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It won't be fitted with Klinok, probably to be fitted with Barak.
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Indian Navy to buy hydrographic survey vessels to train sailors
New Delhi: To train naval cadets on coastal and oceanic hydrographic survey, the Indian Navy is on the lookout for a shipbuilder with the capability to build vessels that can map underwater landscape.
The vessels are required to carry out surveys near ports and harbours for determination of navigational approaches, channels and routes for defence applications.
"We want these survey vessels to be modelled on our own INS Darshak built by the Goa Shipyard and commissioned into naval service in 2001," a navy officer said in New Delhi today.
Keeping in mind its future order for such survey vessels, the Navy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to shipyards, both in public and private sector, he added.
Darshak is the navy's eighth survey vessel with a length of approximately 85 metres and 1,800-tonne to 2,000tonne standard displacement.
The vessels, the RFI said, would have an expected life of 25 years and adhere to International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships.
The vessels' machinery, sensors and equipment would have reliability and maintainability for a mission time of eight weeks at a stretch.
The new ships would have a single hull of proven design and made of welded steel with steel or aluminium super structure.
With an endurance of 6,500 nautical miles at an economical speed, the vessels would be capable of attaining maximum speeds of 16 knots, the officer said.
It would also be capable of operating a single-engine 6tonne helicopter and have a retractable hangar for full stowage of the rotary wing aircraft.
Each ship would have 23 officers including the commanding officer, apart from 188 sailors.
The survey vessels would carry four 9.2m survey motor boats, two sea boats, two inflatable Gemini with outboard motors, a Maruti Gypsy and a diesel jeep, two trailers and two water carriers of 1,000l capability, a telescopic crate with 2 to 2.5tonne lifting jeep.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...aphic-survey-vessels-to-train-sailors_1383641
New Delhi: To train naval cadets on coastal and oceanic hydrographic survey, the Indian Navy is on the lookout for a shipbuilder with the capability to build vessels that can map underwater landscape.
The vessels are required to carry out surveys near ports and harbours for determination of navigational approaches, channels and routes for defence applications.
"We want these survey vessels to be modelled on our own INS Darshak built by the Goa Shipyard and commissioned into naval service in 2001," a navy officer said in New Delhi today.
Keeping in mind its future order for such survey vessels, the Navy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to shipyards, both in public and private sector, he added.
Darshak is the navy's eighth survey vessel with a length of approximately 85 metres and 1,800-tonne to 2,000tonne standard displacement.
The vessels, the RFI said, would have an expected life of 25 years and adhere to International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships.
The vessels' machinery, sensors and equipment would have reliability and maintainability for a mission time of eight weeks at a stretch.
The new ships would have a single hull of proven design and made of welded steel with steel or aluminium super structure.
With an endurance of 6,500 nautical miles at an economical speed, the vessels would be capable of attaining maximum speeds of 16 knots, the officer said.
It would also be capable of operating a single-engine 6tonne helicopter and have a retractable hangar for full stowage of the rotary wing aircraft.
Each ship would have 23 officers including the commanding officer, apart from 188 sailors.
The survey vessels would carry four 9.2m survey motor boats, two sea boats, two inflatable Gemini with outboard motors, a Maruti Gypsy and a diesel jeep, two trailers and two water carriers of 1,000l capability, a telescopic crate with 2 to 2.5tonne lifting jeep.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...aphic-survey-vessels-to-train-sailors_1383641
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Sailing solo around the world in 276 days
NEW DELHI: A grand reception awaits Indian Navy Commander Dilip Donde when he returns to Mumbai next week from where he had started in August last year his round-the-world trip, Sagar Parikrama, all alone in a 56-feet yacht.
Around 300 people around the world might have achieved this feat before, but Donde's achievement will stand out. He is the only one among one billion Indians to do so and the Navy has drawn an elaborate plan to receive him.
Donde is expected to reach Mumbai on May 22 in his boat Mahadei. He would be escorted into the harbour by a number of naval boats.
At present, he is only 500 nautical miles away from Mumbai.
Vice-President Hamid Ansari would lead the pack of dignitaries he would meet him when he steps on the shore after the strenuous journey. He has been sailing non-stop since April 3 when he started from his last port call at Cape Town. "The doldrums did finally catch up with us with a couple of windless days. One night it became so bad I finally dropped all sails, lashed up the boom and went to sleep letting Mhadei drift around.
The next morning turned out to be a windless so had a refreshing swim in the sea, the first time in this trip, and started sailing again.
Been getting light north westerly winds since then making slow but some progress," Donde blogged about the last leg of his journey. He is being followed keenly through his blog by people across the globe.
Donde's adventure of circumnavigating the globe all alone caught attention when he came in touch with Australian teenager Jessica Watson who was attempting to be the youngest person in the world to do so. Jessica, who was sailing ahead of Dhonde, reached Sydney Harbour to a grand reception. Donde is not expected to witness such a public spectacle in Mumbai probably because of the absence of sailing culture.
http://expressbuzz.com/nation/sailing-solo-around-the-world-in-276-days/174006.html
NEW DELHI: A grand reception awaits Indian Navy Commander Dilip Donde when he returns to Mumbai next week from where he had started in August last year his round-the-world trip, Sagar Parikrama, all alone in a 56-feet yacht.
Around 300 people around the world might have achieved this feat before, but Donde's achievement will stand out. He is the only one among one billion Indians to do so and the Navy has drawn an elaborate plan to receive him.
Donde is expected to reach Mumbai on May 22 in his boat Mahadei. He would be escorted into the harbour by a number of naval boats.
At present, he is only 500 nautical miles away from Mumbai.
Vice-President Hamid Ansari would lead the pack of dignitaries he would meet him when he steps on the shore after the strenuous journey. He has been sailing non-stop since April 3 when he started from his last port call at Cape Town. "The doldrums did finally catch up with us with a couple of windless days. One night it became so bad I finally dropped all sails, lashed up the boom and went to sleep letting Mhadei drift around.
The next morning turned out to be a windless so had a refreshing swim in the sea, the first time in this trip, and started sailing again.
Been getting light north westerly winds since then making slow but some progress," Donde blogged about the last leg of his journey. He is being followed keenly through his blog by people across the globe.
Donde's adventure of circumnavigating the globe all alone caught attention when he came in touch with Australian teenager Jessica Watson who was attempting to be the youngest person in the world to do so. Jessica, who was sailing ahead of Dhonde, reached Sydney Harbour to a grand reception. Donde is not expected to witness such a public spectacle in Mumbai probably because of the absence of sailing culture.
http://expressbuzz.com/nation/sailing-solo-around-the-world-in-276-days/174006.html
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Indian Navy Looks At Increasing Capabilities
The Indian navy is changing its planning strategy to an emphasis on capabilities rather than focusing on the number of platforms, according to naval chief Adm. Nirmal Verma, and will be a lean, fully networked force by 2022.
"There is a change from the old 'bean-counting' philosophy to one that concentrates upon 'capabilities'," Verma says.
Keeping pace with the navy's current Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP), there are currently 34 ships and submarines on order from Indian shipyards.
