India and Japan signed MoU for co-development of UNICORN mast.
India and Japan signed MoU for co-development of UNICORN mast.
NGCs might be perfectly placed to receive these. Along with ofcourse P17B.
MoI seems to be Intent instead of Understanding.
Exclusive: INS Brahmaputra restoration reaches milestone after fire incident
We don't know yet if it would be financially feasible to refurbish the frigate.
We don't know yet if it would be financially feasible to refurbish the frigate.
Italian 'Black Shark' back in contest for navy's torpedo need
Italian 'Black Shark' torpedo, which courted controversy more than a decade ago after it came under allegations of corruption and irregularities, is back in contention for an Indian Navy requirement of heavy weight torpedoes for the Kalvari class submarines.
Manufactured by Leonardo, erstwhile Finmeccanica, the torpedo is being considered for the requirement of 48 heavyweight torpedoes after the Italian company was taken off the blacklist. Other options for the estimated ₹3,000 crore contract are from Germany and France.
The Navy has been seeking to acquire new HWTs for over a decade now. The last bid was a competition between a German and a French torpedo for the requirement, with the French F21 coming out to be technically compliant and the lowest bidder. However, the contract could not reach the signing stage.
The defence ministry subsequently approved a two-pronged plan - acquisition of a limited quantity of 48 torpedoes to meet immediate requirements from a foreign vendor and a Make in India plan for the larger requirement. Defence Research and Development Organisation could take a lead role on the indigenous project by roping in a private partner.
The Black Shark was the frontrunner for a requirement of 98 torpedoes in 2008-09. However, the project was dropped in 2013 and the case was referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation by the defence ministry.
There is acceptance of necessity for 31 more powerful warships and submarines
31 ships according to me:
1. Project 75I class SSK = 06
2. Next Generation Corvette = 08
3. Additional Kalvari class SSK = 03
4. P-17B class FFG = 07
5. Next Generation Survey Vessels = 05
6. Multi Purpose Vessels = 02
31 ships according to me:
1. Project 75I class SSK = 06
2. Next Generation Corvette = 08
3. Additional Kalvari class SSK = 03
4. P-17B class FFG = 07
5. Next Generation Survey Vessels = 05
6. Multi Purpose Vessels = 02
Numbers are not rounding up for me. It is exceeding 63
Ships which are under construction:
1. Samarthak class MPV = 02
2. Kalvari class SSK = 01
3. Visakhapatnam class DDG = 01
4. Nilgiri class FFG = 07
5. Talwar class FFG = 04
6. Mahe class ASWSWC = 08
7. Arnala class ASWSWC = 08
8. Sandhyak class SVL = 03
9. Nistar class DSV = 02
10. Diving Support Craft = 05
11. Fleet Support Ship = 05
12. Cadet Training Ship = 03
13. Next Generation OPV = 11
14. Next Generation Missile Vessel = 06
Total = 66
I have excluded the 02 P77 class SSNs.
From 66,
subtract 05 DSC (minor vessels)
subtract 01 SVL (only 2 left)
add 02 P77
add 01 ARS
66 - 5 - 1 +2 + 1 = 63
Navy never counts or reveals the following classes:
- SSNs meant to be taken on lease from Russia
- SSBNs
- Tugs, Barges and other auxilliaries
Edit - On second thoughts, I see the CNS has counted 1 submarine + 62 ships. So the figure of 62 does not include the 2 SSNs.
Let me recheck.
Here is a chart of Indian Navy order book for last 2 years. I had to fill in the blanks with assumed figures so it is not very accurate.
However the purpose is to illustrate a trend. For long time we had 40-ish ships on order, which dipped 37 ships at its lowest point in July 2022. After than a Modi gormint just went into order mode leading to the highest of 67 ship on order.
The trend is set to continue with Navy systematically working through its AON list. The main hard rocks to overcome are IAC-2, P-75I, MCMV and LPD.
P-75I seems to have a faint light at end of tunnel
IAC-2 files will be moved once IN bags the 26 Rafale order
MCMV and LPD is as distant as ever
However the purpose is to illustrate a trend. For long time we had 40-ish ships on order, which dipped 37 ships at its lowest point in July 2022. After than a Modi gormint just went into order mode leading to the highest of 67 ship on order.
The trend is set to continue with Navy systematically working through its AON list. The main hard rocks to overcome are IAC-2, P-75I, MCMV and LPD.
P-75I seems to have a faint light at end of tunnel
IAC-2 files will be moved once IN bags the 26 Rafale order
MCMV and LPD is as distant as ever
One thing that we have improved heavily is auxiliary fleet. From DSRV to survey vessel, every capability is increasing.
Serious shortcomings persist around mine countermeasures (MCV), lack of modern torpedoes and amphibious ships.
1 lakh crore deal for 26 rafales + 3 scorpene. dollar main convert karo toh 13.3 billion US dollars. 65,000 crore for 26 rafales. roughly convert karo toh $8.6 Billion. Lmao. thats $308 million per aircraft. is desh ke gobar planners or gobar leaders aur unke gobar bhakts....sab ke sab iss desh ko le dubenge. mass unemployment issue na ban jaye iss liye hindu-muslim dange karwate raho. uske upar itne mehnge imports karwate raho.
3 billion ka aircrft carrier. 8.8 billion ke 26 aircraft.....amazing. kisi ne iske upar koi objection nahin uthaya ab tak. had these 8 billion invested into a domestic programme, toh ab tak amca ki line lag chuki hoti.
15 saal baad we will again pay 8 billion dollars to upgrade these same aircraft like we did for mirage 2000.
is desh main lakhon log abhi bhi khule main hagte hain lekin kisi ko parvah nahin ki paise education, industrialisation ya domestic stealth fighter program main hi laga dein. Chutiya desh chutiya praja.
3 billion ka aircrft carrier. 8.8 billion ke 26 aircraft.....amazing. kisi ne iske upar koi objection nahin uthaya ab tak. had these 8 billion invested into a domestic programme, toh ab tak amca ki line lag chuki hoti.
15 saal baad we will again pay 8 billion dollars to upgrade these same aircraft like we did for mirage 2000.
is desh main lakhon log abhi bhi khule main hagte hain lekin kisi ko parvah nahin ki paise education, industrialisation ya domestic stealth fighter program main hi laga dein. Chutiya desh chutiya praja.
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The issue of concern is that Navy is pushing for 31 Rafale Ms for the IAC1 follow on. If this happens, this will be a very big blow to TEDBF.
Pakistan choosing weapons over welfare of its people: Navy chief | India News - Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: Pakistan is choosing weapons over the welfare of its people despite its precarious economic condition, Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Mond.
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