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[Born In The USA]

Indian Navy Mulls Northrop Advanced Hawkeye

NEW DELHI — Last month’s export authorization from the U.S. government now permits Northrop Grumman to have discussions with the Indian navy on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, a platform that provides a highly adaptive form of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C).

A U.S Navy representative, E-2 New Business Manager John Beaulieu, last week made an eight-hour presentation to the Indian navy on the E-2D after a request for more technical clarifications following a request for information last year.

“We’ve been building up to this ... The partnership between the two governments could not be closer,” Beaulieu said. “We are here for preliminary briefings to the Indian navy for E-2D.” India is said to have requirements for six aircraft.

India has been interested in the AEW&C capability for years. “Interoperability is a very, very important aspect,” Beaulieu said.

“It’s fine to have this airborne early warning system up in the air, but if you cannot communicate with not only our own forces, but our allies around the world, it does not do us, or them, much good. If India desires to be interoperable with the U.S. Navy and NATO through datalink systems, this is the platform of choice.”

Northrop has been asked to present a shore-based version, as Indian naval aircraft would require ski-jump compatibility and not the conventional catapult-launched version. “It is a decision the Indian navy has to make,” Beaulieu noted.

Currently, shore-based operations are the way to go as India’s INS Viraat — a Cold War British aircraft carrier — is close to retirement and delivery of the Adm. Gorshkov from Russia has been delayed.

Gorshkov, however, is capable of deploying both vertical-takeoff-or-landing and catapult-launched aircraft. This has led the Indian navy to look at a redesign for its future ships.

As the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based AEW&C, officials have focused on the E-2D’s newly developed AN/APY-9 radar, which works in concert with surface combatants equipped with the Aegis combat system to detect, track and defeat cruise missile threats at extended range.

Former Indian Chief of Naval Staff Sureesh Mehta helped lead the navy in pursuit of more robust overhead surveillance capability.

India already has ordered eight P8-I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft to replace its aging Tupolev Tu-142M maritime surveillance turboprops.

Indian Navy Mulls Northrop Advanced Hawkeye | AVIATION WEEK

 

[Born In The USA]

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

The latest version of the E-2, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, is currently under development and the first two aircraft, "Delta One" and "Delta Two" are in flight testing. The E-2D features an entirely new avionics suite, including the new APY-9 radar, radio suite, mission computer, integrated satellite communications capability, flight management system, improved engines, a new "glass" cockpit and the ability to refuel in-flight. The APY-9 features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (electronically steered) radar in its rotodome. The E-2D will include provisions for either pilot to act as a Tactical 4th Operator, and have access to the full range of mission functions available to the CIC crew. The E-2D's first flight occurred on 3 August 2007. The E-2D will undergo Initial Operational Test and Evaluation in 2011.

On May 8, 2009, an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye used Cooperative Engagement Capability to engage an overland cruise missile with a Standard Missile 6 in an integrated fire control test.

 

[sancho]

I know IN carriers cant have the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye on-board that is why IN is asking for a shore based version.

Actually I don't really think that IN had asked for them, but US offered them. IN has a competition running for 6 medium range maritime recon aircrafts to replace IL 38. These aircrafts are in the competition as far as I know:

Embraer R-99 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

EADS CASA C-295 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dassault Falcon 900 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ATR 72 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I guess the fact that IN already bought P8I let US think that E-2 would be a good addition, but it is not. IN needs a good ASW capability and E-2 can't offer that and specially the fact that DRDO AWACS will use Embraer 99 as the plattform will make the MP version of the same aircraft also likely to win the competition. If IN really needs also shore based AWACS, it would be easy to deploy some more DRDO AWACS with the same plattform for a maximun of commonality. That's why I said E-2 is not needed now and especially not in this role.

 

[EjazR]

Russia to equip four Indian subs with new cruise missiles | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire

MOSCOW, September 16 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Zvezdochka shipyard said on Wednesday it will install Club-S cruise missile systems on four Kilo class diesel submarines in service with the Indian navy in the next five years.

Russia has built ten Kilo class submarines for India. Only two of them — the INS Sindhugosh and INS Sindhuvijay — have reportedly been equipped with the Club-S (SS-N-27) cruise missiles to date.

"The new missile system will be installed on the INS Sindhuratna, INS Sindhuraj, INS Sindhushastra, and INS Sindhuvir. The retrofit will be carried out at Indian shipyards," the shipyard in northern Russia said in a statement.

