Indian Navy News & Discussions

[Gessler]

Not sure if posted before, nor for which customer this version might be, but it's interesting to see the latest Dhruv MK4 version (including all EW sensors) with a downward facing FLIR sensor:

Must be the Elbit DCOMPASS -

Prasun says this version is for IAF, adding that helos in this configuration (including
DCOMPASS pod) are already in service with the same.

 

[sancho]

Prasun says this version is for IAF, adding that helos in this configuration are already in service with the same.

Which needs to be seen, that version in the video could be for IN or ICG too and would suit SAR operations. Also the Dhuv in the Elbit pic is an IA version and could be a photoshopped one:

 

[Gessler]

Which needs to be seen, that version in the video could be for IN or ICG too and would suit SAR operations. Also the Dhuv in the Elbit pic is an IA version and could be a photoshopped one:

He says the "ZD" designation on the tail means it's for IAF. Adding that it will be used
by IAF for CSAR/SAR missions, as you've rightly suggested.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Which needs to be seen, that version in the video could be for IN or ICG too and would suit SAR operations. Also the Dhuv in the Elbit pic is an IA version and could be a photoshopped one:

But the ALH in the vid is not an IA version- the IA only have their ALHs with skids. However We can't know for sure the ALH in the vid is for the IAF as the IN and ICG and even BSF also have ALHs with wheels.

 

[hkdas]

But the ALH in the vid is not an IA version- the IA only have their ALHs with skids. However We can't know for sure the ALH in the vid is for the IAF as the IN and ICG and even BSF also have ALHs with wheels.

it is the naval version of mk 4. 

Must be the Elbit DCOMPASS -

Prasun says this version is for IAF, adding that helos in this configuration (including
DCOMPASS pod) are already in service with the same.

drdo and Elbit is developing/developed an upgraded COMPASS in india.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

But the ALH in the vid is not an IA version- the IA only have their ALHs with skids. However We can't know for sure the ALH in the vid is for the IAF as the IN and ICG and even BSF also have ALHs with wheels.

The Dhruv in the video doesn't belong to any branch. HAL team is testing it, all Mark 4s will have compass, SAAB's helicopter defense suit. LCH, and Rudra will get SAAB's defense suit.

 

[kurup]

Indian Navy Chief interview to NDTV

Video : Beyond the high seas Video: NDTV.com

Transcript : Navy chief Admiral DK Joshi to NDTV: Full transcript | NDTV.com

 

[Water Car Engineer]

IAC-1, INS VIKRANT

 

[Water Car Engineer]

IAC Launched

Ins Sunayana, offshore patrol vessel

 

[Water Car Engineer]

INS SARYU offshore patrol vessel

 

[Agent_47]

Source : INS Vikramaditya | Facebook

 

[Gessler]

Indian Navy commissions it's first HAL Dhruv chopper squadron INAS 322 in Kochi -

 

[anant_s]

INS Vikramaditya to be commissioned on November 16

KOCHI: After a long wait, India's second aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya will be commissioned by defence minister, AK Antony, in Russia on November 16.


The 44,570-tonne warship which is a refurbished version of the Russian vessel Admiral Gorshkov, will join the Indian Navy soon after commissioning.

This was announced by vice admiral Shekhar Sinha, flag officer commanding in chief, Western Naval Command, while speaking to media after commissioning the Advanced Light Helicopter Squadron (ALH), Dhruv, on Tuesday.

"The aircraft carrier will take a month to arrive in India after commissioning. It will be based in Karwar Naval base," said Sinha. The chief of the Western Naval Command added that with the arrival of INS Vikramaditya, reach of the Indian Navy will be further increased.

INS Vikramaditya had recently completed extensive sea trials in Russia. Though it was expected to be inducted into the Indian Navy by last year as per the revised timeframe, but reports say the delivery was delayed further due to serious engine and boiler malfunctions during the trails.

INS Vikramaditya to be commissioned on November 16 - The Times of India

 

[IND151]

The country’s second aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, being commissioned in Russia on November 16, will be stationed at the Karwar Naval base in Karnataka, a top Navy officer today said.

The 44,570-tonne warship, formerly known as Admiral Gorskhov, is being commissioned into Navy by Defence Minister A K Antony after which it would be brought to Karwar, Vice-Admiral Shekhar Sinha, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of Western Naval Command, said.

The ship will take a month to reach India. With the commissioning of Vikramaditya, Navy’s reach and ability to respond in real time to developing situations in our area of responsibility would see a quantum leap, Sinha told reporters in a brief interaction after commissioning the first ALH (Dhruv) squadron here.

There has been huge cost overalls and delay in the delivery of the ship, whose repair and refitting work began in April 2004.

The ALH will be used for coastal security and maritime patrolling besides search and rescue, he said.

India had launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in August, thus joining the elite club of nations with the capability of designing and building a warship of this size and capability.

The ship is expected to be ready for trials in 2016 and is likely to be inducted into Navy by 2018.

Aicraft carrier INS Vikramaditya to be based at INS Kadamba in Karwar | idrw.org

 

[IND151]

Indian Navy to have 200 warships in next 10 years : senior official