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India's Growing Naval Might


India’s latest International Fleet Review highlights the growing importance of the maritime sphere for New Delhi

by Harsh V. Pant

The Indian Navy underlined its growing prowess at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016 last week. Though it was largely a ceremonial inspection of naval warships by the Indian president, it provided an opportunity to the Indian Navy to showcase its might and rapidly expanding capabilities. It was in 2001 that an event of such a scale was last held in India and since then the Indian Navy’s participating contingent has only grown bigger, with 75 frontline ships and submarines in attendance, in addition to 24 ships and delegations from over 50 nations including Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, France, Indonesia, Iran, Maldives, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Flagging the threat of sea-borne terror and piracy as two key challenges to maritime security and underlining the need to respect freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China Sea dispute, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared during the IFR that India will be hosting the first-ever Global Maritime Summit in April. He made it clear that the Indian Ocean region remains his government’s priority given India’s 1,200 island territories, and its huge exclusive economic zone of 2.4 million sq km. He further underlined the Indian Ocean region’s role “as a strategic bridge with the nations in our immediate and extended maritime neighborhood.” Underlining the need for a “modern and multi-dimensional Navy,” Modi stressed that India would continue to actively pursue and promote its geopolitical, strategic, and economic interests on the seas, in particular the Indian Ocean.

The Indian Navy has emerged as an indispensable tool of Indian diplomacy in recent years, making it imperative for Indian policy-makers and naval thinkers to think anew about the role of the nation’s naval forces in Indian strategy. Despite a general understanding among Indian political elites that it was the littoral dominance by the European powers that led to their colonial ascendancy in the Indian heartland, the focus on land frontiers led to the dominance of the Indian Army in the national security discourse.

Until the end of the Cold War, the maritime dimension of India’s security did not figure adequately in the national consciousness. Indian policy-makers did not perceive the advantage of building up the nation’s maritime sinews as the country remained concerned with the north and north-western frontiers after partition rather than with her sea frontiers. Yet despite the Indian Navy’s marginalization and the preoccupation of policymakers with safeguarding the integrity of nation’s land frontiers, the Indian Navy was largely successful in maintaining a credible naval force in the region.

Today, the Indian Navy’s original local sea control and shore defense orientation, which largely focused on preserving the integrity of Indian coastal waters from regional threats, has given way to a more ambitious naval posture. India’s naval policy is geared toward ensuring the freedom of navigation for shipping and safety of sea lines of communication as well as to safeguard its interests in contiguous waters, exclusive economic zone, and island territories. The Indian Navy would eventually like to emerge as a world-class blue-water force, equipped to meet regional challenges, and threats and to safeguard India’s maritime interests. India needs a blue water navy not only to meet naval threats from China and Pakistan, but also to exploit its strategic location at the center of the Indian Ocean as well as to protect its extensive exclusive economic zone.

There’s a long tradition in India of viewing the maritime dimension of security as central to nation’s strategic priorities. With India’s economic rise, New Delhi is trying to bring that focus back, making its navy integral to national grand strategy. While China remains a significant worry, the bigger problem remains one of introducing organizational changes and doctrinal evolution. How India manages these issues will be significant not only for the Indian Navy’s future but also for the rise of India as a credible global military power.

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Please Name a Country that can Lease a Nuclear Submarine: Ambassador Kadakin



Russian K-329 Severodvinsk, a Yasen-Class Nuclear Attack Submarine, which is purported to be leased by India

by Vineeta Pandey

In a bid to bolster its Defence and strategic reserves, India is in talks with Russia for buying various military products. Russian Ambassador to India Alexander M Kadakin told The Pioneer that the two sides are actively negotiating on the purchase of S-400 Russian air defence missiles for protection of Indian cities from any possible attacks from outside. Besides, India is negotiating for taking on lease another nuclear submarine from Russia. India is also looking at buying some more MiG 29K fighters for INS Vikramaditya, India’s largest Naval ship and aircraft carrier, bought from Russia, the envoy said.