"Zvezdochka will finish this work in the next five years," the statement said.

The Club-S subsonic cruise missile is designed for launch from a 533 mm torpedo tube, or a vertical launch tube. It has a range of 160 nautical miles (about 300 km). It uses an ARGS-54 active radar seeker and Glonass satellite and inertial guidance.

In addition, Zvezdochka is getting ready to overhaul another Indian Kilo class submarine — the INS Sindhurakshak under a deal which is expected to be signed in spring 2010.

"The submarine will be delivered to Severodvinsk in June 2010," the shipyard said.

Russia agreed in 2001 to upgrade all 10 Indian Kilo class submarines and has previously overhauled four subs at the Zvezdochka shipyard.

The upgrade program involves a complete overhaul of the submarines, including their hull structures, as well as improved control systems, sonar, electronic warfare systems, and an integrated weapon control system. The upgrades are reported to be costing about $80 million.

Russia's Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines have gained a reputation as extremely quiet boats, and have been purchased by China, India, Iran, Poland, Romania and Algeria.

 

[Screaming Skull]

Project 15-A destroyer, INS Kochi To be launched on 18 Sep 2009​

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The second of the three Project 15-A stealth destroyers will be launched on 18 Sep 09 by Mrs Madhulika Verma, wife of Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff. The 6500 ton ship, to be named INS Kochi, is being built by Mazagon Docks Ltd in Mumbai. Designed indigenously by the Directorate of Naval Design, these are a follow-on of the existing Delhi Class destroyers – INS Delhi, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai.

The ship has advanced stealth features, which make it less vulnerable to detection by enemy radar and will be fitted with state-of-the-art weapon systems which include the supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface missile, the LRSAM Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles and the MFStar multi-function radar system providing accurate data on surface and air targets. In addition, the ship’s close-range defence capability will be boosted by four AK-630 rapid-fire guns and a Medium Range gun. The ships will also be fitted with indigenously developed twin-tube torpedo launchers and anti-submarine rocket launchers, the NPOL developed Humsa-NG hull-mounted sonar, and two multi-role helicopters adding punch to the ship’s anti-submarine capability. The maximum speed of the ship is above 30 Knots.

The destroyer will be launched using the pontoon-assisted launch technique, to be employed for the first time in the history of Indigenous warship building. This technique helps in overcoming slipway/ draft constraints and permits launching of heavier vessels.

PIB Press Release

 

[ebungo]

Project 15-A destroyer, INS Kochi To be launched on 18 Sep 2009​

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The second of the three Project 15-A stealth destroyers will be launched on 18 Sep 09 by Mrs Madhulika Verma, wife of Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff. The 6500 ton ship, to be named INS Kochi, is being built by Mazagon Docks Ltd in Mumbai. Designed indigenously by the Directorate of Naval Design, these are a follow-on of the existing Delhi Class destroyers – INS Delhi, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai.

The ship has advanced stealth features, which make it less vulnerable to detection by enemy radar and will be fitted with state-of-the-art weapon systems which include the supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface missile, the LRSAM Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles and the MFStar multi-function radar system providing accurate data on surface and air targets. In addition, the ship’s close-range defence capability will be boosted by four AK-630 rapid-fire guns and a Medium Range gun. The ships will also be fitted with indigenously developed twin-tube torpedo launchers and anti-submarine rocket launchers, the NPOL developed Humsa-NG hull-mounted sonar, and two multi-role helicopters adding punch to the ship’s anti-submarine capability. The maximum speed of the ship is above 30 Knots.

The destroyer will be launched using the pontoon-assisted launch technique, to be employed for the first time in the history of Indigenous warship building. This technique helps in overcoming slipway/ draft constraints and permits launching of heavier vessels.

PIB Press Release

too good to be true

 

[brahmastra]

Indian Navy Quiz:
Q-1)INS Viraat is the flagship of Indian navy.but it is also possible that anyone of IN ship may become flagship of the IN. how? when?

Q-2)If two or more than two IN office are comming at you, how do you know who is senior?(Imagine they are not in uniform)

Q-3) what is the difference between the salute of IA,IAF and IN officer?

 

[Lankan Ranger]

India will launch the INS Kochi, a Delhi class destroyer, at Mumbai on Friday by employing for the first time the pontoon-assisted technique.The Destroyer, before its launch at the Mazagon Docks, will be christened by Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma's wife Madhulika Verma, a Navy spokesperson said today.


The launch technique would help the shipbuilders in overcoming slipway draft constraints which hinder heavier vessel movement into deeper waters for fitting its superstructures such as decks.This technique would permit Mazagon Docks in launching heavier vessels in the future.The 6,500-tonne INS Kochi will be the second warship in the 'Project 15-A' under which three guided-missile destroyers with stealth and multi-role features will be built.


Under this Rs 8,459-crore project, the Mazagon Docks launched the INS Kolkata Destroyer in 2006.Project 15-A is a follow-on order of the Delhi class under which the Indian Navy already operates INS Delhi, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai.The Kolkata series of warships, designed indigenously by the Directorate of Naval Design, is the stealth version of the Delhi class Destroyers.


INS Kochi, the Navy spokesperson said, would have advanced stealth features, which makes it less vulnerable to detection by enemy radar and would be fitted with the state-of-the-art weapon system including the Indo-Russian joint venture 'BrahMos' surface-to-surface cruise missiles.


It would also be armed with Israeli 'Barak' Long Range Surface to Air Missiles and 'MFStar' multi-function radar system providing accurate data on surface and air targets.In addition, the ship's close-range defence capability would be boosted by four AK-630 rapid-fire guns and a medium range gun.The warship would be fitted with indigenously developed twin-tube torpedo launchers and anti-submarine rocket launchers, and Humsa-NG hull-mounted sonar.


The Destroyer would carry on-board two multi-role helicopters, adding punch to its anti-submarine warfare capability.The warship would be powered to attain speeds of 30 knots, the Navy spokesperson said.

From:ASIAN DEFENCE: India to Launch INS Kochi on Friday

 

[HAL_FGFA]

gr8 news!!

 

[Born In The USA]

Boeing books 9 orders, 737s for India Navy

The Boeing Co. added nine new orders to its commercial airplanes backlog this week, including a request from India’s Navy for 737s.

India’s Navy had announced in January that it would buy eight P8 long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft (a derivative of the 737) from Boeing. The orders were just added to Boeing’s books this week.

Boeing also added an order for a 737 from an unidentified customer, according to the company's Orders and Deliveries Web page.

The requests bring Boeing’s net order total to 79. The company has won 170 gross orders but has received 91 order cancellations this year.

HeraldNet: Boeing books 9 orders, 737s for India Navy

 

[Born In The USA]

Boeing logs 9 orders for 737s, including 8 from India



Boeing Co., the world's second- biggest commercial-jet builder, booked nine new orders for 737s in the past week, including eight that India's navy agreed to buy in January to be outfitted with anti-submarine equipment.

The planes, which have a commercial list price of about $69 million each, were included today in Boeing's weekly Web site update. The Chicago-based company didn't identify the customer that ordered one 737.

India's 737s will be modified to become P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine planes, said Boeing spokesman Jim Proulx.

The order, announced Jan. 6, was India's first military purchase from Boeing. The planes are a variant of the P-8A Poseidon that Boeing is developing for the U.S. Navy and can be used to hunt submarines, perform search-and-rescue missions, find targets and operate long-range surveillance. The sale required congressional approval.

Daily Herald | Boeing logs 9 orders for 737s, including 8 from India
Boeing Adds Nine New Aircraft Orders In Week, None Canceled - WSJ.com

 

[Gabbar]

Navy to launch 6,500-tonne stealth destroyer tomorrow​

Mumbai: The Navy is all set to launch a stealth destroyer capable of carrying nuclear warheads here tomorrow.

The 6,500-tonne warship, INS Kochi, was indigenously built by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Ltd and designed by the Directorate of Naval Design. It will add to the existing Delhi class fleet comprising INS Delhi, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai, according to a press release.

In keeping with the tradition, the warship will be launched by Madhulika Verma, the wife of Naval chief Admiral Nirmal Verma.

INS Kochi has advanced stealth features that make it less vulnerable to detection by enemy radar. Its weapons system include the nuclear capable supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface missile and long range surface-to-air missiles, the release said.

It also has a multi-function radar system for acquiring data on surface and air targets. The ship will also be fitted with indigenously built twin-tube torpedo launchers and anti-submarine rocket launchers. The maximum speed of the ship is above 30 knots, the release said.

The destroyer will be launched using the pontoon-assisted launch technique, to be employed for the first time in the history of indigenous warship building.

This technique helps in overcoming slipway constraints and permits launching of heavier vessels.

 

[Gabbar]

Navy to launch latest stealth destroyer INS Kochi news​

INS Kochi, the second of the three Project 15-A Kolkota class stealth destroyers will be launched on 18 September 2009. The 6800 ton ship, designed by the Directorate of Naval Design, is being built in Mumbai at the Mazagon Docks.

Of indigenous design, the Kolkota class are a follow-on, stealth version of the existing Project 15 Delhi class destroyers – INS Delhi, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai. The Kolkata class guided missile destroyer will be the latest stealth destroyer with land attack capability being built for the Indian Navy.

The first vessel, INS Kolkota is expected to join the fleet in 2010, followed by INS Kochi in 2011 and the third, as yet unnamed, in May 2012.
Four more vessels are planned under Project 15-B, with updated stealth features.
The keel of INS Kochi was laid on 25 October 2005.

Of indigenous design, 90 per cent of a Project 15-A ship is constructed through the use of local material and equipment. At per unit cost of Rs3,800 crore, the three Project 15-A Kolkata-class destroyers will cost the navy approximately Rs11,000 crore ($950 million), including the cost of long-term spare parts.

 

[Tejas-MkII]

India's naval 'INS Kochi' launched- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos

India's naval 'INS Kochi' launched
18 Sep 2009, 1113 hrs IST

India's latest addition to the navy - INS Kochi has been inaugerated Friday (September 18) by Madhulika Verma, wife of Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of Naval Staff.

This is the second Warship of Project 15 A, built by Mazgaon Dock Limited and, sources said, this is the first time any stealth destroyer has been fitted with more than 50 per cent of its equipment before venturing out in the sea. Normally, the dock yard completes the ship with fittings of 25 to 30 per cent equippment and sends it to sea. The remaining fittings would be completed in 2-3 months time.
INS Kochi is the second of the three Project 15-A Kolkata class stealth destroyers and weighs 6,800 tons, designed by the Directorate of Naval Design.

Of indigenous design, the Kolkata class are a follow-on, stealth version of the existing Project 15 Delhi class destroyers, INS Delhi, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai. The Kolkata class guided missile destroyer is the latest stealth destroyer with land attack capability built for the Indian Navy.

The first vessel, INS Kolkata is expected to join the fleet in 2010, followed by INS Kochi in 2011 and the third, as yet unnamed, in May 2012.

Four more vessels are planned under Project 15-B, with updated stealth features.

The keel of INS Kochi was laid on 25 October 2005.

Ninety per cent of a Project 15-A ship is constructed through the use of local material and equipment. At a per unit cost of Rs 3,800 crore, the three Project 15-A Kolkata-class destroyers will cost the Navy approximately Rs 11,000 crore including the cost of long-term spare parts.


why it is taking so long to induct a ship ,if remianing fitting get completed in next 2-3 months...?

 

[Skeptic]

Navy launches stealth destroyer INS Kochi
Mumbai: Indian Navy added more fire power to its arsenal on Friday with the launch of country's second indigenously designed stealth destroyer INS Kochi.

Designed by the Directorate of Naval Design and built at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai, the 163-meter long and 6,800-ton stealth destroyer was launched by the Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma's wife Madhulika Verma.

The warship is the second of three Project 15-A Kolkata class stealth missile destroyers. The first vessel, INS Kolkata, launched earlier, is expected to join the fleet in 2010, followed by INS Kochi in 2011 and the third in May 2012.

INS Kochi is the latest stealth destroyer with land attack capability built for the Indian Navy and has advanced stealth features which make the warship less vulnerable to detection by enemy radar.

The warship propelled by four gas turbines can travel at a speed of 30 knots and will be armed with the latest weapon systems including Brahmos supersonic cruise missile.

The warship will also have Long Range Surface-to-Air missiles and a Multi-Function Radar System for acquiring data on surface and air targets.

For close-range defence capability INS Kochi will have four AK-630 rapid-fire guns and a medium range gun. The warship will also have indigenously developed twin-tube torpedo launchers and anti-submarine rocket launchers to take care of enemy attacks from under the sea.

There is space for two multi-role helicopters, too, on the ship which along with the NPOL developed Humsa-NG hull-mounted sonar will add to the warship's anti-submarine capability.

A pontoon-assisted launch technique, being used for the first time in India, has been employed to avoid slipway constraints on heavier vessels

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