can anyone confirm that visual of IN ship-mounted AA guns shooting down F-86F authentic?

Ship is obviously an Arleigh Burke DDG. Aircraft exploding is F14.
f 14 explodes as it breaks the sound barrier - YouTube

 

[kurup]

Indian Coast Guard Commissions British-Built Hovercraft

India's coast guard has inducted a new hovercraft, designed and built by a British firm, into the service.

The Indian Coast Guard Ship H-189 is the third in the series of 12 Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) designed and built by Griffon Hoverworks Limited (GHL) of United Kingdom.

Commissioned by Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, the 21-metre-long Air Cushion Vehicle has a 31-tonne displacement and can achieve a maximum speed of 45 knots.

The ACV is capable of undertaking multifarious tasks such as surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and rendering assistance to small boats/craft in distress at sea.

With the commissioning of H-189, the force level of ICG has gone up to 77 ships and boats. Its planned inductions are expected to double the force level by 2018.

The Air Cushion Vehicle H-189 will be based at Okha in Gujarat under the administrative and operational control of the Commander Coast Guard Region (North-West).

The hovercraft will be commanded by Commandant Yogesh Dutta and has a crew of two officers and 11 enrolled personnel.

The commissioning ceremony was witnessed by Inspector General SPS Basara, Commander Coast Guard Region (West) and DIG BS Yadav, Commander Coast Guard Region (North-West).

The first hovercraft in the series, H-187, was commissioned in June this year and the series is expected to be completed before June 2014. All the three in this series already inducted are based at Okha.

ICG had about 10 years ago inducted six hovercraft that formed the first fleet of ACVs in the force. Three each of the first lot of ACVs were based in Tamil Nadu and in Gujarat coasts.

However, at one point of time, the ICG was not very happy with the performance of the ACVs and their suitability to Indian conditions. But in the last couple of years, that thinking has changed and more induction of ACVs are likely in the future too to cover the entire stretch of 7,500-km-long Indian coastline, according to ICG officials.

This induction schedule is part of the ICG's plan to increase its both fleet and manpower size by two times before the end of the 2012-17 five-year plan period. Simultaneously, ICG will also increase its infrastructure and number of stations all along the Indian coast, including the island territories of Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.

http://www.defencenow.com/news/1013/indian-coast-guard-commissions-british-built-hovercraft.html

 

[Agent_47]

 

[Gessler]

Picture of Project-28 Kamorta-class corvette from May 2012 -



The ship in the foreground is the ICGS Rajashree.

 

[sudhir007]

Multi-Role Support Vessel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[sancho]

Multi-Role Support Vessel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nice! The problem is, that the site has mixed up some things, or that as usual with Indian tenders, it is not really clear what exactly IN wants. The RFI calls for LDPs, the most of the examples are LHDs and none of them are Multi-Role Support Vessel, because that would include the capability to refuel other vessels with water, oil or flight aviation gasoline.

Initially I was for Mistral class LHDs + EDA-R landing vessels, because these really would offer multi role capabilities compared to LPDs. However, after reading a lot about Multi-Role Support Vessels, I think it would be better for IN, to go for a 2 x LHDs or helicopter carriers to support the aircraft carriers with much space to carry helicopters and troops. While a higher number of Multi-Role Support Vessels should be procured instead of LPDs, because these could not only be used for amphibious landings, but also as tankers or replenishment roles. The Dutch/Spanish Enforcer class here offers a great chance for a mordern and capable vessels, just like good value of ToT and experience for our Indian ship yards.

One common design, different vessels, with high multi role capabilities!

 

[Abingdonboy]

Nice! The problem is, that the site has mixed up some things, or that as usual with Indian tenders, it is not really clear what exactly IN wants. The RFI calls for LDPs, the most of the examples are LHDs and none of them are Multi-Role Support Vessel, because that would include the capability to refuel other vessels with water, oil or flight aviation gasoline.

Initially I was for Mistral class LHDs + EDA-R landing vessels, because these really would offer multi role capabilities compared to LPDs. However, after reading a lot about Multi-Role Support Vessels, I think it would be better for IN, to go for a 2 x LHDs or helicopter carriers to support the aircraft carriers with much space to carry helicopters and troops. While a higher number of Multi-Role Support Vessels should be procured instead of LPDs, because these could not only be used for amphibious landings, but also as tankers or replenishment roles. The Dutch/Spanish Enforcer class here offers a great chance for a mordern and capable vessels, just like good value of ToT and experience for our Indian ship yards.

One common design, different vessels, with high multi role capabilities!

I have a felling it will be between the Juan Carlos and the Mistral. But I agree- it is not clear whether the IN wants a LHD or LPD.

 

[kurup]

INS Tarkash at Portsmouth for Konkan 12

INS Tarkash is paying a visit to Portsmouth on the way to India. INS Tarkash arrived in Portsmouth Harbour yesterday after being handed over to the Indian Navy earlier this month.