Speaking on the eve of Russia’s Diplomats’ Day, Kadakin said India-Russia defence relationship has been on a constant rise over the years. The ambassador added that India-Russia relationship is independent of their relations with other countries, and it remains on a stable and strong footing. “We do not feel jealous when India acquires military hardware from other countries for its strategic needs. India is a superpower in the making and we have worked always with India in military, industry and scientific areas to see it as strong as it is today,” Kadakin said.

“Please name a country that can lease a nuclear submarine,” he added to underline Russia’s partnership with India. India is one of the six countries in the world apart from Russia, the United States of America, China, the United Kingdom and France to deploy nuclear-powered submarines.

This is the first time there has been an official confirmation about lease of second nuke submarine even though speculation is rife about India seeking another one from Russia after the success of INS Chakra, the Akula Class submarine that has been on lease from Russia for ten years. “The hull of the submarine is ready but it has to be refurbished as per Indian needs after the talks are concluded,” Kadakin said on the second nuclear submarine.

INS Chakra was inducted into Indian Navy about four years back. Satisfied with its performance, India is now looking at adding more to its fleet. Already India-made nuke-powered sub INS Arihant is undergoing sea trials. INS Arihant is made with technical support from Russia and India plans to make more such in future.

Kadakin said an agreement is also being worked out for making spare parts of Sukhoi aircraft in India. Besides, Russia will soon open at least four service centres in India for the Su-30 MKI jets to help resolve the maintenance issues of the plane. As of now Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL) runs the only overhauling facility for the Sukhois in India. India has about 200 Su-30 MKI jets. Kadakin said an agreement for service centre is being finalised and will be announced soon.

Interestingly, India’s shopping list has a lot of Make in India component in it. “Our Defence relationship is completely in tune with Make in India Sukhoi spare parts will be made in India. Besides, India and Russia have already concluded a deal for Kamov Ka-226 helicopters. Russia will help India produce 200 of these machines through HAL,” Kadakin said.

Apart from strengthening India’s military capacity, Kadakin said Russia is also working its way with Pakistan to prevent cross border terror attacks on India. “We have tried to influence Pakistan to check trans-border terrorism and have spent a lot of energy in directing its efforts in the right direction. We want Pakistan to play much more proactive role in fighting terrorism,” Kadakin said.

Allaying Indian concerns on Russia selling four Mi-35 attack helicopters to Pakistan, Kadakin said Russia will not do even “one milimetre of action” that is detrimental to its “old and strategic partnership” with India. “There should be no worries for India. India has received 151 of Mi-17 helicopters and will be producing several more,” the envoy said.

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Mazagon Docks Limited to get Rs 2,300 cr Order for Naval Survey Vessels; Carbine Procurement to be Reviewed

INS Makar is the lead ship of Makar-class of survey catamarans used for hydrographic survey by the Indian Navy. The indigenous vessel was built by Alcock Ashdown Limited, Gujarat

NEW DELHI: A high powered meeting to be steered by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is set to take a fresh look at the stuck close quarter carbine procurement plans of the Indian Army and is likely to give a go ahead for a Rs 2300 cr order to government owned shipyard Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) for constructing a new line of large survey vessels.

Parrikar, who is currently reviewing the defence procurement process, is to be given a detailed briefing on the Close Quarter Carbine project and is also likely to discuss further reforms on the purchase process that is to be issued afresh.

Several projects are expected to come up at the Defence Acquisition Committee (DAC) meeting on February 23, including a proposal to award MDL a Navy project for the construction of four large survey vessels. Sources have told ET that the defence ministry could give a go ahead for the project.

Also to be discussed is the much delayed procurement of new short range carbines for the army. The army has long retired its carbine and has been hunting for replacements for several years without success.