It has been said the Indian navy lacks a power projection capability. However, the Indian navy of 2022, Verma says, would be appropriately balanced between "blue-water" forces, "brown-water" offensive and defensive forces, and "auxiliary" forces that would enhance sustainability and reach, apart from providing hydrographic, training and rescue capability.
Coastal security measures are also being augmented in conjunction with the coast guard. The blue-water forces would be centered upon two carrier strike groups with a suitable mix of multimission-capable destroyers, frigates and corvettes.
"We are looking at a submarine force not much larger than our present one in terms of numbers, but certainly one that is adequately equipped to meet the operational requirements of the future," Verma says. "Our primary area of maritime interest is the Indian Ocean, which is an area of roughly 74 million square kilometers, and to maintain even minimal surveillance over this area requires significant capabilities.
"We are also seeking to modernize our mine countermeasures and mine-hunting capabilities. Similarly, shallow-water anti-submarine warfare capability, which is predominantly defensive in nature, will be given a thrust and we expect to induct specialized ASW [anti-submarine warfare] corvettes and ASW shallow water craft to enhance this capability," Verma says.
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gene...=Indian Navy Looks At Increasing Capabilities
The Indian navy is changing its planning strategy to an emphasis on capabilities rather than focusing on the number of platforms, according to naval chief Adm. Nirmal Verma, and will be a lean, fully networked force by 2022.
"There is a change from the old 'bean-counting' philosophy to one that concentrates upon 'capabilities'," Verma says.
Keeping pace with the navy's current Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP), there are currently 34 ships and submarines on order from Indian shipyards.
It has been said the Indian navy lacks a power projection capability. However, the Indian navy of 2022, Verma says, would be appropriately balanced between "blue-water" forces, "brown-water" offensive and defensive forces, and "auxiliary" forces that would enhance sustainability and reach, apart from providing hydrographic, training and rescue capability.
Coastal security measures are also being augmented in conjunction with the coast guard. The blue-water forces would be centered upon two carrier strike groups with a suitable mix of multimission-capable destroyers, frigates and corvettes.
"We are looking at a submarine force not much larger than our present one in terms of numbers, but certainly one that is adequately equipped to meet the operational requirements of the future," Verma says. "Our primary area of maritime interest is the Indian Ocean, which is an area of roughly 74 million square kilometers, and to maintain even minimal surveillance over this area requires significant capabilities.
"We are also seeking to modernize our mine countermeasures and mine-hunting capabilities. Similarly, shallow-water anti-submarine warfare capability, which is predominantly defensive in nature, will be given a thrust and we expect to induct specialized ASW [anti-submarine warfare] corvettes and ASW shallow water craft to enhance this capability," Verma says.
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gene...=Indian Navy Looks At Increasing Capabilities
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U.S. Industry Hit By LCA Clearance Problem
India is turning to Europe for support of the naval version of its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), after its initial choice of the U.S. was stymied by an inability to gain the requisite approvals from Washington.
India selected Lockheed Martin as the winner of a bid for consultancy work on its naval LCA, but failure to secure U.S. State Department licensing approvals — at least in a timely fashion — now has resulted in EADS being in negotiation for the work.
This is not the first time regulatory issues have tripped up U.S. ambitions in India.
In April 2009 EADS picked up flight test work on the air force LCA as result of Boeing being forced to withdraw. The U.S. manufacturer had been tapped for the project in 2008, but an inability to gain the required approvals from the U.S. administration forced it to pull its bid.
The naval LCA is being designed for short take-off, but arrested recovery (Stobar), with a first flight of the naval variant by December.
Neither EADS nor Lockheed are willing to offer comment beyond general statements. The U.S. company says it "continues to work with the U.S. government to support the LCA program. EADS, beyond confirming it has a consultancy contact (for the air force aircraft), says "both sides have agreed they will not disclose any details."
In March, the Indian government told Parliament that "deficiencies have been detected in the airframe and other associated equipment of the naval LCA [Navy]. The Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO] is working out [approaches] with various organizations for rectifying these deficiencies by suitable modifications to the engine/airframe design." The consultancy is intended to support this effort.
The consultancy on the naval LCA involves auditing the aircraft's current configuration and optimizing the aircraft's landing gear and arrestor hook design. The intent is also to reduce the aircraft's all-up weight by around 1,000 lb.
Sources involved with the program indicated that Lockheed's inability to begin the consultancy on time had impacted the development effort, but the program itself was on schedule and progressing well. When ready, the naval LCA will primarily operate off Indian-built aircraft carriers, the first of which is under construction in Kochi.
The sources also said that with almost all of the LCA's equipping and cabling complete, the first prototype is scheduled to roll out of its hangar by mid-July. Three months of integration tests will follow, including ground vibration tests, structural coupling tests and other test routines before a first ground run and taxi test scheduled for October. If all goes well, the first prototype will fly in December.
The front fuselage of the first naval prototype is identical to the fighter trainer (PV-5) that began tests in November 2009. The only part of the front fuselage in the naval prototype that will require a full routine of tests is a small additional control surface near the wing roots that is absent on the air force version. The naval variant will also have auxiliary air intakes.
Program officials admit that there have been multiple challenges in the design and configuration of the landing gear and arrestor hook assembly, especially in optimizing the aircraft's sink rate, but were confident that it would prove itself during flight tests.
Apart from conventional takeoff and landing tests, the aircraft will undergo short takeoff and arrested landing tests at the Shore-Based Test Facility under construction at the Indian naval air station in Goa.
http://idrw.org/?p=1705#more-1705
India is turning to Europe for support of the naval version of its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), after its initial choice of the U.S. was stymied by an inability to gain the requisite approvals from Washington.
India selected Lockheed Martin as the winner of a bid for consultancy work on its naval LCA, but failure to secure U.S. State Department licensing approvals — at least in a timely fashion — now has resulted in EADS being in negotiation for the work.
This is not the first time regulatory issues have tripped up U.S. ambitions in India.
In April 2009 EADS picked up flight test work on the air force LCA as result of Boeing being forced to withdraw. The U.S. manufacturer had been tapped for the project in 2008, but an inability to gain the required approvals from the U.S. administration forced it to pull its bid.
The naval LCA is being designed for short take-off, but arrested recovery (Stobar), with a first flight of the naval variant by December.
Neither EADS nor Lockheed are willing to offer comment beyond general statements. The U.S. company says it "continues to work with the U.S. government to support the LCA program. EADS, beyond confirming it has a consultancy contact (for the air force aircraft), says "both sides have agreed they will not disclose any details."
In March, the Indian government told Parliament that "deficiencies have been detected in the airframe and other associated equipment of the naval LCA [Navy]. The Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO] is working out [approaches] with various organizations for rectifying these deficiencies by suitable modifications to the engine/airframe design." The consultancy is intended to support this effort.
The consultancy on the naval LCA involves auditing the aircraft's current configuration and optimizing the aircraft's landing gear and arrestor hook design. The intent is also to reduce the aircraft's all-up weight by around 1,000 lb.