It was built in Russia and is stopping in the city for a joint planning conference between Indian and Royal Navy commanders, called Konkan 12.

Commodore Jeremy Blunden, the Deputy Commander UK Maritime Forces, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome the Indian Navy this week.

‘The Konkan series of exercises and conferences are an important part of the Royal Navy’s relationship with the Indian Navy and the strong defence partnership that exists between our nations.

‘This week’s talks and workshops have done much to improve our shared understanding of how we will conduct future amphibious operations in support of humanitarian aid and disaster relief as well as high end war-fighting where it is required.’

People will be able to see what life is like in the Indian Navy when the ship opens to the public tomorrow from 11am until 4pm at the naval base.

INS Tarkash at Portsmouth for Konkan 12

 

[kurup]

Navy week celebrations from December 4

KOCHI: The naval base at Kochi is planning to conduct a host of programmes ahead of the annual navy day celebrations on December 4. Programmes will also be held to commemorate the Indian Navy's gallantry in the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

A medical camp at St. John De Britto's convent and Waif's Home at Veli will be conducted on November 25 in connection with this.

The traditional "Beating the Retreat" ceremony, comprising military music and precision drill, will be held on December 4. Manjula Chellur, chief justice of Kerala high court, will be the chief guest at the ceremony.

Naval warships, aircrafts and marine commandos will display their skills in the "Operations Display" planned along Marine Drive on December 7 and 8. Chief minister Oommen Chandy will be the chief guest at the display on December 8.

The naval base will be open to the public from December 13 to16. Visitors can view naval warships, static displays of aircraft and the multi-dimensional skills of the navy on these days.

The festivities will come to an end with the popular " Navy Queen pageant" on December 21.

Navy week celebrations from December 4 - Times Of India

 

[kurup]

Naval target practice in Nethrani Island stayed

The Karnataka High Court today stayed the naval target practice in Nethrani islands in Uttar Kannada district till the disposal of a PIL filed in connection with the matter.

A Division Bench, headed by Chief Justice Vikramajit Sen, stayed the practice till the disposal of the PIL filed by A N Karthik and P Manjunath seeking direction to prevent Indian Navy from using the island for its target practice.

Naval target practice in Nethrani Island stayed | idrw.org

 

[sancho]

I have a felling it will be between the Juan Carlos and the Mistral. But I agree- it is not clear whether the IN wants a LHD or LPD.

That depends on if LHDs are allowed or not and even if, the Dodko class shouldn't be underestimated too. I have made a bit or research about these ships in the last few month and now I would go for the Enforcer design (2 x helicopter carriers, 6-8 Joint Support Ships).
The design is modular and the ships could be build according to our requirements and that also allows more Indian integration, not just a licence production under ToT in India. Even the delivery could be faster, since it is developed by the Netherlands and Span, so build the helicopter carriers in Spain, 2 x JSS in the Netherlands and the rest in India = 6 x ships beeing build at the same time, without blocking our already busy shipyards for years.

The helicopter carriers can be used in Submarine hunting roles, or to patrol in pirate effected areas, while they will support our aircraft carriers during landing operations with a good number of transport helicopters.
The JSS can be used to support CBGs, or re-arm and refuel SSNs / SSBNs during long range operations. In disaster relief role and war times, they can be used for amphibious landings, so will be useful allways and not only when something really happens, like it is now the case for INS Jalashwa.

 

[Abingdonboy]

That depends on if LHDs are allowed or not and even if, the Dodko class shouldn't be underestimated too. I have made a bit or research about these ships in the last few month and now I would go for the Enforcer design (2 x helicopter carriers, 6-8 Joint Support Ships).
The design is modular and the ships could be build according to our requirements and that also allows more Indian integration, not just a licence production under ToT in India. Even the delivery could be faster, since it is developed by the Netherlands and Span, so build the helicopter carriers in Spain, 2 x JSS in the Netherlands and the rest in India = 6 x ships beeing build at the same time, without blocking our already busy shipyards for years.

The helicopter carriers can be used in Submarine hunting roles, or to patrol in pirate effected areas, while they will support our aircraft carriers during landing operations with a good number of transport helicopters.
The JSS can be used to support CBGs, or re-arm and refuel SSNs / SSBNs during long range operations. In disaster relief role and war times, they can be used for amphibious landings, so will be useful allways and not only when something really happens, like it is now the case for INS Jalashwa.

I like the induction rate/schedule you have suggested and If this could be done that would be excellent. I guess we have to wait for some more info to come out on exactly what the IN is after.

 

[Agent_47]

^^What about choppers for LPDs will they call separate tenders?

 

[Abingdonboy]

^^What about choppers for LPDs will they call separate tenders?

Wait ~1 year mate- then You'll get such answers. Wink wink!