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Dynamatic Technologies, a manufacturer of precision engineering products based out of Bangalore, has signed a contract with Boeing for the manufacture of cabinets that will house critical power and mission equipment for the P8I programme manufactured by Boeing.

P8I is a maritime surveillance aircraft from Boeing customised for the Navy for which the Ministry of Defence has placed an order with Boeing.

The contract, signed on March 19, is significant for the firm as it is the first time it has won a direct order from Boeing. “Dynamatic and Boeing are working to get the first article ready for inspection by October, 2010,” according to a filing the company has made with the National Stock Exchange.

Dynamatic Technologies has had a relationship with Airbus, the competitor to Boeing for supplying many a component for the aerospace major. It was set to become a single source supplier of flap-track beams to Airbus for its single aisle A-320 family of aircraft. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus had decided to source its requirements of flap-track beams from Dynamatic by June 2010 as part of its cost reduction initiatives.

According to earlier reports, the P8I is a customised version for the Indian Navy and is based on the Boeing-737 commercial airliner. The navy had in November 2006 expressed an interest in the aircraft as a replacement for its existing fleet of Il-38 aircraft that are nearing the end of their service life.

In 2007, at the Aero India 2007, the P8I was showcased by Boeing when the company had announced that it is a next generation maritime surveillance aircraft and will be able to meet the requirements of the Indian Navy for the next 50 years.

Dynamatics wins order from Boeing idrw.org

 

[Justin Joseph]

India and Indonesia conduct coordinated

STAFF WRITER 21:29 HRS IST

New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) Aiming to prevent piracy and other illegal activities, India and Indonesia are carrying out their coordinated patrol exercise along their maritime boundary.

In the exercise codenamed 'IND-INDO CORPAT', which started on March 18, ships of the two navies patrol in their own waters and keep in touch with each other about the movement of suspicious ships and activities in sea, Navy officials said.

The coordinated patrols are conducted to prevent armed robberies, poaching, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities in the deep sea, they added.

In the bi-annual exercise, the operations are being held under the overall command of Andaman and Nicobar Command chief Vice Admiral D K Joshi and Indonesian Western Fleet Commander.

Indian Navy has deployed deploy INS Guldar-- a Landing Ship Tanker and a Fast Attack Craft INS Trinkat along with a Dornier surveillance aircraft.

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[JohnyD]

Submarine programmes top SE Asian wish lists

Viewed from a maritime perspective, the countries of Southeast Asia are positioned between two regional powers – China and India – that have both the economic and demographic potential to achieve a global military status.

To the north, China is flexing its financial muscles and increasing the size and capabilities of both its surface and subsurface fleets; to the west, India is making slow but steady progress as it seeks to recapitalise its ageing fleet and establish an indigenous naval industrial complex.

Both of these nuclear-armed states regard Southeast Asia as key to their national security. In this region lies one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, the Strait of Malacca, through which passes the majority of seaborne trade between the Far East on one side and southern Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East on the other.

There is a wide disparity in the levels of naval capability among the countries of Southeast Asia. Singapore has the financial clout and industrial expertise to build technologically advanced surface combatants, while Indonesia and Malaysia are also increasing their capability in the high-end warfighting spectrum with the procurement of vessels from both foreign and domestic shipyards. Thailand – possessing the region's only operational aircraft carrier – occupies the middle ground with a mix of frigates and corvettes both ancient and modern. Vietnam relies on Russia for the supply of new units for its small surface fleet, but, with a current commitment to acquire new submarines, it could leapfrog Thailand into the upper echelons of the regional naval pecking order.

The remaining countries – Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines – either have small fleets of patrol ships for coastal operations or are relying increasingly on ageing corvettes and donations of foreign vessels to maintain a piecemeal naval capability.

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[RPK]

Navy outlines plan for N-sub:

The Indian Navy is hoping to have individual say in running the nuclear submarine INS Chakra, which will be under the strategic forces command.

The strategic forces command is jointly run by the army, air force and the navy.

The Akula class nuclear sub, to be acquired from Russia on a 10- year lease, is expected to be delivered to India in six to eight months.

Sources say the submarine will be based on a coast that has the best logistical infrastructure such as maintenance facilities for a sea-based nuclear asset.

Besides, the waters near the coast would have to be sufficiently deep for the sub.

One of the key operational elements of Chakra would be to train nuclear submariners of the Indian forces, as the pool of trained navy men of the 1980s has retired by now. They were those who had cut their teeth on the first INS Chakra, a Charlie class nuclear submarine that had been leased by the Rajiv Gandhi government from Russia. That submarine was returned at the end of its lease period in 1992.

The sources say once the submarine is delivered, the strategic force would develop tactics about how best to technically exploit it. The two key roles for the sub would be to escort warships such as aircraft carriers through the seas and to counter ' enemy' ships and submarine.

Though it will be based at one of the three coasts of the country, the operational area of Chakra will be the whole of the two million square nautical miles of the Indian Ocean region.

"Its high speed of 25 knots would come into play in that kind of coverage," a source said.

The Russian origin submarine would not carry its complement of anti- ship nuclear tipped cruise missiles, Klub, because of international restrictions, but India can on its own introduce the Klubs into the sub as the country owns the missile.

The Chakra does not have vertical missile launch capacity but has the tube launch capability.

Sources say the submarine would provide valuable knowledge and training on fleet tactics of a nuclear submarine and its running that would become useful once the country's own indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant gets commissioned soon

 

[Justin Joseph]

Navy outlines plan for N-sub

Pinaki Bhattacharya
New Delhi, March 24, 2010

The Indian Navy is hoping to have individual say in running the nuclear submarine INS Chakra, which will be under the strategic forces command.

The strategic forces command is jointly run by the army, air force and the navy.

The Akula class nuclear sub, to be acquired from Russia on a 10- year lease, is expected to be delivered to India in six to eight months.

Sources say the submarine will be based on a coast that has the best logistical infrastructure such as maintenance facilities for a sea-based nuclear asset.

Besides, the waters near the coast would have to be sufficiently deep for the sub.

One of the key operational elements of Chakra would be to train nuclear submariners of the Indian forces, as the pool of trained navy men of the 1980s has retired by now. They were those who had cut their teeth on the first INS Chakra, a Charlie class nuclear submarine that had been leased by the Rajiv Gandhi government from Russia. That submarine was returned at the end of its lease period in 1992.

The sources say once the submarine is delivered, the strategic force would develop tactics about how best to technically exploit it. The two key roles for the sub would be to escort warships such as aircraft carriers through the seas and to counter ' enemy' ships and submarine.

Though it will be based at one of the three coasts of the country, the operational area of Chakra will be the whole of the two million square nautical miles of the Indian Ocean region.

"Its high speed of 25 knots would come into play in that kind of coverage," a source said.

The Russian origin submarine would not carry its complement of anti- ship nuclear tipped cruise missiles, Klub, because of international restrictions, but India can on its own introduce the Klubs into the sub as the country owns the missile.

The Chakra does not have vertical missile launch capacity but has the tube launch capability.

Sources say the submarine would provide valuable knowledge and training on fleet tactics of a nuclear submarine and its running that would become useful once the country's own indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant gets commissioned soon.

Navy outlines plan for N-sub: India Today - Latest Breaking News from India, World, Business, Cricket, Sports, Bollywood.

 

[yuba]

will india have the option to buy the sub after 10 years or not

 

[RPK]

The Indian Navy invites applications from unmarried male candidates for Pilots in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy. The Course will start from January 2011at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala.

The Educational Qualifications is graduation with min 65% marks. Candidates should have qualified 10+2 level with Math & Physics at. The age limit is 19 – 23 years.

Short Service Commission (SSB) interviews for selected candidates will be started from Aug to Nov 2010 at

Bangalore. Applications should be sent to “POST BAG NO. 04, RK PURAM PO (MAIN), NEW DELHI – 110 066”.

For the detailed advertisement visit at the following link:

http://www.nausena-bharti.nic.in/DownLoads/officer/pilotengssc.pdf

 

[black flame]

The Indian Navy is hoping to have individual say in running the nuclear submarine INS Chakra, which will be under the strategic forces command.

The strategic forces command is jointly run by the army, air force and the navy.

The Akula class nuclear sub, to be acquired from Russia on a 10- year lease, is expected to be delivered to India in six to eight months.

Sources say the submarine will be based on a coast that has the best logistical infrastructure such as maintenance facilities for a sea-based nuclear asset.

Besides, the waters near the coast would have to be sufficiently deep for the sub.

One of the key operational elements of Chakra would be to train nuclear submariners of the Indian forces, as the pool of trained navy men of the 1980s has retired by now. They were those who had cut their teeth on the first INS Chakra, a Charlie class nuclear submarine that had been leased by the Rajiv Gandhi government from Russia. That submarine was returned at the end of its lease period in 1992.

The sources say once the submarine is delivered, the strategic force would develop tactics about how best to technically exploit it. The two key roles for the sub would be to escort warships such as aircraft carriers through the seas and to counter ' enemy' ships and submarine.

Though it will be based at one of the three coasts of the country, the operational area of Chakra will be the whole of the two million square nautical miles of the Indian Ocean region.

"Its high speed of 25 knots would come into play in that kind of coverage," a source said.

The Russian origin submarine would not carry its complement of anti- ship nuclear tipped cruise missiles, Klub, because of international restrictions, but India can on its own introduce the Klubs into the sub as the country owns the missile.

The Chakra does not have vertical missile launch capacity but has the tube launch capability.

Sources say the submarine would provide valuable knowledge and training on fleet tactics of a nuclear submarine and its running that would become useful once the country's own indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant gets commissioned soon.

 

[black flame]

Navy outlines plan for N-sub: India Today - Latest Breaking News from India, World, Business, Cricket, Sports, Bollywood.

 

[RPK]

Navy on aggressive acquisition; plans to have fighter planes


NEW DELHI: Indian Navy plans to take up aggressive acquisition programmes in aviation including induction of fighter planes and multi-role
helicopters for its fleet, its Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma has said.

