Indian Navy News & Discussions

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/india/navy...torpedoes-for-kalvari-submarines_1969131.html

Senior Navy officials said that the new heavy weight torpedo will take some time to get finalised.

"There will be some alternate torpedoes as an interim solution. The heavy weight torpedoes will take some time. Those

which are already in use in other platform will be used in these (Kalvari class) submarines," said a senior Navy official.

Torpedoes are self-propelled weapons with explosives packed in their nose. They are a submarine's primary weapon to destroy their targets. The SUT torpedo is currently used in HDW Shishumar-class vessels are diesel-electric submarines.

The Black Hawk torpedoes were to be used in the Kalvari Class submarine. All six Kalvari class submarines are expected to be commissioned by 2020.

INS Kalvari, the first of the lot is likely to be commissioned before monsoon while the second submarine INS Khanderi could be commissioned by December this year or early next year.

Meanwhile, another submarine INS Sindhuraj will go to Russia for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) in mid- 2017, which will enhance its life for the next few year.

The submarine was inducted in the Indian navy in 1992. Another submarine INS Sindhukesri, which was commissioned in 1986, is undergoing a similar refit process.

The MRLC usually takes 27-30 months and this enhances submarine's life to 35-40 years.




First Published: Friday, January 20, 2017 - 21:17

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx

Ministry of Defence
27-January, 2017 16:49 IST
Navy’s Theatre Level Exercise, TROPEX 17, gets underway

The Indian Navy’s Annual Theatre Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) got underway on 24 Jan 17. The month long exercise will have ships and aircraft of both the Western and Eastern Naval Commands, as also assets from the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard exercising together. The exercise is being conducted off the Western Seaboard. The last edition of the exercise was conducted in January 2015.

TROPEX has grown in scale and complexity over the years and will see participation of major surface combatants and air assets of the Indian Navy including the aircraft carrier Vikramaditya, nuclear submarine Chakra, Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Jalashwa, the recently commissioned destroyer Chennai, the P-8I long range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft operating alongside SU-30 MKI, Jaguars, AWACS, IL-78 Flight Refuelling Aircraft of the Indian Air Force and Infantry units of the Indian Army. The exercise will be conducted in various phases, both in harbour and at sea encompassing the various facets of war-fighting and combat operations.

TROPEX 17 assumes special significance in the backdrop of the current security scenario. The exercise is aimed at testing combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Indian Navy, and the assets of the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard. It will also strengthen inter-operability and joint operations in a complex environment.

 

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[Hindustani78]

At present, the Navy operates 45 MIG-29K jets, which from time-to-time face serviceability issues. Currently, six planes are compatible for aircraft carrier flying.
http://indianexpress.com/article/in...rocure-57-carrier-borne-fighter-jets-4496326/

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published:January 28, 2017 10:25 pm

Having rejected indigenously built ‘Tejas’ as too heavy, the Indian Navy has launched a Request for Information to procure 57 multi-role combat aircraft for its carrier. Last month, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba had said the “present LCA does not meet the carrier capability required by the Navy”. He had said the service would continue to support its development but “at the same time we will seek aircraft elsewhere which can operate on the aircraft carrier”.

The RFI, dated January 17, says the aircraft are “intended as day-and-night capable, all-weather, multi-role, deck-based combat aircraft which can be used for air defence, air-to-surface operations, buddy refuelling, reconnaissance etc from IN aircraft carriers”. The companies have been asked to respond by May. While it has not been specified whether the Navy wants single-engine or twin-engine multi-role carrier-borne fighters, sources said that given the role mentioned, the aircraft will be a medium-to-heavy, twin-engine one.

At present, the Navy operates 45 MIG-29K jets, which from time-to-time face serviceability issues. Currently, six planes are compatible for aircraft carrier flying. They are Rafale (Dassault, France), F-18 Super Hornet (Boeing, US), MIG-29K (Russia), F-35B and F-35C (Lockheed Martin, US) and Gripen (Saab, Sweden). While F-18, Rafale and MIG-29K are twin engine jets, the remaining three have single engine.

The government also wants to manufacture these planes in India and tender has asked the original equipment manufacturers to respond to it. It also sought to know at what level of Transfer of Technology (ToT) and deep repair expertise the company is willing to share with India. It also asked the vendor to specify critical technologies required and comment on its ability to absorb the aircraft manufacturing technology at the levels of sub vendor/supply chain elements in India through ToT from OEM and its partners.

As regards the delivery schedule, the first lot of jets have to be delivered in three years after inking of the contract and all the 57 have to be delivered in the next three years.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
31-January, 2017 17:45 IST
Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM,AVSM,ADC Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) visits ANC



Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)accompanied by Mrs. Reena Lanba, President NWWA arrived at Port Blair on their five day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Command on 31 Jan 17. He was received by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command.

After arrival at Port Blair, he called on the Hon’ble Lt Governor Andaman & Nicobar Prof. Jagdish Mukhi. Subsequently during briefing at HQ ANC, he was updated on the operational preparedness of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. He reviewed the infrastructure development and future plans of ANC.

