Indian Navy News & Discussions

[DMLA]

Indian navy festivities (Navy Day) at Kochi

 

[Abingdonboy]

Navy considering having its own Tanker and AWACS fleet

Growing number combat fleet in Indian air force with midair refueling capability in next few decade is forcing, Navy to considering buying its own dedicated fleet of Mid- air refuelers , Indian air force purchased six IL-78 based Mid- air refueling aircrafts from 2003 on-wards and navy has been sharing it with air force to refuel their own Sea Harriers .

With modernization of many of the combat jet in the Indian air force fleet (Mig-29UPG , Jaguars ,Tejas ) with midair refueling probe and growing aircrafts in its own fleet of combat aircrafts (Mig-29k, N-LCA) , Navy is worried about not finding mid-air refuelers for training with its crew for this particular task in future .

IAF’s IL-78MKI have already logged hundreds of hours in in-flight refueling hours after their induction in 2003 and also have participated in many international air exercise including in prestigious Red Flag exercise in United states , as per sources this aircrafts will require engine change soon ,since they have been flying almost on every day basics and have clocked in very high number of hours since it was required to provide in-depth training for Fighter pilots since it was a new capability which Indian air force had acquired .

Indian air force is already considering purchase of more six such aircrafts , and Russia have again offered IL-78 for IAF’s requirement’s along with offers from Airbus on their Airbus A320 , and has per recent media reports Airbus might have won the deal . Navy wants to purchase two of tankers for its own fleet .

Navy also seems to be interested in going for DRDO developed AWACS platform for its naval sea patrolling, Navy has already ordered Eight Boeing developed P-8l AWACS to replace Tu-142M and IL-38 platforms from its fleet and recently increased the orders by ordering four more P-8l , increasing the acquisition to 12 aircraft.

Navy considering having its own Tanker and AWACS fleet | idrw.org

Very much needed IMHO the IAF's number of IFR capable a/c is increasing year on year so the demand on its AAR assets is only going to increase. For its own needs the IN defiantly needs it own assets. It seems the IN will simply buys a few of whatever AAR wins the IAF's MRTT completion (most likely A330 MRTT). The IAF too needs to signifcantly increase its order to be able to have a fleet of atleast 18-22 AARs by 2017-22. I'm sure they'll do this though after a the funds are there.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Indian Naval Dhruv helicopter during airshow at Kochin

Man this version of the ALH with retractable landing gear is a real beaut. I really wish the IN and ICG had/do induct more of these. For the ICG this must be an excellent option for shore based SAR duties never mind all the folding rotor or Maritime radar issues as for his task thsse requirments are irrelevant.

 

[Azazel]

India seeks to boost maritime ties with Saudi Arabia

India is seeking to enhance maritime relations with Saudi Arabia and working to maintain security in high seas, says Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao.He feels that Saudi Arabia and India both share the strategic Arabian Sea where navies from both countries have a greater role to play. He said that Saudi Arabian Royal Navy ships HMS Dammam and HMS Yanbu had paid goodwill visit to India in the past and Indian Navy ships Tir, Shardul and Veera visited Saudi Arabian ports on goodwill missions to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Addressing a press conference at newly commissioned Indian Navy warship Tarkash that docked at Jeddah Islamic seaport on Saturday, the ambassador said India and Saudi Arabia have common interest in ensuring security, stability and freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean region including all adjoining seas. He felt closer interaction between both navies would enhance security relations.

The Tarkash is sophisticated and an important component of the Indian Navy, says Capt. Antony George, commanding officer of the ship. He explained that the ship is a guided-missile frigate that was built in Kaliningrad, Russia and commissioned on Nov. 9, 2012.

He said the ship is packed with a high density of weapons and sensors and manned by a highly motivated crew of 253 personnel.

Capt. Antony said that it is one of the most potent platforms of the Indian Navy. It carries cutting-edge modern weaponry which includes surface-to-air missiles, supersonic BrahMos anti-ship missiles, upgraded 100MM medium-range gun, an optically controlled 30MM close-in weapon system, anti-submarine and anti-ship torpedoes and also rocket launchers. It has two helicopter bases.

He said the ship carries a judicious mix of state-of-the-art Russian and Indian system equipped to deal with multiple threats. He further explained that all weapons and sensors are fully integrated with the combat management system.

Capt. Antony said that the ship is capable of operating both the air early-warning helicopter and anti-submarine warfare helicopter. He said that it also has surveillance radar and digital data link that enable aircraft act as force multiplier.

He said currently India deploys an exclusive ship to combat and patrol piracy in Indian Ocean area and if required the Tarkash also can be deployed.

