Defence Minister Commissions INS Vajrakosh at Karwar

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Ministry of Defence
09-September, 2015 17:03 IST
Defence Minister Commissions INS Vajrakosh at Karwar

The DefenceMinister Shri Manohar Parrikar, commissioned INS ‘Vajrakosh’, the latest establishment of the Indian Navy today at Karwar, Karnataka.

Karwar is poised to emerge as the Indian Navy’s premier base on the Western seaboard in the not too distant future. Some of the vital naval assets are planned to be based there. Naval units operating out of Karwar are required to be equipped with specialised armaments and missiles. These sophisticated missiles and ammunition require special storage facility and specialised servicing facilities. INS Vajrakosh will have all the required infrastructure and is manned by specialists to meet these requirements..

The rain-soaked commissioning ceremony earlier in the day was marked by traditional naval parade with precision. Captain Arvind Chari, Commanding Officer, read out the Commissioning Warrant and the Naval ensign was hoisted while the Naval band played the National Anthem.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Parrikar emphasized the importance of a strong and modern navy for a maritime nation like India. He said Navy helps in maintaining peaceful, stable and orderly environment for socio economic growth and national development.

Commissioning of INS Vajrakosh has marked the successful completion of a complex and modern project.The Minister exhorted the crew to ensure that the ‘missiles in Vajrakosh remain ever ready for operational deployment’. He expressed confidence that maritime security of our nation is in capable hands and each ship, aircraft and naval personnel stands tall and ready to protect our nation. He added that it is the task of naval personnel to protect the nation from the enemy and It is our task to ensure that the interest of all those in the armed forces are taken care of.

Speaking on the occasion, Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff, noted that Karwaris poised to emerge as the Indian Navy’s most significant base on the Western seaboard in the near future. This Naval establishment has some of the most significant naval assets already in service or being inducted. With the ongoing expansion of the Indian Navy, there has been increase in the number of ships, submarines and aircraft equipped with specialized armament and missiles. These need to be stowed and maintained in the best possible manner throughout their service life.The CNS complimented the crew of INS Vajrakosh, and exhorted them to do their best in performing their technically challenging task.

The commissioning of INS Vajrakosh, the third naval establishment commissioned in Karwar, will allow the Indian Navy to further bolster the offensive and defensive capabilities of its platforms.

Shri Parrikar was taken on a whirlwind tour of the massive complex spread across hundreds of acres of land and was briefed on the future expansion plans including the proposed naval air station and housing complex.

He was also given a demonstration of the modern ship- lift facility for refits and repairs of warships.

On the sidelines of the event, Shri Parrikar also felicitated the fishermen who were instrumental in saving the unconscious pilot of Dornier (DO 240) aircraft which had crashed off Goa on 24 Mar 15. Cdr NikhilJoshi, the lone survivor of the unfortunate accident, is alive today because of the alacrity and the timely help extended by the fishermen community that night.

 

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The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar inspecting the Guard of Honour, at the commissioning ceremony of the INS ‘Vajrakosh’, at Karwar, Karnataka on September 09, 2015.

 

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Manohar Parrikar commissions naval missile base INS Vajrakosh at Karwar | Zee News
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 21:47

Panaji: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar commissioned INS Vajrakosh, the latest Indian Navy establishment which will serve as a missile storage and replenishment facility for warships operating in the Western Coast, at Karwar base near here on Wednesday.

Constructed by DRDO at the most strategic location in the West Coast, the naval missile base will store the long-range BrahMos missiles and armaments.

Speaking on the occasion, Parrikar emphasised the importance of a strong and modern navy and exhorted the crew to ensure that missiles at INS Vajrakosh remain "ever ready" for operational deployment.

Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan noted that Karwar is poised to emerge as the Navy's most significant base on the western seaface in near future.

"This establishment has some of the most significant naval assets already in service or being inducted. With the ongoing expansion of the Indian Navy, there has been increase in the number of ships, submarines and aircraft equipped with specialised armament and missiles. These need to be maintained in the best possible manner throughout their service life," he said.

Karwar in Karnataka is poised to emerge as the Indian Navy's premier base on the Western seaboard in the not too distant future. Some of the vital naval assets are planned to be based there, a statement by the Navy said.

Naval units operating out of Karwar are required to be equipped with specialised armaments and missiles. These sophisticated missiles and ammunition require special storage facility and specialised servicing facilities.

INS Vajrakosh will have all the required infrastructure and is manned by specialists to meet these requirements, the statement said.

The commissioning of INS Vajrakosh, the third naval establishment commissioned in Karwar, will allow the Navy to further bolster the offensive and defensive capabilities of its platforms.

Commissioning of INS Vajrakosh has marked the successful completion of a complex and modern project.

"The Minister... Expressed confidence that maritime security of our nation is in capable hands and each ship, aircraft and naval personnel stands tall and ready to protect our nation," it added.

Parrikar said it is the task of naval personnel to protect the nation from the enemy and it is "our task to ensure that the interest of all those in the armed forces are taken care of".

PTI

 

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Missile storage facility inaugurated at Karwar naval base

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday dedicated “ Vajrakosh” a missile storage facility in Karwar, for arming the warships on the western sea-board.

“The crew would ensure that the missiles in Vajrakosh remain ever ready for operational deployment,” Parrikar said after commissioning the missile silo in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan and other senior officials.

Addressing a press meet Parrikar said that the work on second ‘A’ phase of Seabird naval base in Karwar would commence next year. He said that Barrack missile had been successfully installed on the latest aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The work on developing the indigenous engine “Ghatak” is in progress.

Navy now plans to construct a submarine pen and a naval air station in this north Karnataka port.

“Karwar is set to emerge as the Indian Navy’s premier base on the Western seaboard in the not too distant future. Some of the vital naval assets are planned to be based there,” said Dhowan.

Naval units operating out of Karwar are required to be equipped with specialised armaments and missiles, which need sophisticated missiles and ammunition storage facility. INS Vajrakosh will have all the required infrastructure and is manned by specialists to meet these requirements.

The defence minister was also given a detailed plan on the future expansion plan for Karwar. “Karwar will also be the Navy's cleanest base,” said Parrikar.

Parrikar said that the Union government was prepared to allow civilian aircraft on the runway being constructed at the naval base. “However, it is yet to be seen how many airlines evince interest to operate their flights from here. The Defence ministry has allowed civilian aircraft on its runways at several places but there has been lukewarm response from private airlines,” he said.

The defence minister met Commander Nitin Joshi, pilot of the crashed naval Dornier, who was rescued by the fishermen. He also awarded the fishermen.

 

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Parrikar said that the Union government was prepared to allow civilian aircraft on the runway being constructed at the naval base

For what???? 55 to 60 km north you already have Goa airport...... Why you want to open this runway for commercial airliners?????

 

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For what???? 55 to 60 km north you already have Goa airport...... Why you want to open this runway for commercial airliners?????

“ Vajrakosh” a missile storage facility in Karwar, for arming the warships on the western sea-board.

May be for landing C130 and the newly acquired P-8I

 

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It says civilian aircrafts..

“ Vajrakosh” a missile storage facility in Karwar, for arming the warships on the western sea-board.

May be for landing C130 and the newly acquired P-8I

 

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It says civilian aircrafts..

I think its more about the run way because in case of full scale war , we can turn civilian aircrafts for carrying supplies and even soldiers, rations etc.