In the next four days the Chairman COSC and CNS will be visiting the various outlying units of HQ ANC and interacting with the troops located there to get a first-hand overview of their preparedness and well-being. During the course of his visits the Chairman COSC and CNS would be visiting Air Force Station Car Nicobar (Carnic) where he will be paying his tributes to the martyrs at the Tsunami Memorial. He would also be visiting INS Baaz at Campbell Bay, INS Kardip at Kamorta Island and Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur apart from the various units and establishments located at Port Blair.

 

[Kailash Rava]

What is the status of the IN LHD program?

 

[Kailash Rava]

That is a huge boat

 

[RISING SUN]

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...urated-to-boost-navy-s-air-operations-2306739
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command inaugurated the Indian Naval Air Enclave in suburban Santacruz here today.

"This (enclave) is a significant development from the point of view of naval operations, since it now provides the Indian Navy the capability to stage through all types of fixed wing aircraft held in the naval inventory, including the highly potent and versatile Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft," a Defence spokesperson said.

This gives a major boost to the surveillance and offensive measures on the Western seaboard, he said.

The P8I LRMR aircraft are presently operating from their base at Arakkonam, near Chennai. With the operationalisation of the NAE at Santacruz, the Navy can now operate them from this enclave, thereby enabling them to operate for longer durations in the Arabian Sea, resulting in vast area coverage.

The enclave has a big hangar and a large dispersal, on land owned by the Navy, adjacent to the runway and taxi track.

All relevant clearances and approval have been obtained, he said.

Vice Adm Luthra lauded the efforts of those involved in creating this facility. He also thanked personnel from MIAL, CISF, Air India and AAI Mumbai for their support and cooperation in operationalising it.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
01-February, 2017 16:05 IST
Indian Naval Air Enclave at Santa Cruz Inaugurated

Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command inaugurated the Indian Naval Air Enclave, Santa Cruz (NAE Scz) at Santa Cruz, Mumbai today. The new Indian Naval Air Enclave has a big hangar and a large dispersal, on land owned by the Navy, adjacent to the Runway and the taxi track.

This is a significant development from the point of view of Naval Operations, since, it now provides Indian Navy, capability to stage through all types of fixed wing aircraft held in the Naval Inventory including the highly potent and versatile Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft. This gives a major boost to the surveillance and offensive measures on the areas of interest in the Western Seaboard.

P8I LRMR aircraft are presently operating from their base at Arakkonam, near Chennai. With the operationalization of the NAE at Santa Cruz, the Indian Navy can operate the P8I’s from this enclave thereby enabling them to operate for longer durations in the Arabian Sea resulting in vast area coverage.

In his address, Vice Admiral Girish Luthra complimented the efforts of all those involved in creating this facility. He said that the city of Mumbai and Indian Navy have had long standing relations which were not restricted to the Dockyard or harbour areas. He amplified that, decades ago, naval helicopters and Super Constellation surveillance aircrafts operated from the same airport. He thanked, among others, Airport Authority of India, MIAL, CISF, Air India, contractors and Military Engineering Service for their support and co-operation in operationalizing this facility and solicited their continued support and cooperation in the future.

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[Hindustani78]

http://indianexpress.com/article/in...defence-surveillance-system-launched-4506728/

Underwater harbour defence, surveillance system launched
The IUHDSS is a state of the art system with integrated radars, electro optic cameras and sonars.

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:February 4, 2017 12:57 am
An Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command in Mumbai on Friday. The system will enhance the security of valuable assets against asymmetric threats, a Defence spokesperson said. Vice Admiral Luthra said the inauguration of IUHDSS is a significant step in strengthening Harbour Defence and Security at Mumbai.

The IUHDSS is a state of the art system with integrated radars, electro optic cameras and sonars. The sensors have been strategically installed around the Mumbai Harbour to provide comprehensive real-time situational awareness for monitoring and analysis, the spokesperson said.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/828553338761404418

https://twitter.com/x/status/828578430711164929

 

[egodoc222]

What's the status of towed sonar on kamotra? and other destroyers?

 

[khanasifm]

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http://www.defensenews.com/articles/wary-of-homemade-fighter-jet-indian-navy-looks-abroad

 

[Abingdonboy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/828553338761404418

https://twitter.com/x/status/828578430711164929

Kamorta isn't a frigate, it is designated an ASW corvette by the IN.

 

[Penguin]

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http://www.defensenews.com/articles/wary-of-homemade-fighter-jet-indian-navy-looks-abroad

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Navy-rejects-Tejas-begins-global-search/article17105331.ece

Kamorta isn't a frigate, it is designated an ASW corvette by the IN.

WIth a displacement of 3,500 tonnes (3,400 long tons; 3,900 short tons) full load, I think she qualifies as 'light frigate' at least, even though lacking AShM. Compare to e.g. Dutch M-Frigate 'Karel Doorman' class: 3320 tons fld