Indian Navy Developments & Discussions

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IBSAMAR 2010 - 11 ships in India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise

2010-09-16 The Indian Ocean region off Durban is abuzz with activity as 11 ships of the navies of India, Brazil and South Africa engaged in nautical exercises as part of the ongoing IBSAMAR, India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise.

This is the second edition of IBSAMAR, being conducted from September 13 to 27 and is a multi-dimensional exercise wherein various naval scenarios are being exercised, a Defence spokesperson said here today.

The exercises are structured with the aim of sharing best practices in various facets of naval operations, he said. The ships participating are: Mysore, Tabar, Ganga and Aditya of the Indian Navy; Amatola, Spioenkop, Drakensburg, Charlotte Maxeke, Queen Modjadji-I and Galeshewe of the South African Navy, and the Brazillian Naval Ship Niteroi.

Associated integral helicopters including Lynx and Seakings are also participating in the excercise. The inaugural India-Brasil-South Africa trilateral exercise was held in South Africa in May 2008. IBSA is a unique forum which brings together the three large democracies from the three different continents, all facing common challenges.

IBSAMAR is conducted by the Joint Work Group for Defence, among the 16 Joint Working Groups of the three nations looking into various cooperation initiatives.

IBSAMAR 2010 - 11 ships in India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise | India Defence

 

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Exercise Habu Nag - India, United States to Conclude Naval Exercise in East China Sea

2010-10-04 Indian and the US navy are conducting their annual amphibious training exercise -- Habu Nag -- in the East China Sea, which is designed to enhance their bilateral interoperability, including humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is participating in this exercise, while several officers of the Indian Armed Forces embarked to observe Navy and Marine amphibious training and to participate in a tabletop exercise.

The exercise that started on September 29 is scheduled to conclude today. "A key aspect is that the US has Marines embedded with Navy staff, doing jobs for the Navy that are Marine Corps oriented and vice versa," said Lt Col Evan Holt, a Marine liaison officer assigned to Commander, Task Force 76, who is working with the Indian officers. "We want to demonstrate how two different services with two different goals mesh their operations and personnel to complete those goals," Holt said.

Cmdr Gagan Kaushal, of the Indian navy said the exercise gives them the chance to get a ground view of how everything is executed. "It also gives us the chance to get a ground view of how everything is executed," he said. Noting that it has been a wonderful experience being on a US ship, Col Manoj Tiwari, of the Indian army said: "We have learned a lot about the US Marine Corps and how they function and work with the naval element.

We have the experience on land; what we hope to learn is how the Marines perform landings and facilitate more fluid interaction between our own naval and amphibious elements."

U.S. Navy Report
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is participating in exercise Habu Nag 2010, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise between the United States and India taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 5. The exercise is designed to enhance U.S.-Indian bilateral interoperability during amphibious operations, including humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Several officers of the Indian Armed Forces embarked Essex Sept. 28 to observe Navy and Marine amphibious training and to participate in a tabletop exercise.

"It has been a wonderful experience being on a U.S. ship," said Col. Manoj Tiwari, of the Indian army. "We have learned a lot about the U.S. Marine Corps and how they function and work with the naval element. We have the experience on land; what we hope to learn is how the Marines perform landings and facilitate more fluid interaction between our own naval and amphibious elements." The Indian military has no marine corps. Instead they deploy a specially trained amphibious army division to perform beach landings. Officers of that unit are working alongside U.S. Marine representatives to share knowledge and prepare for future scenarios and amphibious operations.

"A key aspect is that the U.S. has Marines embedded with Navy staff, doing jobs for the Navy that are Marine Corps oriented and vice versa," said Lt. Col. Evan Holt, a Marine liaison officer assigned to Commander, Task Force 76, who is working with the Indian officers. "We want to demonstrate how two different services with two different goals mesh their operations and personnel to complete those goals." For the Indian navy, the exercise allows them to see first hand amphibious operations at sea.

"This operation gives us a birds-eye view of how amphibious operations are organized," said Cmdr. Gagan Kaushal, of the Indian navy. "It also gives us the chance to get a ground view of how everything is executed." Habu Nag is just one bilateral exercise conducted between the U.S. and India. In addition, U.S. Navy ships conduct numerous routine visits to India each year.

Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the Western Pacific.

Exercise Habu Nag - India, United States to Conclude Naval Exercise in East China Sea | India Defence

 

[neo29]

Western India Shipyard bags Rs 72-cr order from Defence Min

Western India Shipyard Ltd (WISL), today said that it has secured a major order to repair a naval vessel (INS Sujata) for around Rs 72-crore with an option of increase in the value of the contract up to 15 per cent. The time-frame to complete the order is 11-months, the company said in a press release issued here. The current assignment is the largest-ever order bagged by WISL since its incorporation in 1992. WISL is also in an advanced stage of discussions with various large ship-owners such as Shipping Corporation of India, Dredging Corporation of India, Ambuja Cement, SIEM of Norway, Adani Shipping, Essar Shipping, Jindal Shipping, etc for entering into a long-term relationship, the release said. The company's Director & CEO, Subhash Mutreja, said that "following the restructuring, the repair facility is operational in full capacity. The existing order from the Defence Ministry, which also happens to be the largest order ever placed by the defence to a private ship repair facility augurs the confidence in our capability. We are in touch with several other players and expect to have a robust order-book in the coming months.

Western India Shipyard bags Rs 72-cr order from Defence Min

 

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Indian Navy, Coast Guard to be Aided by Satellite based Coastal Security System

The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Telemetry Tracking and Command Network is developing a satellite based detection system for coastal security. These measures are now being initiated following the 2008 terrorist attacks in which terrorists entered Mumbai through the sea route.

The system will enhance the maritime surveillance plans of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Aviation Week quotes anonymous sources:
"At present the ICG is equipped with technology to trace vessels which are over 20 meters [66 ft.] in length. The new radar will take the surveillance to vessels below 20 meters, which is very crucial. Generally small boats pose bigger threats."

The new facility will be tested by the Tri-Service Command at Andaman with the help of ISRO's ground station.
"The coastal security has been one of the primary concerns of Indian security and defense officials post-[Mumbai attacks]. The lack of [new] systems has [been] seen as a serious lapse by the Indian government ... Now, with ISRO stepping in, it will add more teeth to India's maritime security plans. Bangalore-based Bharat Electronics Ltd. also is developing new radars that will be installed in various coastal lines. User trials are over and the project has now entered the execution stage."

At present, Coast Guard vessels communicate with VHF transmitters. The new satellite-based system will enable the Coast Guard and the Navy to track vessels accurately and locate the ones that are not registered.

Indian Navy, Coast Guard to be Aided by Satellite based Coastal Security System | India Defence

 

[rakesh]

What is basic difference between Lada & Amur class submarine?

 

[Patriot]

Four special ships for Navy

Ajay Banerjee
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 10
Signalling an important change in the long-term strategic plan of its armed forces, the Defence Ministry has okayed the purchase of four specialised ships that will triple the existing capability of launching offensive sea-borne "out of country operations" by the forces.

These ships, called the Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), are essentially a modern-day sea-based version of the Roman epic "Trojan horse". Each carries in its huge lower deck hundreds of troops with tanks, vehicles and cargo. Such a ship can deliver men and equipment near a sea beach and does not need a berthing dock providing the option for landing thousands of troops near a spot chosen to attack.

The Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Defence Minister AK Antony, met earlier this week and cleared the purchase alongside the purchase of four additional long-range maritime aircraft for the Navy. The aircraft will allow dominance over the Indian Ocean. Currently, the Navy is woefully short of maritime surveillance platforms.

The additional LPDs were the first step towards increasing capability to launch "out-of-country operations", set to be tripled over the next few years, sources said.

The Navy, at present, has one LPD, the INS Jalashwa, a 16,000-tonne displacement vessel. It was purchased form the USA for $50 million in 2007. The purchase of four additional LPDs would be done at a cost of more than $3.3 billion or Rs 18,000 crore. This time, the ministry has decided to call for a global tender. At least two of the ships would be manufactured at shipyard in India.

Forces that move across sea are referred to as "amphibious task force". At present, India has the capability to move a Brigade, some 5,000 men, using the lone LPD along with a fleet of five smaller 4,500-tonne vessels called the Landing Ship Tank Large (LSTL) each of which can carry 10 tanks, 11 combat trucks and 500 troops.