The Army has still to decide the outcome of the 2010 tender for 44,618 close quarter battle (CQB) carbines, trials for which concluded in 2013. These featured CZ 805 Bren, Beretta's ARX 160, IWI's Galil ACE Carbine, and Colt's M4

A tender was issued in 2010 to import 44, 600 carbines and trails were competed in 2013 with Beretta, IWI and Colt. However, the project has been stuck since then as only one of the three competitors - Israeli IWI - qualified as the `night sights' of the other two failed.

A final decision on going ahead with the project is expected shortly with the Army exploring an option to separate 'night sights' with the main contract that will enable at least two of the three competitors to qualify. The sights could then be made separately by BEL. The other option would be to cancel the tender and start the acquisition process afresh.

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^^ A somewhat "official" glimpse of the P-17A FFG design. Thanks to Hyperwarp
 

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Russia Claims to Build an Aircraft Carrier for Indian Navy


India prepares for building of a 300-meter long nuclear-powered aircraft carrier capable to accommodate 54 warplanes. Prime contenders to assist in the ship building are Russia and France.

According to the French defense industry bulletin TTU, India is planning to issue a procurement tender for an aircraft carrier displacing 65,000 tons, being 300 meters long and 70 meters wide, equipped with nuclear powerplant; and 54 airplanes to be stationed on the ship.


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Media reported in the summer of 2015 that Russia, France, the UK and the US had received requests for proposal regarding the new carrier. Nonetheless, according to Lenta.Ru, prime bidders will be the countries that delivered ship-based airplanes to India earlier. Russian aircraft is represented in the Indian Navy by MiG-29K fighters, and France will start delivery of Rafale M airplanes in the nearest future.

Currently, the Indian Navy operates INS Vikramaditya (a retrofitted Russian aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Gorshkov), and ex-British light carrier INS Viraat which is to be decommissioned in 2016.
 
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MoD Gives Nod to 7 Stealth Frigates Worth Rs 13,000 crore


NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Friday approved a Rs 13,000 crore weapons and sensors package for the seven new stealth frigates being constructed by defence shipyards for the Navy as well as accorded the initial approval for the Rs 7,200 crore project to indigenously manufacture 244 air defence guns for the IAF.

The defence acquisitions council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Manohar Parrikar, also discussed the new defence procurement procedure (DPP), which will have a pronounced thrust on the 'Make in India' endeavour as well as the "strategic partnerships" provision for private sector companies. "Another DAC meeting is likely to be held this month to clear the final policy," said a source.

The Rs 13,000 crore package for stealth frigates will be undertaken on a "single vendor and repeat order basis". Basically, this means the frigates will be equipped with long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) systems, jointly developed by DRDO and Israeli Aerospace Industries, which are already fitted on the three Kolkata-class destroyers. The package will also include BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Ajanta electronic warfare systems and Humsa-NG radars.

The over Rs 50,000 crore contract for construction of seven 'Project-17A' stealth frigates - four at Mazagon Docks in Mumbai and three in Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata - was inked in February 2015 after clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security, as first reported by TOI.

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Total 63,000 crores ( 50 + 13 ) for 7 frigates.

Close to $ 1.3 Billion per frigate.

That's costly, we should be inducting Kolkata class destroyers at that cost .... What do you guys think ?

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Total 63,000 crores ( 50 + 13 ) for 7 frigates.

Close to $ 1.3 Billion per frigate.

That's costly, we should be inducting Kolkata class destroyers at that cost .... What do you guys think ?

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Arnament of P17A Frigates (6,000tn) will be simillar to P17B Destroyers (7,500) and with max. automation and less crew. So these will be more like Destroyers, disguised as Frigates!! Some sources also say that these might be more advanced and lethal than Type 26 Global Combat Ships (UK's next gen. Frigates).
 

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Arnament of P17A Frigates (6,000tn) will be simillar to P17B Destroyers (7,500) and with max. automation and less crew. So these will be more like Destroyers, disguised as Frigates!! Some sources also say that these might be more advanced and lethal than Type 26 Global Combat Ships (UK's next gen. Frigates).
Im curious. Do the Brits bother comparing their ships with their Indian counterparts?
 

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