Sources involved with the program indicated that Lockheed's inability to begin the consultancy on time had impacted the development effort, but the program itself was on schedule and progressing well. When ready, the naval LCA will primarily operate off Indian-built aircraft carriers, the first of which is under construction in Kochi.
The sources also said that with almost all of the LCA's equipping and cabling complete, the first prototype is scheduled to roll out of its hangar by mid-July. Three months of integration tests will follow, including ground vibration tests, structural coupling tests and other test routines before a first ground run and taxi test scheduled for October. If all goes well, the first prototype will fly in December.
The front fuselage of the first naval prototype is identical to the fighter trainer (PV-5) that began tests in November 2009. The only part of the front fuselage in the naval prototype that will require a full routine of tests is a small additional control surface near the wing roots that is absent on the air force version. The naval variant will also have auxiliary air intakes.
Program officials admit that there have been multiple challenges in the design and configuration of the landing gear and arrestor hook assembly, especially in optimizing the aircraft's sink rate, but were confident that it would prove itself during flight tests.
Apart from conventional takeoff and landing tests, the aircraft will undergo short takeoff and arrested landing tests at the Shore-Based Test Facility under construction at the Indian naval air station in Goa.
http://idrw.org/?p=1705#more-1705
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To meet demand, Navy for PPP model to build ships
In a bid to bridge the gap between demand and supply of naval ships, the Indian Navy is now deliberating upon speeding up the process of using Public Private Partnership (PPP) and forming a joint-venture with a modern and well-equipped private shipyard to meet the country's naval requirements. The matter is being discussed in the ongoing Naval Commanders Conference that began on May 18. The Navy, as per projected estimates, plans to increase its force level to 150-160 ships by 2022. Given its current fleet strength and the likely decommissioning of some older ships, on an average, it will require seven new ships annually. However, given the past track record of Defence PSUs, MDL and GRSE, concerns are being raised about the manufacturing capabilities of these units to deliver Destroyers, Stealth Frigates and Submarines in time. "The only way out to speed up the process will be to use the PPP model and form a JV with a private shipyard, which has modern infrastructure and adequate production capacities to meet the country's requirements," states a note being discussed in the conference.
Another key point which the Navy's top brass will mull over is about building future warships in India, either under foreign collaboration/PSU expertise or the PPP route. It is also being advocated that the Navy starts the process of manufacturing four P15B Destroyers through PPP. "Equitable distribution of business opportunities to the private sector would bring in cost efficiencies of a much higher order. Countries like the UK, the US, Germany and other developed nations have almost all the defence companies in the private domain. In India, we could begin with the PPP model," the note states The delivery of warships for the Navy has been plagued by delays and cost overruns.
While India's first Stealth Ship was delivered after 10 years, the original cost for Stealth Frigates escalated from Rs 2,250 crore to Rs 9,000 crore. Similarly, the cost of Destroyers escalated from Rs 3,580 crore to Rs 11,876 crore. The country's first submarine is expected to delivered by 2015, a delay of more than five years from its original delivery date. Concerns are also being raised that the ongoing Anti Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC) project, where four vessels have to be delivered, will not happen before 2015. Most of these delays have been attributed to high work-load, low production capacities, cumbersome procurement procedures at PSUs, outdated shipbuilding practices, old machineries, ageing manpower, low scope of expansion and modernisation due to site constraints and the fact that no modular shipbuilding facility is available with the government or Defence PSU shipyards.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/to-meet-demand-navy-for-ppp-model-to-build-ships/621224/2
In a bid to bridge the gap between demand and supply of naval ships, the Indian Navy is now deliberating upon speeding up the process of using Public Private Partnership (PPP) and forming a joint-venture with a modern and well-equipped private shipyard to meet the country's naval requirements. The matter is being discussed in the ongoing Naval Commanders Conference that began on May 18. The Navy, as per projected estimates, plans to increase its force level to 150-160 ships by 2022. Given its current fleet strength and the likely decommissioning of some older ships, on an average, it will require seven new ships annually. However, given the past track record of Defence PSUs, MDL and GRSE, concerns are being raised about the manufacturing capabilities of these units to deliver Destroyers, Stealth Frigates and Submarines in time. "The only way out to speed up the process will be to use the PPP model and form a JV with a private shipyard, which has modern infrastructure and adequate production capacities to meet the country's requirements," states a note being discussed in the conference.
Another key point which the Navy's top brass will mull over is about building future warships in India, either under foreign collaboration/PSU expertise or the PPP route. It is also being advocated that the Navy starts the process of manufacturing four P15B Destroyers through PPP. "Equitable distribution of business opportunities to the private sector would bring in cost efficiencies of a much higher order. Countries like the UK, the US, Germany and other developed nations have almost all the defence companies in the private domain. In India, we could begin with the PPP model," the note states The delivery of warships for the Navy has been plagued by delays and cost overruns.
While India's first Stealth Ship was delivered after 10 years, the original cost for Stealth Frigates escalated from Rs 2,250 crore to Rs 9,000 crore. Similarly, the cost of Destroyers escalated from Rs 3,580 crore to Rs 11,876 crore. The country's first submarine is expected to delivered by 2015, a delay of more than five years from its original delivery date. Concerns are also being raised that the ongoing Anti Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC) project, where four vessels have to be delivered, will not happen before 2015. Most of these delays have been attributed to high work-load, low production capacities, cumbersome procurement procedures at PSUs, outdated shipbuilding practices, old machineries, ageing manpower, low scope of expansion and modernisation due to site constraints and the fact that no modular shipbuilding facility is available with the government or Defence PSU shipyards.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/to-meet-demand-navy-for-ppp-model-to-build-ships/621224/2
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Navy expands footprint in Indian Ocean
The Indian Navy has begun shouldering out-of-area tasks in a bigger way, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma, told his commanders at the bi-annual conference of top commanders here on Wednesday. In this respect, he drew attention to the ever-increasing demands of maritime security both in the littorals and high seas and the consequent need for the Indian Navy to maintain a high state of preparedness. "Professional excellence, coupled with material preparedness, sound logistics, effective maintenance and comprehensive training are the cornerstones of combat readiness." The Navy Chief also emphasised the need to maintain the highest standards of moral conduct and integrity in addition to professional excellence.
Fund utilisation
The Chief of Naval Staff informed his commanders that during the previous fiscal, the Navy had signed major contracts such as additional MiG-29K, cost revision of Gorshkov and had fully utilised the allotted budget. He was also appreciative of the Defence Ministry for making additional funds available for clearing important schemes. Due emphasis is being laid on improving the efficiency of the internal processes associated with the acquisition to achieve the goals laid out in the Maritime Capability Perspective Plan.
During discussions on the operational status of the Navy, it was brought out that the tempo of operational commitments has been increasing significantly necessitating greater attention to improving operational efficiencies and material availability.
In its quest for blue water status, the Navy maintained a continuous patrol in the Gulf of Aden with 17 ships on duty. In addition, Indian warships patrolled the exclusive economic zone and maritime areas of interest of Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives.Deliberations will continue on the maintenance philosophy, operational readiness, availability of ships, submarines and aircraft, cyber security and personnel matters impacting the welfare of personnel.
http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article433950.ece
The Indian Navy has begun shouldering out-of-area tasks in a bigger way, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma, told his commanders at the bi-annual conference of top commanders here on Wednesday. In this respect, he drew attention to the ever-increasing demands of maritime security both in the littorals and high seas and the consequent need for the Indian Navy to maintain a high state of preparedness. "Professional excellence, coupled with material preparedness, sound logistics, effective maintenance and comprehensive training are the cornerstones of combat readiness." The Navy Chief also emphasised the need to maintain the highest standards of moral conduct and integrity in addition to professional excellence.
Fund utilisation
The Chief of Naval Staff informed his commanders that during the previous fiscal, the Navy had signed major contracts such as additional MiG-29K, cost revision of Gorshkov and had fully utilised the allotted budget. He was also appreciative of the Defence Ministry for making additional funds available for clearing important schemes. Due emphasis is being laid on improving the efficiency of the internal processes associated with the acquisition to achieve the goals laid out in the Maritime Capability Perspective Plan.
During discussions on the operational status of the Navy, it was brought out that the tempo of operational commitments has been increasing significantly necessitating greater attention to improving operational efficiencies and material availability.
In its quest for blue water status, the Navy maintained a continuous patrol in the Gulf of Aden with 17 ships on duty. In addition, Indian warships patrolled the exclusive economic zone and maritime areas of interest of Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives.Deliberations will continue on the maintenance philosophy, operational readiness, availability of ships, submarines and aircraft, cyber security and personnel matters impacting the welfare of personnel.
http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article433950.ece
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Naval forces get ready to operate N-submarine
The navy is firing on all cylinders to get a headstart on operating nuclear submarines, the most complex machines to be ever built. Indian submariners will get a chance to get into the belly of HMS Talent when the British nuclear submarine pulls into Indian waters off the western coast in June.A senior navy officer said, "The British hunter-killer submarine is armed with the world's most advanced sonar gear and weaponry. Our crews are looking forward to getting hands-on experience in operating nuclear submarines" The 280-foot long Talent carries a crew of 122.The navy hopes to induct its first indigenously-built nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, by the end of 2011. Arihant will complete the sea-leg of India's nuclear triad and give it enduring nuclear strike and counter-strike capabilities. India can carry out nuclear strikes with fighter planes and land-launched missiles.The navy is also on the verge of commissioning the K152 Nerpa Akula-II nuclear submarine being leased from Russia for 10 years. The US, Russia, the UK, France and China are the only countries that can deliver nuclear warheads from a submarine.The officer said, "We'd like to gain as much experience as we can in operating these complex machines. Working alongside other navies helps."
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Naval-forces-get-ready-to-operate-N-submarine/Article1-546339.aspx
The navy is firing on all cylinders to get a headstart on operating nuclear submarines, the most complex machines to be ever built. Indian submariners will get a chance to get into the belly of HMS Talent when the British nuclear submarine pulls into Indian waters off the western coast in June.A senior navy officer said, "The British hunter-killer submarine is armed with the world's most advanced sonar gear and weaponry. Our crews are looking forward to getting hands-on experience in operating nuclear submarines" The 280-foot long Talent carries a crew of 122.The navy hopes to induct its first indigenously-built nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, by the end of 2011. Arihant will complete the sea-leg of India's nuclear triad and give it enduring nuclear strike and counter-strike capabilities. India can carry out nuclear strikes with fighter planes and land-launched missiles.The navy is also on the verge of commissioning the K152 Nerpa Akula-II nuclear submarine being leased from Russia for 10 years. The US, Russia, the UK, France and China are the only countries that can deliver nuclear warheads from a submarine.The officer said, "We'd like to gain as much experience as we can in operating these complex machines. Working alongside other navies helps."
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Naval-forces-get-ready-to-operate-N-submarine/Article1-546339.aspx
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war room leak case
Ravi Shankaran sold navy's purchase plans for 20 years
New Delhi: Ravi Shankaran, 46, a key accused in the sensational war room leak case, may have sold Indian Navy's secret equipment purchase plans for the next 20 years, a probe has revealed.The ex-navy commander and nephew of former naval chief Arun Prakash's wife was arrested by UK Police on April 21 and could be extradited to India soon. Shankaran was granted conditional bail, but was soon taken back into custody as he failed to fulfill the conditions, it is learnt.
"We had received intimation about Shankaran's arrest on April 29. He was arrested under the Extradition Act, 2003, UK, and produced before a court the same day. We are pressing the UK authorities through the Indian mission in London for assistance in his extradition," a senior CBI officer said.DNA had first exposed the war room leak on July 31, 2005. The navy had found in a probe that several of its serving and retired officers and that of the air force and the army and bureaucrats were involved in leaking classified information relating to its planned purchase of a wide range of sophisticated equipment from the directorate of naval operations, or the war room.
A CBI probe found that Shankaran, who was running a private firm after quitting the navy, and Abhishek Verma, an arms dealer, were the key figures in the scandal. Vijender Rana and Kulbhushan Parashar, both former naval commanders, were the main conduits in the smuggling of the classified information.
The probe revealed that Shankaran, who had quit the navy before the war room leak was exposed, sold the classified information to commercial firms. "Shankaran had left India before CBI registered a case. Initial investigations revealed he escaped in November 2005," the CBI officer said.
Other persons accused in the scandal were arrested in April 2006. Look-out notices against Shankaran were issued to all immigration checkposts in India on April 10, 2006, followed by nonbailable warrants by a trial court on April 21, 2006. After CBI discovered that he had fled India, requests for issuing a red corner notice were made to Interpol. Shankaran's passport was revoked on May 1, 2006.
A charge sheet was filed by CBI on July 3, 2006, and on its provisional arrest request, a UK court issued warrants against Shankaran on March 30, 2007. Later, the agency forwarded a formal extradition request to the Indian high commissioner in London on May 9, 2007.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ravi-shankaran-sold-navy-s-purchase-plans-for-20-years_1386096
Ravi Shankaran sold navy's purchase plans for 20 years
New Delhi: Ravi Shankaran, 46, a key accused in the sensational war room leak case, may have sold Indian Navy's secret equipment purchase plans for the next 20 years, a probe has revealed.The ex-navy commander and nephew of former naval chief Arun Prakash's wife was arrested by UK Police on April 21 and could be extradited to India soon. Shankaran was granted conditional bail, but was soon taken back into custody as he failed to fulfill the conditions, it is learnt.
"We had received intimation about Shankaran's arrest on April 29. He was arrested under the Extradition Act, 2003, UK, and produced before a court the same day. We are pressing the UK authorities through the Indian mission in London for assistance in his extradition," a senior CBI officer said.DNA had first exposed the war room leak on July 31, 2005. The navy had found in a probe that several of its serving and retired officers and that of the air force and the army and bureaucrats were involved in leaking classified information relating to its planned purchase of a wide range of sophisticated equipment from the directorate of naval operations, or the war room.
A CBI probe found that Shankaran, who was running a private firm after quitting the navy, and Abhishek Verma, an arms dealer, were the key figures in the scandal. Vijender Rana and Kulbhushan Parashar, both former naval commanders, were the main conduits in the smuggling of the classified information.
The probe revealed that Shankaran, who had quit the navy before the war room leak was exposed, sold the classified information to commercial firms. "Shankaran had left India before CBI registered a case. Initial investigations revealed he escaped in November 2005," the CBI officer said.
Other persons accused in the scandal were arrested in April 2006. Look-out notices against Shankaran were issued to all immigration checkposts in India on April 10, 2006, followed by nonbailable warrants by a trial court on April 21, 2006. After CBI discovered that he had fled India, requests for issuing a red corner notice were made to Interpol. Shankaran's passport was revoked on May 1, 2006.
A charge sheet was filed by CBI on July 3, 2006, and on its provisional arrest request, a UK court issued warrants against Shankaran on March 30, 2007. Later, the agency forwarded a formal extradition request to the Indian high commissioner in London on May 9, 2007.
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i would like to ask CAG that does it know that we could not afford a new AC in 2 billion dollar price and in the same span of time ,does CAG really think IN is that stupid to acquire AC that is what CAG is implyng "junk"
Indian Maritime Doctrine was formally announced in April-2004. However, the year-2006 'Navy Day' is considered to be as the day, once Indian Navy actually started, "transforming itself from a 'brown water' coastal defense force to a formidable 'blue water' fleet." Blue water navy has indeed two connotations: the technical and the political. Technically, a naval force having the capability to operate 200 nautical miles (320 km) from its sea shore into the deep sea on the longer ranges can be graded as the blue water navy. However, politically, it is the long range extension of the state's presence, as the former Indian Navy Chief of Staff, Admiral Jayant Nadkarni once said that, "legitimate use"¦of a Blue Water navy is power projection which is necessary" for a "power like India."
Indeed, India started expanding its naval fleet in early 1990s after conceiving the concept of blue water navy. Since 1998, India is regularly improving its naval doctrine. In 1998, Indian Navy issued; "The Maritime Dimension-A Naval Vision." This document set the mission for Indian Navy as, a force capable to operate in the open seas. In April 2004, a formal Indian Maritime Doctrine of 148 pages was proclaimed. The doctrine clearly lay dawn the future strategic vision of the Indian Navy with the subtitle as; The Maritime Dimension-A Naval Vision. Through the Vision Statement, Indian Navy gave a Roadmap to Transformation in October 2006. In 2007, with the mission to 'Freedom to Use the Seas': India's Maritime Military Strategy (IMMS) was issued. Since 1998, an Indian maritime vision has the dedicated support including the enhanced budget allocation from the successive governments; initially the NDA Government under BJP and later the Congress lead UPA Government.
Indeed, the Indian Maritime Doctrine-2004 has been formulated on the basis of strategic concept given by US Navy Admiral Mahan, to the United States President Roosevelt for the domination of oceans especially the Pacific Ocean to gain the status of a major power. Admiral Mahan had a vision that domination of Pacific would give US an edge over the other states geopolitically as well as geo-economically. According to Mahan, "the convergence there of so many ships"¦will constitute a centre of commerce, inter-oceanic encounters between states. It was one whose approaches will be watched jealously, and whose relations to the other centres of the Pacific by the (maritime) lines joining it to them must be examined carefully."
In the historical perspective, what Admiral Mahan had visualized for US Navy in the Pacific towards the end of 19th century, Indian Navy desires to achieve through the domination of Indian Ocean and surrounding waters by the end of first quarter of 21st century. India in fact desires the Indian Ocean to become 'India Ocean' and the way US entered the club of global powers in the beginning of the 20th century; India does the same in 21st century. Otherwise India considered the Indian Ocean as the part of its extended neighbourhood, where Indian Navy will safeguard its "diplomatic, security and economic interests".
Salient features of the Indian Maritime Doctrine-2004 include, controlling the choke points, significant islands and trade routes in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. The doctrine further lays down limits of the vision for the Indian Navy for the first quarter of 21st century as to; "look at the arc from the Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca as a legitimate area of interest." The doctrine also highlighted the Indian Navy as the "three-dimensional blue water force", having the potential to undertake significant assignments and roles "on the surface, underwater, and in the air." During the peace time, Indian navy will have to undertake the naval diplomatic assignments for the promotion of its cause. However, the proactive role of the Indian Navy would be the projection of its power beyond the limits of Indian shores. It has to counter the "distant emerging threats and protect extended 'Sea Lines of Communication' through and from the Indian Ocean."
In the regional perspective, as perceived Indian Navy has to operate against the navies of Pakistan and China. The doctrine however, "calls for a stronger deterrent capability against foreign intervention by non-littoral navies, not limited to China and Pakistan only. This strategic reach indeed call for procurement of more sophisticated diesel and nuclear capable submarines, establishing aircraft carrier and developing new cruise missiles. Indian Navy, currently operating in area of over 3.5 million square kilometres (extending from the Arabian Sea through Indian Ocean to the Bay of Bengal) is being modernized through the procurement of modern submarines, frigates and other naval vessels in collaboration with its Western allies, US, Israel and Russia.
With respect to the strategic designs of the Indian Navy, as 'Oceanic Navy', it has assumed for itself, "the primary responsibility lying on the Indian Navy to guard the steel ring created by Singapore, Ceylon, Mauritius and Socotra"¦the Indian Ocean must therefore remain truly Indian." With this strategic thought, the Indian Navy Vision Statement (2006), clearly laid down the role for Indian Navy as, "of safeguarding our maritime interests on the high seas and projecting combat power across (and around) the (Indian Ocean) littoral." Covering these wide ranging naval interests of India, Indian Premier Dr. Manmohan Singh said that, "our strategic footprint covers"¦to the far reaches of the Indian Ocean. Awareness of this reality should inform and animate our strategic thinking and defence planning."
In order to meet its energy needs and for its burgeoning economic drive as a great power status, securing the extended sea lines of communication from the Gulf to Southeast Asia is essential for the Indian Navy. In the wording of former Indian Naval Chief, Admiral Sureesh Mehta; "we are not only looking at countering threats but to protect the country's economic and energy interests. This task has extended our area of operations. This might necessitate our operating in distant waters. As the Indian economy grows, the country is making increasing investments in distant places to ensure the availability of energy flow to maintain this growth. This is gradually defining what may be called our secondary area of maritime interest."
Through yet another revised Maritime Doctrine of 2009, Indian Navy has made major changes in its 2004 doctrine. Indian Navy has revamped its existing policies to factor in maritime terrorism, piracy and coastal security as the matter of great strategic significance. The strategic designs of India as the blue water navy, capable to operate in the open seas, to pursue and safeguard Indian oceanic interests raise the question of "how far India has got the naval capability, the capacity, to match such strategic intentions".