He said that the ship after delivery and commission, passed through Celtic Sea, the United Kingdom, Spain, Port Said in Egypt and then through Suez Canal it embarked for Red Sea. It docked Friday at Jeddah Islamic Port. From here, it will cross the Gulf of Aden. On way to Mumbai, it will pay a visit to Salalah port in Oman.

Indian Consul General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and Military Attach of Indian Embassy in Riyadh Col. Ajay Kumar were also present at the press conference. Select Indian nationals visited the ship yesterday. They were joined by prominent community members and cadets of the Saudi Royal Navy for a reception on board.

India seeks to boost maritime ties with Saudi Arabia | idrw.org

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[The A-5]

That is the refuelling probe dangling from the tailfin up there! Ohhhh....I can already smell work for the
A330 MRTTs!



Freaking awesome!! Thanks for pic Abingdonboy!

 

[Abingdonboy]

That is the refuelling probe dangling from the tailfin up there! Ohhhh....I can already smell work for the
A330 MRTTs!



Freaking awesome!! Thanks for pic Abingdonboy!

Sir this has nothing to do with the IFR system, it is merely a Traling Cone:

Trailing Cone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Used in test flights.

 

[arp2041]

Aircraft carrier construction to resume soon

Construction of the indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) is likely to resume soon at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) here, one year after it was floated out, on completion of a significant portion of the outer structure.
The vessel will be brought back to the building dock of the CSL early next month for completing the remaining part of the first phase of the project like fitting of gear boxes and diesel alternators, official sources told TOI here.

There were problems with the reduction gear box supplied by the Gujarat-based Elecon Engineering . But the new set of gear boxes and diesel alternators have already arrived here.

"Together they weigh about 900 tonnes. Their fitting as well as completion of the remaining work in the first phase would take about a year," the sources said.

Meanwhile, top officials of the Indian Navy, CSL, and the ministries of defence and shipping had a meeting in New Delhi on November 21 to work out the schedule and cost estimates for completing the remaining part of the IAC construction.

Defence minister A K Antony, who chaired the meeting, has reportedly asked a joint panel of these agencies to prepare a roadmap for the delivery of the IAC within a month. Antony has insisted that the new schedule must strictly be adhered to and accountability must be fixed for any further delays.

However, defence experts here point out that there are wide differences in the cost estimates of the Navy and CSL and finding a consensus within a short time-frame could prove a tough task. The first phase cost was Rs 1,160 crore, while the second phase cost is yet to be announced.

The contract for beginning the second phase of the work could be signed by the Navy and CSL only after a consensus on cost estimates was reached between them.

As per the original plan, the IAC was to be inducted into the Navy in 2014-15. But, as per broadly agreed revised schedule, its delivery would take place only in 2016 and the trails would take another two years.

Aircraft carrier construction to resume soon - The Times of India

 

[sancho]

That is the refuelling probe dangling from the tailfin up there! Ohhhh....I can already smell work for the
A330 MRTTs!!

As Abingdonboy said, it's not the refuelling system, it is fitted above the cockpit and requires tankers with a refuelling boom.

 

[arp2041]

Boeing P-8I 'Neptune' [IN 320] Maritime Aircraft Of The Indian Navy [Photographs]

 

[trident2010]

Apart from US made weapons, is it possible to integrate say Russian, Israeli weapons in P-8I?

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[The A-5]

When is the 4th one coming to join in its nose into this lot?

 

[Abingdonboy]

When is the 4th one coming to join in its nose into this lot?

Next year.

 

[arp2041]

25 glorious years of INS Ranvijay

The fifth and the latest ship of the Rajput class Guided Missile Destroyers ‘INS Ranvijay’ on Friday completed 25 years of glorious service in the Indian Navy.

The crew of the ship celebrated the occasion with traditional gusto reiterating their commitment to the motto ‘Sangrame Vaibhavasya’ (Glorious in War) and a promise to the serve the Indian Navy and achieve greater glory.

‘INS Ranvijay’ was commissioned into Indian Navy on December 21, 1987 at Poti in erstwhile USSR. Equipped with the Brahmos missile the ship today is one of the most heavily armed warships of the Indian Navy and is frontline unit of the Eastern Fleet. Over the years the ship has participated in various operations undertaken by the Indian Navy.

The operational capability of the ship has grown from strength-to-strength, leaving in its wake a rich legacy of excellence.

The Hindu : Cities / Visakhapatnam : 25 glorious years of INS Ranvijay

When is the 4th one coming to join in its nose into this lot?

All 12 (8+4) will be delivered to IN by 2015, but interesting thing is that according to Boeing's estimates, IN will eventually go for 30 P-8Is, if so, all 30 will be flying in the IOR's skies by 2018-19.