"We are acquiring our ships, aircraft and submarines in accordance with the Navy's current Maritime Capability Perspective Plan. There are presently 40 ships and submarines on order," Verma said.

He said in addition, Navy has aggressive acquisition programmes in aviation including induction of Mig 29K, the acquisition of Boeing P8I MPA aircraft, additional Kamov 31 helicopters and new multi-role helicopters.

"We would also by then have our indigenous strategic submarine force fully operationalised," the Chief of Naval Staff said in an interview to recently published 'Manas Defence Year Book'.

"The linking of all our platforms through ongoing efforts in data linking will realise the creation of a truly network centric force that is tomorrow ready. In sum by 2020, I see a modern and powerful Navy with a large indigenous component, manned by a highly tech-savvy manpower ready to meet the transformational changes," Verma said.

To a question on expanding reach of Chinese Navy in Indian Ocean, he said the force views it with respect and not in confrontational terms.

"We appreciate that the economy of China, like that of India, is highly growth-oriented and, consequently, highly dependent upon energy. Thus, to sustain her economic growth, China -- like India -- must rely increasingly upon external sources of energy and raw materials.

"The principal sources of supply for both countries, lie either in the Indian Ocean, or (they) must travel across the Indian Ocean... Indian Navy views the PLA (People's Liberation Army) Navy with respect and does not see it in confrontational terms," he said.

Verma said as for the expanding reach of the PLA Navy impacting India's security, "we must remember every nation has the right to establish friendly and beneficial relations with others, in accordance with its own national interests.

"We have confidence in our own national and maritime capabilities not to feel threatened by any country's legitimate relations with another," he said adding that the Navy is constantly working at capability enhancement and capacity building in pursuance of the country's strategic requirements and doctrinal necessities. PTI AKV SDG 03251317 NNNN

 

[Justin Joseph]

Navy on aggressive acquisition; plans to have fighter planes

25 Mar 2010, 1334 hrs IST, PTI

NEW DELHI: Indian Navy plans to take up aggressive acquisition programmes in aviation including induction of fighter planes and multi-role India's fighter jets helicopters for its fleet, its Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma has said.

"We are acquiring our ships, aircraft and submarines in accordance with the Navy's current Maritime Capability Perspective Plan. There are presently 40 ships and submarines on order," Verma said.

He said in addition, Navy has aggressive acquisition programmes in aviation including induction of Mig 29K, the acquisition of Boeing P8I MPA aircraft, additional Kamov 31 helicopters and new multi-role helicopters.

"We would also by then have our indigenous strategic submarine force fully operationalised," the Chief of Naval Staff said in an interview to recently published 'Manas Defence Year Book'.

"The linking of all our platforms through ongoing efforts in data linking will realise the creation of a truly network centric force that is tomorrow ready. In sum by 2020, I see a modern and powerful Navy with a large indigenous component, manned by a highly tech-savvy manpower ready to meet the transformational changes," Verma said.

To a question on expanding reach of Chinese Navy in Indian Ocean, he said the force views it with respect and not in confrontational terms.

"We appreciate that the economy of China, like that of India, is highly growth-oriented and, consequently, highly dependent upon energy. Thus, to sustain her economic growth, China -- like India -- must rely increasingly upon external sources of energy and raw materials.

"The principal sources of supply for both countries, lie either in the Indian Ocean, or (they) must travel across the Indian Ocean... Indian Navy views the PLA (People's Liberation Army) Navy with respect and does not see it in confrontational terms," he said.

Verma said as for the expanding reach of the PLA Navy impacting India's security, "we must remember every nation has the right to establish friendly and beneficial relations with others, in accordance with its own national interests.

"We have confidence in our own national and maritime capabilities not to feel threatened by any country's legitimate relations with another," he said adding that the Navy is constantly working at capability enhancement and capacity building in pursuance of the country's strategic requirements and doctrinal necessities.


Navy on aggressive acquisition; plans to have fighter planes- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times

 

[marcos98]

A K Antony To Launch INS Chennai, On April 1, In Mumbai.
Chindits: A K Antony To Launch INS Chennai, On April 1, In Mumbai.


Defence Minister A K Antony will preside over the launch function of the third destroyer of the P-15A Kolkata-class, INS Chennai, constructed by Mazagaon Dock Ltd. (MDL). The second ship in this class, INS Kochi, was launched in September 2009. These 6700 ton destroyers are 163M long by 16M wide. They will be fitted with the state of the art weapons and communications equipment and on commissioning will form the Navy's frontline warships.

Photo: INS Kolkata-- Suman Sharma, Defexpo-2010

 

[1nd1a]

Three Fast Attack Craft To Be Launched Today 3/29/2010

Launch of FACs INS Kabra, Koswari and Karuva by GRSE today.

Stay tuned for details...

 

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[Bull]

INS Chennai the third and the last of the 3 Project 15A would be launched tomorrow.

Stealth INS Shvalik getting launched next month.

All the three roject 15A and Shivalik class are indian designed and Indian build.

Also the deal has been signed with France to buy 15 fast patrol crafts.