Author is a South Asian analyst. Email: [email protected]
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Indeed, India started expanding its naval fleet in early 1990s after conceiving the concept of blue water navy. Since 1998, India is regularly improving its naval doctrine. In 1998, Indian Navy issued; "The Maritime Dimension-A Naval Vision." This document set the mission for Indian Navy as, a force capable to operate in the open seas. In April 2004, a formal Indian Maritime Doctrine of 148 pages was proclaimed. The doctrine clearly lay dawn the future strategic vision of the Indian Navy with the subtitle as; The Maritime Dimension-A Naval Vision. Through the Vision Statement, Indian Navy gave a Roadmap to Transformation in October 2006. In 2007, with the mission to 'Freedom to Use the Seas': India's Maritime Military Strategy (IMMS) was issued. Since 1998, an Indian maritime vision has the dedicated support including the enhanced budget allocation from the successive governments; initially the NDA Government under BJP and later the Congress lead UPA Government.
Indeed, the Indian Maritime Doctrine-2004 has been formulated on the basis of strategic concept given by US Navy Admiral Mahan, to the United States President Roosevelt for the domination of oceans especially the Pacific Ocean to gain the status of a major power. Admiral Mahan had a vision that domination of Pacific would give US an edge over the other states geopolitically as well as geo-economically. According to Mahan, "the convergence there of so many ships"¦will constitute a centre of commerce, inter-oceanic encounters between states. It was one whose approaches will be watched jealously, and whose relations to the other centres of the Pacific by the (maritime) lines joining it to them must be examined carefully."
In the historical perspective, what Admiral Mahan had visualized for US Navy in the Pacific towards the end of 19th century, Indian Navy desires to achieve through the domination of Indian Ocean and surrounding waters by the end of first quarter of 21st century. India in fact desires the Indian Ocean to become 'India Ocean' and the way US entered the club of global powers in the beginning of the 20th century; India does the same in 21st century. Otherwise India considered the Indian Ocean as the part of its extended neighbourhood, where Indian Navy will safeguard its "diplomatic, security and economic interests".
Salient features of the Indian Maritime Doctrine-2004 include, controlling the choke points, significant islands and trade routes in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. The doctrine further lays down limits of the vision for the Indian Navy for the first quarter of 21st century as to; "look at the arc from the Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca as a legitimate area of interest." The doctrine also highlighted the Indian Navy as the "three-dimensional blue water force", having the potential to undertake significant assignments and roles "on the surface, underwater, and in the air." During the peace time, Indian navy will have to undertake the naval diplomatic assignments for the promotion of its cause. However, the proactive role of the Indian Navy would be the projection of its power beyond the limits of Indian shores. It has to counter the "distant emerging threats and protect extended 'Sea Lines of Communication' through and from the Indian Ocean."
In the regional perspective, as perceived Indian Navy has to operate against the navies of Pakistan and China. The doctrine however, "calls for a stronger deterrent capability against foreign intervention by non-littoral navies, not limited to China and Pakistan only. This strategic reach indeed call for procurement of more sophisticated diesel and nuclear capable submarines, establishing aircraft carrier and developing new cruise missiles. Indian Navy, currently operating in area of over 3.5 million square kilometres (extending from the Arabian Sea through Indian Ocean to the Bay of Bengal) is being modernized through the procurement of modern submarines, frigates and other naval vessels in collaboration with its Western allies, US, Israel and Russia.
With respect to the strategic designs of the Indian Navy, as 'Oceanic Navy', it has assumed for itself, "the primary responsibility lying on the Indian Navy to guard the steel ring created by Singapore, Ceylon, Mauritius and Socotra"¦the Indian Ocean must therefore remain truly Indian." With this strategic thought, the Indian Navy Vision Statement (2006), clearly laid down the role for Indian Navy as, "of safeguarding our maritime interests on the high seas and projecting combat power across (and around) the (Indian Ocean) littoral." Covering these wide ranging naval interests of India, Indian Premier Dr. Manmohan Singh said that, "our strategic footprint covers"¦to the far reaches of the Indian Ocean. Awareness of this reality should inform and animate our strategic thinking and defence planning."
In order to meet its energy needs and for its burgeoning economic drive as a great power status, securing the extended sea lines of communication from the Gulf to Southeast Asia is essential for the Indian Navy. In the wording of former Indian Naval Chief, Admiral Sureesh Mehta; "we are not only looking at countering threats but to protect the country's economic and energy interests. This task has extended our area of operations. This might necessitate our operating in distant waters. As the Indian economy grows, the country is making increasing investments in distant places to ensure the availability of energy flow to maintain this growth. This is gradually defining what may be called our secondary area of maritime interest."
Through yet another revised Maritime Doctrine of 2009, Indian Navy has made major changes in its 2004 doctrine. Indian Navy has revamped its existing policies to factor in maritime terrorism, piracy and coastal security as the matter of great strategic significance. The strategic designs of India as the blue water navy, capable to operate in the open seas, to pursue and safeguard Indian oceanic interests raise the question of "how far India has got the naval capability, the capacity, to match such strategic intentions".
Author is a South Asian analyst. Email: [email protected]
http://www.kashmirwatch.com/showexc...hive=&start_from=&ucat=15&var1news=value1news
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma, in an interaction with SP's Naval Forces, highlights on the IN's role as the authority responsible for the overall maritime security of the nation. Browse through a glimpse of the interaction which would be followed by detailed interview in the successive editions of SP's Naval Forces.
SP's: Recognising the need for augmenting the rapid response mechanism to deal with maritime security challenges, the govern-ment post 26/11 has revamped the maritime security framework. What is your perspec-tive on the adequacy of approved infrastruc-ture and commensurate assets and how would it equip IN to effectively deal with this new dimension of maritime challenge?
CNS: The Cabinet Committee on Security has designated the IN as the authority responsible for the overall maritime security of the nation. This includes coastal and off-shore security. Patrolling and surveillance have been enhanced by the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Marine Police of coastal states. Inter-agency coor-dination has improved through conduct of regular exercises on coastal security. All concerned Central and state government agencies like the Marine Police, CISF, Fisheries Department, Port Authorities, State Police, and Customs and Immigration are included in these exercises.
Nine additional coast guard stations have been sanctioned at Karwar, Ratnagiri, Vadinar, Gopalpur, Minicoy, Androth, Karaikal, Hutbay and Nizampatnam and are to be integrated into the 'hub and spoke concept' with coastal police stations. In addition, ICG is set to induct ships, patrol boats and aircraft at an approximate cost of over Rs. 6,000 crore ($1.25 billion), for coastal security functions.
Setting up of a Static Coastal Radar chain and a networked chain of Automatic Identification System (AIS) stations along our coast and in the island territories is also being progressed expeditiously. The radar and AIS chain would be major coastal sur-veillance assets providing gapless cover all along the coast.
The National Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence Network will integrate the Navy, Coast Guard and marine police stations as also other agencies for seamless sharing of information, concern-ing maritime security. This network will also assist in real-time decision making to act on any developing threat at sea.
The Sagar Prahari Bal, which would com-prise of 1,000 men and 80 Fast Interceptor Craft, is being formed in the navy for dedi-cated maritime security of our assets.
All these measures will result in more effective coastal security for the nation.
SP's: Recently, the Defence Minister has announced sanction for a dedicated satellite for the IN which is expected to be launched by 2010. What are the plans for its effective utilisation in support of naval operations?
