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Charles De Gaullie was plagued with so many problems ,which is true.But its not because they adopted their submarine reactor. De Gaullie problems mostly were due to quality control. The De Gaullie construction can be termed as a construction of a crappy merchant ship in the name of Navy...

I agree your budget point,given we were still in the late 80`s and 90`s.But fortunately we are in 2009 which is a day after 20,30 years when whole armed forces used to count on each cent. IAC is costing the navy around Rs 30 billion which is of 40kt.And a almost similar amount for ATV. the Rs...

I may have to agree with you partially but not completely. IN finalized building large LPD ships similar to Jalashwa .Jalashwa purchase can be counted as a learning the know how of US amphib operations. with the current strength and capability IN can win over as a kids play in any litoral...

One has to understand the IN doctrine and planning of future surface and sub-surface combatants. IT is only in IN that a surface ship of 5900 tonn displacement is classified as a frigate while the similar sized one else where (e.g China) is termed as a destroyer with more or less same...

Yes, the italian firm is only providing consultancy for the current carriers and ofcourse only for conventional ones. Though the decision getting Russian help with the large carriers is still in the early stages,IN may go ahead with joint design proposal.Since almost all strategic programs has...

I am not sure If I did have posted any time before on this thread. But,IN has finalized its mid-long term requirement need for 5 AC`s .And a serious debate is going on if atleast 2 of them has to be made nuke powered or not. give the recent achievement of BARC in providing a compact and high...