The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Nation

 

[Patriot]

Indian Naval Chief begins visit to Israel

TEL AVIV (PTI): India's Naval Chief Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma heading a high-level delegation began a four day visit to Israel, as New Delhi and Tel Aviv are poised to start joint development and production of futuristic weapon systems and platforms.

Defence sources here described the visit a part of "service to service cooperation" during which wide ranging defence cooperation between the countries will be reviewed.

Verma, invited by his Israeli counterpart Eliezer Marom, will also call upon Defence Minister Ehud Barak, Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi and other senior defence officials during his four day trip.

He will visit the Haifa cemetery Tuesday to lay a wreath on the memorial of fallen Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the liberation of Haifa during World War I.

India's Naval Chief Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma

A large number of Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives in this region during the First World War and nearly 900 are cremated or buried in cemeteries across Israel.

A unique ceremony commemorating the sacrifice of Indian soldiers was observed this year on September 22 as part of the Haifa Day celebrations.

The Indian army commemorates September 23rd every year as Haifa Day, to pay its respects to the two brave Indian Cavalry Regiments that helped liberate the city in 1918 following a dashing cavalry action by the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade.

In the autumn of that year, the Brigade was a part of the Allied Forces sweeping northwards through Palestine in what is seen as the last great cavalry campaign in history.

"No more remarkable cavalry action of its scale was fought in the whole course of the campaign. Machine gun bullets over and over again failed to stop the galloping horses even though many of them succumbed afterwards to their injuries", is how the Official History of the War (Military operation Egypt and Palestine: volume 2) describes the Indian troops bravery.

Captain Aman Singh Bahadur and Dafadar Jor Singh were awarded the Indian Order of Merit (IOM) and Captain Anop Singh and 2nd Lt Sagat Singh were awarded the Military Cross (MC) as recognition for their bravery in this battle.

Major Dalpat Singh (MC) is known in the annals of history as the Hero of Haifa for his critical role in the Liberation of the city.

India and Israel are said to be recently discussing the prospect of further expanding defence relationship with strategic implications.

The volume of defence business between the two countries can be gauged from the fact that Israel has already supplied Barak missiles to the navy, night fighting devices to the Army and the Air Force and improved the radar network of the Indian Air Forces supplying hitech electronic warfare systems and information technology.

The first of the three Phalcon airborne early warning radar systems (AWACS) supplied by Israel as part of a 1.1 billion USDs deal has given a big boost to India's reconnaissance capabilities.

As per local sources, India is Israel's single largest importer of its defence equipment constituting about 50 per cent of Israel's defence exports and about 30 per cent of India's imports.

India has also sought to replace weapons procurement from Israel with joint development projects, including potential sale of the jointly manufactured defence equipments to other countries.









Indian Naval Chief begins visit to Israel :: Brahmand.com

 

[Patriot]

Naval Auxiliary Craft Ambuda Inducted into Southern Naval Command Naval Ship Repair Yard

2010-10-11 A 930 tonne Naval Auxiliary Craft Ambuda was inducted into the Southern Naval command's Naval Ship Repair Yard today. The induction ceremony was conducted by Commodore Ajay Kumar Sinha, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Southern Naval Command at the Naval base.

The vessel operated by a crew of 19 was 50 m long and is fitted with two engines, a Naval press release said. The sea going barge, capable of speed up to 12 knots was named after the previous Auxiliar which served the Indian Navy for over 40 years and de-inducted in February 2007. Ambuda, has a capacity of 500 T fresh water and capable of serving Navy's warships at anchorage outside the harbour and elsewhere to ensure quick operational turnaround.

It was equipped with all essential and latest communication and navigation equipment and also carries a Rigid Inflatable Boat. The vessel complies with the standards of India Register of Shipping and Intentional Maritime Organization for vessels of similar class, the release said.







Naval Auxiliary Craft Ambuda Inducted into Southern Naval Command Naval Ship Repair Yard | India Defence

 

[bobli]

INS Shakti launched at Italian shipyard

London, Oct 11 (PTI) Amid chanting of Vedic hymns and breaking of a coconut, INS Shakti, the second Fleet Tanker of Indian Navy, was today launched at an Italian shipyard in Genoa.
The tanker is being built by Italian ship builder Fincantieri under a contract signed in April 2008, valued at Euro 300 million. The contract includes two vessels.
INS Deepak, the first of the two Fleet Tankers to be designed and built in Italy, is at an advanced stage of trials preceding delivery to the Indian Navy. It is scheduled for delivery to India at the end of this year.
Shakti is being built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard, using many modern and state-of-the-art ship building methods and concepts, with advanced outfitting. It is expected to be delivered within two years.
The trials of INS Shakti will start in December this year. Its delivery and commissioning in India is expected to take place in the middle of next year.
The Fleet Tankers would be the first warships in Indian waters made by Fincantieri, the premiere shipbuilding company in Europe.
The ships are in double hull configuration, which provides greater safety against accidental oil spillages, in accordance with latest MARPOL regulations.
Homai Saha, wife of Ambassador Debabrata Saha, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, broke the coconut while launching the tanker. She also broke a bottle of champagne at the ship''s bow in keeping with the Italian tradition.



..just found this in msn news..

 

[RAM]

Fincantieri: "Shakti" helicopter carrier unit for Indian Navy launched yesterday in Genoa

Yesterday at Fincantieri's shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genova) there was the launching of the second of two fleet tankers ordered by the Indian Navy, with delivery scheduled by the end of the next year. Present at the ceremony were Debabrata Saha, ambassador for the Republic of India in Italy and Alberto Maestrini, head of Fincantieri Naval Vessels Business Unit. First announced at Euronaval in 2008, the order is the first surface vessel India has ever made to a European company and followed a selection procedure with strong international competitors, especially from Russia and Korea.

At 175 metres long, 25 wide and 19 high, the fleet tanker is a supply and logistic support vessel with a displacement at full load of 27,500 tonnes and a propulsion system of two 10,000 kW diesel engines enabling her to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. Notable features of the vessel are its propulsion system incorporating a shaft with adjustable pitch propellers and a flight deck for medium weight helicopters (up to 10 tons). Maximum passenger capacity is 250 including crew and additional forces. Equipped with double hatches the tanker can refuel four vessels at the same time.

In accordance with the new Marpol regulations of the International Maritime Organization regarding protection of the environment, the ship has been built with a double hull. This will afford greater protection to the fuel tanks, thereby avoiding the risk of pollution in case of collision or damage.

Cooperation with India started in 2004 when Fincantieri drew up two contracts with Cochin shipyard for the design of an engine (one of the most powerful non-nuclear propulsion systems in the world), technology transfer and provision of complementary services for the construction of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC). Furthermore, in 2007 the company delivered the "Sagar Nidhi", an oceanographic vessel for the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) of Madras, which is already operating off the Indian coast to the great satisfaction of the customer.

Fincantieri considers the East market and the development of cooperation with the high prestige Indian partner to be strategic, as witnessed by two events – the opening in recent years of a representative office in New Delhi and the company's participation every year at the leading naval fair.


Avionews - Agenzia stampa del settore aeronautico, elicotteristico, aerospaziale e della difesa

 

[Rebelkid]

How much choppers can this baby carry ? and any idea what Heli's they will be carrying ?

 

[bobli]

This is funny, i was reading the old news about INS Deepak in below article.
This was exactly same as above one, just the dates changed.
lol...even the news sites doing copy ..paste...

"17:17 GMT, February 12, 2010 Genoa | Today at Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) there was the launch of the first of two fleet tankers ordered by the Indian Navy, with delivery scheduled by the end of the year. Present at the ceremony were Arif S. Khan, ambassador for the Republic of India in Italy, Corrado Antonini, Chairman of Fincantieri, Admiral Franco Paoli, commander of the Naval Department of the Upper Tyrrhenian Sea. First announced at Euronaval in 2008, the order is the first surface vessel India has ever made to a European company and followed a selection procedure with strong international competitors, especially from Russia and Korea.

At 175 metres long, 25 wide and 19 high, the fleet tanker is a supply and logistic support vessel with a displacement at full load of 27,500 tonnes and a propulsion system of two 10,000 kW diesel engines enabling her to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. Notable features of the vessel are its propulsion system incorporating a shaft with adjustable pitch propellers and a flight deck for medium weight helicopters (up to 10 tons). Maximum passenger capacity is 250 including crew and additional forces.
Equipped with double hatches the tanker can refuel four vessels at the same time.

In accordance with the new Marpol regulations of the International Maritime Organization regarding protection of the environment, the ship has been built with a double hull. This will afford greater protection to the fuel tanks, thereby avoiding the risk of pollution in case of collision or damage.

Cooperation with India started in 2004 when Fincantieri drew up two contracts with Cochin shipyard for the design of an engine (one of the most powerful non-nuclear propulsion systems in the world), technology transfer and provision of complementary services for the construction of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC). Furthermore, in 2007 the company delivered the "Sagar Nidhi", an oceanographic vessel for the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) of Madras, which is already operating off the Indian coast to the great satisfaction of the customer.

Fincantieri considers the East market and the development of cooperation with the high prestige Indian partner to be strategic, as witnessed by two events – the opening in recent years of a representative office in New Delhi and the company's participation every year at the leading naval fair, "Defexpo".

The partnership has been successful as the Indian Navy has exercised its option (provided under the original contract) and ordered a second sister fleet tanker, which is under construction at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard for delivery in late 2011."""

 

[Arahan]

How much choppers can this baby carry ? and any idea what Heli's they will be carrying ?

you mean amphibious assault ships.. Mistral class can carry 16 heavy or 35 light helis.... And Juan Carlos I can carry upto 30 aircraft's (both fixed wing and rotary wing)

 

[RAM]

India'n Navys second Italian fleet tanker launch "Shakti"

Livefist - The Best of Indian Defence: Indian Navy's 2nd Italian Fleet Tanker 'Shakti' Launched

 

[ajtr]

Vietnam offers repair services for Indian warships​

Thu, Oct 14 06:26 AM
In a significant gesture, Vietnam has offered repair and maintenance facilities for Indian warships at its ports, taking bilateral military relations up several notches. After a meeting with Defence Minister A K Antony in Hanoi, his counterpart Gen Phung Quang Thanh welcomed more port calls by the Indian Navy and offered maintenance and repair facilities for warships at Vietnam ports.

This would extend a major advantage to the Indian Navy that has been scaling up operations in the region, specially in the South China Sea where several patrols have been carried out in the past few years. Vietnam is strategically located in the region and has several sea ports, including Hai Phong, located near China's Hainan island, that could be of great interest to India.

Hai Phong is possibly the nearest port made available for the Indian Navy to the Hainan island where the biggest Chinese naval base in the region is located. China has constructed a major naval base that includes an underground facility that can hide the movement of submarines from spy satellites.

The military facility, the nearest Chinese naval base to India, is located barely 1,200 nautical miles from the strategic Mallaca strait and provides access to the Indian Ocean — a region that New Delhi considers its personal security responsibility. In 2008, China deployed its new Jin-class nuclear submarine, which is armed with 12 nuclear tipped missiles, to Hainan.

Vietnam's offer came even as Antony announced that India would host a joint jungle and mountain warfare exercise with the country next year and New Delhi would help upgrade capabilities of the Vietnamese armed forces.

After meeting with the top Vietnamese leadership including Gen Phung Quang Thanh, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and the President Nguyen Minh Triet in Hanoi on Wednesday, Antony announced that India would help enhance the capabilities of the Vietnamese forces in general and would focus on the Navy in particular.

It may be recalled that India is already supplying spare parts for the Petya-class of light frigates that are operated by the Vietnamese Navy. India has already decommissioned 11 of the Russian origin warships. After Wednesday's meeting, the Indian Navy will increase its involvement to other types of warships, possibly including maintenance of the new Kilo-class submarines that Vietnam has ordered from Russia.

Speaking after the meeting, Antony said that "New Delhi will provide support to Vietnam to enhance and upgrade capabilities of its Services in general and the Navy in particular" and emphasised that India will help Vietnam in its "capacity building for repair and maintenance of its platforms".

Besides, the "joint training in mountain and jungle warfare in India next year", the India Army will also impart IT and English Training to Vietnamese Armymen. "The two sides will work towards developing cooperation among defence institutes and establishing links for sharing experience and knowledge," Antony said.

 

[Patriot]

Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kalpeni Commissioned

The Latest Fast Attack Craft of the Indian Navy, INS Kalpeni was commissioned into the Indian Navy today by Justice Jasti Chelameswar, Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala at Naval Base Kochi. The Ship propelled by three powerful Water Jets can achieve speed in excess of 35 Knots. INS Kalpeni would operate under the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Naval Command and based at Kochi. The ship would bolster the capabilities of Southern Naval Command in coastal surveillance and search and destruction of fast moving targets. The Ship commanded by Lieutenant Commander Subhal Nathan has a crew of 3 officers and 38 sailors onboard.

The formal and solemn ceremony commenced with the Inspection of a Guard of Honour by the Chief Justice. Thereafter the Commanding Officer of INS Kalpeni introduced the Crew of the Ship to the Chief Guest. The Commissioning Warrant signed by the Chief of Naval Staff was read out by the Commanding Officer then. The formal ceremony was completed when the Naval Ensign and the National Flag was hoisted onboard the Ship for the first time along with the traditional breaking of the Commissioning Pennant. This ceremony was carried out with the Parading of the Colour Guard and to the accompaniment of the National Anthem. Later the Justice unveiled the Ships Plaque.

Justice Jasti Chelameswar while conveying his good wishes to the crew of INS Kalpeni reminded the audience that even peace loving nations have to negotiate the terms of peace from a position of strength. Rear Admiral KC Shekar, Chairman and Managing Director Garden Reach Shipyard in his address informed the gathering that the ship with nearly 95 % indigenous content was completed in 24 months. The CMD also expressed their pride in their association with the Indian Navy and reaffirmed their resolve to continue this association in defence of national interests. Vice Admiral KN Sushil, Flag officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command complemented the Shipbuilder in the construction of such a fine ship. The Admiral also dwelt upon the clear and present challenges to the security environment in the area and expressed optimism that the ship would rise up to the challenges.

INS Kalpeni an improved version of the Bangaram Class Fast Attack Craft is conceived, designed and built indigenously. The commissioning of the ship is another milestone in the continuing saga of indigenisation in the field of warship design and construction. INS Kalpeni is the seventh of a batch of 10 ships being built at Garden Reach Shipyard Kolkota. The main armament of the ship is 30mm CRN 91 Gun with an Optronic Pedestal Sight as its Director. In addition the ship has been fitted with 11 Machine guns of various types and shoulder launched IGLA Surface to Air Missiles to neutralise aerial threats.







Chindits: Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kalpeni Commissioned

 

[sesha_maruthi27]

Is BRAHMOS installed on this ship. I don't know much about Ships, so correct me if I am wrong.

 

[vikramrana_1812]

Indian Navy inducts new warship INS Kalpeni

Is BRAHMOS installed on this ship. I don't know much about Ships, so correct me if I am wrong.

No - The ship has been fitted with 11 machineguns and shoulder-launched IGLA surface-to-air missiles to neutralise aerial threats.

Read more: Indian Navy inducts new warship INS Kalpeni - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...Kalpeni/articleshow/6747681.cms#ixzz12Kh80300

 

[lambu]

Landing Platform Docks are also called Amphibious Warfare Ships . India has 20 ships in service as of today. source Wikipedia.

 

[RAM]

Sikorsky Aircraft eye Indian corporate sector to sell choppers



HYDERABAD: Besides Indian defence, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation , a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp , USA, eyes corporate sector of the country to sell its helicopters, a top company official said today.

The chopper maker is also set to close a deal of supplying 16 helicopters worth USD 300 to USD 500 million to Indian navy by next year end.

According to AVM Walia, Managing Director Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation- Asia and south Asia, there will be a huge demand of 400 to 500 helicopters in the country.

"There will be a huge requirement of helicopters in various sectors. Oil and natural gas, emergency medical services, pilgrim tourism fields are opening up. In my perspective, there will be a requirement of 400 to 500 helicopters of various categories in India alone. Sikorsky definitely expects good share of it and it may not be very high," Walia told PTI.

He said the company had already supplied five choppers to different corporate and high net worth individuals.

On a question on the defence market, he said, "India is in the threshold of inducting so many helicopters in the next five to seven years and Sikorsky will play a big role."

Walia sees growing demand in tourism and hill station transportation segments besides demand from high net worth individuals.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...ctor-to-sell-choppers/articleshow/6775532.cms