CNS: Satellite communication is at the heart of Navy's vision of future network centric operations in our area of interest. Satellite Communications are key enablers for achieving high speed, high capacity, seamless and secure communications over a wide area between all types of naval plat-forms including ships, submarines, aircraft and shore headquarters. From the opera-tional perspective, satellite communication network ushers in transformational changes in Network Centric Operations in any Navy. Satellite Communications allow for real-time information exchange in various forms such as voice, video, data, etc., which is quite unreliable in HF communications systems.
SP's: Network Centric Operation has acquired global prominence. What is your vision on empowering IN with suitable capabilities in this emerging field of force multipliers?
CNS: Network Centric Operations enable sharing information on real-time basis between widely dispersed forces and diverse platforms, in order to enhance battlefield transparency. Typically, a networked environment comprises of three 'grids'. The first is a Sensor Grid that collates information from multiple sensors and helps to generate a Common Operational Picture and therefore shared awareness of the 'battlespace'. The second grid, namely Information Grid, enables exchange or dissemination of information such as operational status, information for logistics and personnel management. The third grid is the Weapon Grid, which enables integration of multiple weapon systems in a force so as to optimise ordnance delivery on selected targets. These three grids together provide the foundation for efficient and effective maritime operations.
The IN has already developed these Grids through in-house efforts. These are being periodically upgraded through software and hardware modifications by harnessing technological changes. The vision of the Navy is to have Net Centric capabilities for all our platforms in the shortest time frame. Suitable projects have been formulated to achieve this capability.
SP's: What are the maritime security imperatives for India in the context of emerging maritime prowess of China with her expanding reach into the IOR?
CNS: China and India both have legitimate interests in ensuring the safety of Sea Lines of Communications in any part of the oceans, as necessary, including the Indian Ocean, as most of their energy needs necessarily have to transit the Indian Ocean. We have sought to build a co-operative construct, and over the past few years, interactions between the PLA (Navy) and the Indian Navy have reflected this change. In 2008, Admiral Wu Sheng Li, the PLA (Navy) Chief visited India that was reciprocated by a return visit by Admiral Sureesh Mehta in 2009. Our ships took part in the International Fleet Review at Qingdao in 2009. PLA (Navy) ships have visited Kochi. Recently, Indian naval officers from the Naval Higher Command Course visited China on a study tour. The IN is structured to have capabilities that seek to serve our national-maritime interests in a complex environment.
http://spsnavalforces.net/story.asp?Book=12&Article=1
SP's: Recognising the need for augmenting the rapid response mechanism to deal with maritime security challenges, the govern-ment post 26/11 has revamped the maritime security framework. What is your perspec-tive on the adequacy of approved infrastruc-ture and commensurate assets and how would it equip IN to effectively deal with this new dimension of maritime challenge?
CNS: The Cabinet Committee on Security has designated the IN as the authority responsible for the overall maritime security of the nation. This includes coastal and off-shore security. Patrolling and surveillance have been enhanced by the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Marine Police of coastal states. Inter-agency coor-dination has improved through conduct of regular exercises on coastal security. All concerned Central and state government agencies like the Marine Police, CISF, Fisheries Department, Port Authorities, State Police, and Customs and Immigration are included in these exercises.
Nine additional coast guard stations have been sanctioned at Karwar, Ratnagiri, Vadinar, Gopalpur, Minicoy, Androth, Karaikal, Hutbay and Nizampatnam and are to be integrated into the 'hub and spoke concept' with coastal police stations. In addition, ICG is set to induct ships, patrol boats and aircraft at an approximate cost of over Rs. 6,000 crore ($1.25 billion), for coastal security functions.
Setting up of a Static Coastal Radar chain and a networked chain of Automatic Identification System (AIS) stations along our coast and in the island territories is also being progressed expeditiously. The radar and AIS chain would be major coastal sur-veillance assets providing gapless cover all along the coast.
The National Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence Network will integrate the Navy, Coast Guard and marine police stations as also other agencies for seamless sharing of information, concern-ing maritime security. This network will also assist in real-time decision making to act on any developing threat at sea.
The Sagar Prahari Bal, which would com-prise of 1,000 men and 80 Fast Interceptor Craft, is being formed in the navy for dedi-cated maritime security of our assets.
All these measures will result in more effective coastal security for the nation.
SP's: Recently, the Defence Minister has announced sanction for a dedicated satellite for the IN which is expected to be launched by 2010. What are the plans for its effective utilisation in support of naval operations?
CNS: Satellite communication is at the heart of Navy's vision of future network centric operations in our area of interest. Satellite Communications are key enablers for achieving high speed, high capacity, seamless and secure communications over a wide area between all types of naval plat-forms including ships, submarines, aircraft and shore headquarters. From the opera-tional perspective, satellite communication network ushers in transformational changes in Network Centric Operations in any Navy. Satellite Communications allow for real-time information exchange in various forms such as voice, video, data, etc., which is quite unreliable in HF communications systems.
SP's: Network Centric Operation has acquired global prominence. What is your vision on empowering IN with suitable capabilities in this emerging field of force multipliers?
CNS: Network Centric Operations enable sharing information on real-time basis between widely dispersed forces and diverse platforms, in order to enhance battlefield transparency. Typically, a networked environment comprises of three 'grids'. The first is a Sensor Grid that collates information from multiple sensors and helps to generate a Common Operational Picture and therefore shared awareness of the 'battlespace'. The second grid, namely Information Grid, enables exchange or dissemination of information such as operational status, information for logistics and personnel management. The third grid is the Weapon Grid, which enables integration of multiple weapon systems in a force so as to optimise ordnance delivery on selected targets. These three grids together provide the foundation for efficient and effective maritime operations.
The IN has already developed these Grids through in-house efforts. These are being periodically upgraded through software and hardware modifications by harnessing technological changes. The vision of the Navy is to have Net Centric capabilities for all our platforms in the shortest time frame. Suitable projects have been formulated to achieve this capability.
SP's: What are the maritime security imperatives for India in the context of emerging maritime prowess of China with her expanding reach into the IOR?
CNS: China and India both have legitimate interests in ensuring the safety of Sea Lines of Communications in any part of the oceans, as necessary, including the Indian Ocean, as most of their energy needs necessarily have to transit the Indian Ocean. We have sought to build a co-operative construct, and over the past few years, interactions between the PLA (Navy) and the Indian Navy have reflected this change. In 2008, Admiral Wu Sheng Li, the PLA (Navy) Chief visited India that was reciprocated by a return visit by Admiral Sureesh Mehta in 2009. Our ships took part in the International Fleet Review at Qingdao in 2009. PLA (Navy) ships have visited Kochi. Recently, Indian naval officers from the Naval Higher Command Course visited China on a study tour. The IN is structured to have capabilities that seek to serve our national-maritime interests in a complex environment.
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Indian Navy ships in Jakarata on eastward deployment
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Indian Navy ships in Jakarata on eastward deployment
2010-05-25 17:00:00
The Indian Navy's guided missile destroyers INS Rana and INS Ranjit and two other ships reached Jakarata Tuesday as part of their eastward deployment, an official statement said Tuesday.
