Opinion: Ideal IN Submarine strength

[SajeevJino]

The one mistake that most of the posters are committing here is: over-estimating the number of operational Diesel Electric Subs IN would have in its fleet. That number would not exceed 15 under normal circumstances. 15 SSK, 18 SSK, 24 SSK are not happening. Just that, our SSK would inherit additional capabilities (anti-shipping as well as cruise-missile capable), so would be more lethal.

IN's focus is at ensuring that current SSK force level doesn't depletes.

For any augmentation in sea-denial capabilities, forming the sub-surface component of carrier strike group or expeditionary strike group, or for CBG escort roles, SSN's would be preferred. This is not the situation now, but is idea is very much on cards (on similar lines as US & french navies).

Not to forget, getting the 5 SSBN's ready with proven SLBM's holds the highest priority on IN's minds.

Why not we can increase our P 75I project by 6+3+3= by 2025 with Six Scorpions and more we have Kilo's and Type 1500 sitting in ducks to interchange their duties

5 SSBN for what shall we ready to launch a Offensive Strike against others ..we have defensive Postures so we need SSN's to secure our Carriers

 

[sayareakd]

I am covering future bases because I know the complaints will come. None of the delays are attributable to French so far and AIP delays certainly cannot be.

yeah as an excuse for future delay by france..............:taunt1: