Indian Navy
Discuss combat capability of Indian Navy, its surface and submerged fleets, its aviation branch, future acquisitions, transformation into a blue water force etc.
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Submarines have long been silent sentinels of the deep, wielding a potent mix of stealth, mobility, and firepower. In this technological arms race, two modern submarines, the German U-212 and the...
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Two months ago, India's defence minister made a statement proposing a fleet of five to six new aircraft carriers. This ambitious plan, if realized, would significantly enhance India's naval...
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India's decision for its next-generation submarines under Project-75I has sparked a debate regarding the integration of Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) for sub-sonic cruise missiles. The core of the...
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French aerospace manufacturer, Dassault Aviation, is significantly increasing production of its Rafale fighter jet to meet a growing global demand. The company plans to ramp up production from two...
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The Indian Ministry of Defense is poised to approve a significant ₹70,000 crore (approximately US$8.4 billion) contract for the construction of advanced stealth frigates for the Indian Navy. This...
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In a move that signals a significant leap forward for its naval capabilities, the Indian Navy is undergoing a major modernization effort by ditching steam-powered propulsion systems in favor of...
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In a significant development, India's naval aspirations appear to be expanding beyond the initially planned three-carrier fleet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent declaration, "We will not...
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The Indian Navy's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is set to receive a significant upgrade to its targeting and navigation capabilities with the procurement of the Head Up Display (HUD) Mk1N-NP and...
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In a significant move towards bolstering national security and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, the Indian Navy has embarked on an ambitious plan to indigenously develop a range of marine...
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The Indian Navy is actively considering extending the operational life of its MiG-29K fighter jet fleet beyond the initially planned retirement date of 2035. This development comes in response to...
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The 1980s HDW submarine deal stands as a stark reminder of how corruption can undermine even the most promising defense initiatives. Initially hailed as a catalyst for India's submarine ambitions...
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The Indian Navy is poised to significantly enhance its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities with the planned deployment of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system on...
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The Indian Navy's pursuit of new submarines under Project 75I has reached a critical juncture, with the German-made ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) U-212CD submarine successfully completing...
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Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a major Indian engineering firm, has teamed up with Navantia, a shipbuilding company from Spain, to offer India a new generation submarine. They're calling their proposal...
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In a strategic pivot, the Indian Navy is setting its sights on domestically developed solutions to bolster its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capabilities. This shift comes in the wake...
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India's strategic ambitions are closely tied to its naval prowess, and a central pillar of this ambition is the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-3 (IAC-3). This proposed 65,000-tonne vessel is slated...
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NEW DELHI - India is set to begin construction on its third aircraft carrier soon, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh revealed in an interview with The Tribune. This new carrier will be similar in...
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India's ambitious Project 75 (I) seeks to strengthen its naval forces with six new, state-of-the-art conventional submarines. In a strategic partnership, German shipbuilding powerhouse...
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India's pursuit of new submarines under Project-75I is encountering a potential roadblock due to concerns over American technology embedded in the Spanish S-80 Plus submarine, a leading contender...
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The Indian Navy, a formidable force in the Indian Ocean, is charting a bold course towards complete self-reliance. By 2040, it aims to construct its entire fleet of warships entirely within India...