The guided missile corvette INS Kulish and fleet tanker INS Jyoti are also part of the deployment, during which the ships will undertake passage exercises with the navies of various countries including Indonesia, Australia and Singapore, the statement said.
The vessels, sailing under Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet Rear Admiral P. N. Murugesan, are likely to return to Indian waters by June 10.
The ships will be making port calls at Haiphong in Vietnam, Manila in Phillipines, Muara in Brunei, Bangkok in Thailand, Fremantle in Australia, Singapore and Port Kelang in Malaysia.
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Indian Navy ships in Jakarata on eastward deployment
2010-05-25 17:00:00
The Indian Navy's guided missile destroyers INS Rana and INS Ranjit and two other ships reached Jakarata Tuesday as part of their eastward deployment, an official statement said Tuesday.
The guided missile corvette INS Kulish and fleet tanker INS Jyoti are also part of the deployment, during which the ships will undertake passage exercises with the navies of various countries including Indonesia, Australia and Singapore, the statement said.
The vessels, sailing under Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet Rear Admiral P. N. Murugesan, are likely to return to Indian waters by June 10.
The ships will be making port calls at Haiphong in Vietnam, Manila in Phillipines, Muara in Brunei, Bangkok in Thailand, Fremantle in Australia, Singapore and Port Kelang in Malaysia.
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Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet- eastward deployment
INS Rana,Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer, arrived at Jakarta early today. INS Rana alongwith IN Ships Ranjit (Guided Missile Destroyer), Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) and Kulish (Missile Corvette) are on eastward deployment.
During the deployment the ships will undertake passage exercises with navies of various countries including Indonesian Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Republic of Singaporean Navy. In addition to Jakarta (Indonesia) the ships will variously be making port calls at Hai Phong (Veitnam), Manila (Phillipines), Muara (Brunei),Bangkok (Thailand), Fremantle (Australia), Singapore and Port Kelang(Malaysia).
The ships of the Eastern Fleet are sailing under the flag of Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF) RAdm PN Murugesan. The ships are likely to return to Indian waters by end Jun 10.
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet- eastward deployment
INS Rana,Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer, arrived at Jakarta early today. INS Rana alongwith IN Ships Ranjit (Guided Missile Destroyer), Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) and Kulish (Missile Corvette) are on eastward deployment.
During the deployment the ships will undertake passage exercises with navies of various countries including Indonesian Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Republic of Singaporean Navy. In addition to Jakarta (Indonesia) the ships will variously be making port calls at Hai Phong (Veitnam), Manila (Phillipines), Muara (Brunei),Bangkok (Thailand), Fremantle (Australia), Singapore and Port Kelang(Malaysia).
The ships of the Eastern Fleet are sailing under the flag of Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF) RAdm PN Murugesan. The ships are likely to return to Indian waters by end Jun 10.
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Indian Navy Commissions INS Shivalik Stealth Frigate Powered by LM2500-Based CODOG Arrangement
GE Marine reports that the Indian Navy commissioned the INS Shivalik stealth frigate on April 29, 2010, at the Indian Navy's shipyard in Mumbai. This first-in-class frigate, built by Mazagon Dock Ltd. (MDL), is powered by two GE LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines with two diesels in a COmbined Diesel Or Gas turbine (CODOG) configuration. This project marks the first LM2500-powered ship to enter service with the Indian Navy.The 4,600-ton INS Shivalik measures 143 meters in length with a beam of 17 meters. The stealth frigate can reach its maximum speed of 30 knots when operating the gas turbines, and 18 knots cruising on the diesel engines. The Indian Navy expects to commission two sister stealth frigates — INS Satpura and INS Sahyadiri -– each powered by twoLM2500 gas turbines in a CODOG system.
GE also provided four LM2500 gas turbine kits to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), Bangalore, which HAL assembled and tested for the Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier; the keel laying took place on February 28, 2009. This brings the total to 10 LM2500 propulsion modules HAL provided to the Indian Navy.
The LM2500 gas turbine kits were manufactured at GE's Evendale, Ohio, facility, and assembled and tested by HAL's Industrial & Marine Gas Turbine Division. HAL is one of the world's leading aerospace industries involved in the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, avionics and aerospace defense equipment. HAL's Industrial and Marine Gas Turbine Division is a licensed packager in India of GE's LM2500 marine gas turbines. MDL, India's prime shipyard, manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, as well as offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling.
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GE Marine reports that the Indian Navy commissioned the INS Shivalik stealth frigate on April 29, 2010, at the Indian Navy's shipyard in Mumbai. This first-in-class frigate, built by Mazagon Dock Ltd. (MDL), is powered by two GE LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines with two diesels in a COmbined Diesel Or Gas turbine (CODOG) configuration. This project marks the first LM2500-powered ship to enter service with the Indian Navy.The 4,600-ton INS Shivalik measures 143 meters in length with a beam of 17 meters. The stealth frigate can reach its maximum speed of 30 knots when operating the gas turbines, and 18 knots cruising on the diesel engines. The Indian Navy expects to commission two sister stealth frigates — INS Satpura and INS Sahyadiri -– each powered by twoLM2500 gas turbines in a CODOG system.
GE also provided four LM2500 gas turbine kits to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), Bangalore, which HAL assembled and tested for the Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier; the keel laying took place on February 28, 2009. This brings the total to 10 LM2500 propulsion modules HAL provided to the Indian Navy.
The LM2500 gas turbine kits were manufactured at GE's Evendale, Ohio, facility, and assembled and tested by HAL's Industrial & Marine Gas Turbine Division. HAL is one of the world's leading aerospace industries involved in the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, avionics and aerospace defense equipment. HAL's Industrial and Marine Gas Turbine Division is a licensed packager in India of GE's LM2500 marine gas turbines. MDL, India's prime shipyard, manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, as well as offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling.
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Indian Navy employee held for spying for Pakistan - India - The Times of India
NEW DELHI: An employee of the Indian Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan and police claimed to have recovered from him some "secret and sensitive" documents like photograph of the Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment.
24-year-old Chand Kumar Prasad, posted in the Navy's Aircraft Maintenance Unit in Mumbai, was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell from New Delhi Railway Station yesterday, police sources said.
He was allegedly passing on classified information to a Pakistan High Commission official through another person, they said.
Police sources said certain "secret and sensitive" documents like photograph of Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment were recovered from Prasad.
He was produced before a magistrate today and was remanded to five-day police custody.
NEW DELHI: An employee of the Indian Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan and police claimed to have recovered from him some "secret and sensitive" documents like photograph of the Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment.
24-year-old Chand Kumar Prasad, posted in the Navy's Aircraft Maintenance Unit in Mumbai, was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell from New Delhi Railway Station yesterday, police sources said.
He was allegedly passing on classified information to a Pakistan High Commission official through another person, they said.
Police sources said certain "secret and sensitive" documents like photograph of Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment were recovered from Prasad.
He was produced before a magistrate today and was remanded to five-day police custody.
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