Indian Navy News & Discussions

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The Indian Navy has written to Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, DCNS, and Rosoboronexport for proposals on designing a 65,000 tonne aircraft carrier.


The indigenous warship, IAC-2, must carry 30-35 fixed wing warplanes and 20 helicopters. It should be have a top speed of 30 knots and above and more importantly, have a catapult to launch aircraft.

 

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[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
17-July, 2015 14:35 IST
CBI carries out Surprise Check of Records at Naval Hospital Mumbai

Two teams of CBI are carrying out surprise checks of records of procurement of medicines and medical equipment at INHS Asvini, Colaba, and Armed Forces Medical Store Depot, Kandivali, Mumbai since morning.

The local naval authorities at Headquarters Western Naval Command are providing full support to the CBI Team.

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[Mujraparty]

NEW DELHI: India's biggest ever warship, the INS Vishal, is likely to be propelled by nuclear energy.

The second of India's home-made aircraft carriers will be a whopper at 65,000 tonnes with enough room to accommodate 50 aircraft.

The Ministry of Defence has written to nine Indian shipyards, including some that are privately owned, in search of a partnership for the project.



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The INS Vikramaditya, an old Russian carrier which weighs 45,000 tonnes, joined the Navy in 2013 and carries 34 aircraft on board. While the type of fighter jets which will be based on the new carrier is yet to be decided, senior officials indicated that the size of the warship indicates its fighters would be twin-engine.

"The cost of INS Vishal will depend on the kind of propulsion; nuclear propulsion will cost more than conventional means - diesel or gas," a senior naval officer told NDTV. A nuclear aircraft carrier costs upto three times more than a conventional one.

After years of neglect, India's navy is in the midst of accelerated modernisation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government has fast-tracked processes to ensure the domestically-built INS Vikrant will be ready for service in 2018.

The INS Vishal could be built with US technology - the proposal was discussed during President Obama's visit to Delhi in January.

India is eyeing the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) developed in the US, which means jets can launch off a flat deck at a faster rate and with less fatigue to aircraft.

India's existing carrier force uses ski-jump ramps to help planes take off and uses wires to slow them down when landing. For that reason, planes have to be lighter and fewer in number (the upper limit is 34 currently).

With an EMALS system on a flat deck, the INS Vishal could field 50 heavier fighter jets with longer range as well as airborne early warning aircraft.

India's Biggest Warship, INS Vishal, Likely to Be Nuclear-Powered

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
19-July, 2015 12:58 IST
Chief of Naval Staff to Visit Singapore and Thailand

Admiral RK Dhowan, the Chief of Naval Staff shall be proceeding on a five day visit to Singapore (20 -22 Jul) and Thailand (23 – 25 Jul). These visits are aimed at further consolidating the Navy to Navy cooperation and explore future avenues in further strengthening the relationship in accordance with India’s ‘Act East policy’.



Singapore Visit. During the Singapore visit the CNS is scheduled to meet various dignitaries, notably the Defence Minister, Chief of Defence Forces and the Chief of Navy. Admiral Dhowan will also visit the prestigious Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute (SAFTI MI) for interaction with the faculty as well as young and middle level officers. An overview of the operational facilities at Changi Naval base is also planned besides briefings on International Data Fusion Centre (IFC), Maritime Crisis Centre, Regional Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief (HADR) Coordination Centre (RHCC) and Maritime Security Task Force looking after coastal security of Singapore.


India Singapore relations date back to Cholas who are credited with naming the Island and establishing a permanent settlement. In modern times, India was amongst the first countries to set up diplomatic relations after the independence of Singapore in 1965. The present engagements between the two countries span regular high level interactions including comprehensive defence cooperation.



Navy to Navy cooperation between the two countries covers almost the entire spectrum of naval operations. Bilateral exercise between the two navies started way back in 1994 and has matured into an all encompassing SIMBEX (Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise). SIMBEX 15 was recently held in South China Sea in May 15 wherein ships and maritime patrol aircraft from both navies participated.


Thailand Visit. The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan shall also visit Thailand from 23 to 25 Jul 15 with an aim of reviewing and furthering the existing maritime cooperation at the highest level.


During his visit, the CNS is scheduled to interact with the Defence Minister, Chief of Defence Forces, Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Navy. Major areas being considered for furthering cooperation between the navies include hydrography, developing comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness through exchange of White Shipping information, increasing scope of coordinated patrolling among other such areas.


India and Thailand located in each other’s extended neighborhood, share a maritime boundary in the Andaman Sea. India’s bilateral relations with Thailand are rooted in age old social and cultural interactions and extensive people to people contact. The shared links of Buddhism is reflected in regular pilgrimage to places of interest in India by a large number of Thai people. Thai language has substantial Pali and Sanskrit influence.

Over the past two decades, with regular political exchanges, growing trade and investment, India’s relationship with Thailand has now evolved into a comprehensive partnership. India’s ‘Act East' policy has been complemented by Thailand’s ‘Look West’ policy and has assisted in bringing the two countries together.

The Navy to Navy cooperation is the leading component of the defence cooperation between the two countries. Indian Navy regularly interacts with Royal Thailand Navy through Navy to Navy Staff Talks. Both Navies also interact in multilateral fora such as Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS), MILAN held biennially at Port Blair. Indian Navy and Thai Navy conduct Coordinated Patrolling (CORPAT) across International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) twice a year. Exchange of best practices and experiences and cooperation in Meteorology / Tsunami warning is another area wherein both navies cooperate.

 

[sudhir007]

The Navy's P-8 Poseidon Spotted Packing Mysterious New Pod

 

[kurup]

The Navy's P-8 Poseidon Spotted Packing Mysterious New Pod

These are not Indian P8-I .

 

[sudhir007]

These are not Indian P8-I .

I know im talking about the POD at bottom.

 

[kurup]

I know im talking about the POD at bottom.

That POD according to information is a new development ..... chances are low of them in Indian inventory .

 

[sudhir007]

That POD according to information is a new development ..... chances are low of them in Indian inventory .

any reason ?????

 

[kurup]

any reason ?????

Because it looks like a very recent addition to the US P8 itself .

 

[sudhir007]

Because it looks like a very recent addition to the US P8 itself .

we are the Ist buyer of P8 even before US Navy get this plane

 

[SajeevJino]

These are not Indian P8-I .

That belongs to Indian Navy, It's the last P8 I

it's register number is N782DS aka IN 327,

Indian Navy Fleet Details and History - Planespotters.net Just Aviation

IN327 Indian Navy Boeing P-8 - cn 40617 / ln 5058 - Planespotters.net Just Aviation

 

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Will IN going to buy the 2 Mistral LHDs and additional 2 more from France?

 

[Hindustani78]

FOC-in-C (South) visits Eastern Naval Command

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command arrived Visakhapatnam on a three-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on 27 July 15. The Flag Officer called on Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief ENC on 28 July 15 and held discussions.

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba is on a maiden visit to Visakhapatnam after taking over the FOCINC South on 30 March 2015. During the visit, the FOCINC South visited all the training establishments located in Visakhapatnam viz. the Submarine Training School, INS Satavahna, Escape Training School and the Shipwright School prior to his departure to Kochi on 29 July 15.