alh dhruv is smaller than nh-90 ,nh-90 is a 20 seater ,whereas dhruv is a 14 seater,alh dhruv is in the same weight class as the eurocpter dauphin.
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hey guys ,great news,the 5th extra fast patrol vessel has been commissioned by the indian coast guard,the rate at which goa shipyards limited is building them is phenomenal.
here check out this link and article:
http://oheraldo.in/node/20059
New extra fast petrol vessel inducted into Coast Guard
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VASCO, OCT 28 — The Coast Guard ship ‘ICGS Savitribai Phule’ extra fast petrol vessel was commissioned by Vice Admiral (VADM) R F Contractor, director general Indian Coast Guard at a ceremony at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on Saturday. Senior officials of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Navy, Goa Shipyard, Central and state government were present.[/FONT]
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The ship has been named after the prominent personality Savitaribai Phule, who was a great social reformer and leader who fought for women liberation and education.
The Coast Guard Ship Savitribai Phule is fifth in the series of extra fast vessel designed and build by Goa Shipyard Ltd. The vessel has the state of the art technology, sophisticated equipment and high speed capability adding a tremendous strength to the Indian Coast Guard fleet primarily to under take anti-smuggling anti-pouching and search and rescue missions. The ship is design to perform Coast Guard charter of duty during peace and war.
Speaking on the occasion Mr Contractor, congratulated the GSL for completing the task well ahead of given time period. He said that with the induction of Extra Fast Patrol Vessel in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has added another milestone in the ICG service.
Earlier, Chairman and Managing Director Rear Admiral (Retd) A K Handa welcomed the guests and informed that all the five Fast Patrol Vessels built at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Coast Guard have been delivered well before the schedule time.
“Our Contribution in building the ships has enabled the Indian Coast Guard to respond to the distress calls from fishermen at high seas, facilitating search and rescue missions in an effective manner, he added.[/FONT]
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http://oheraldo.in/node/20059
New extra fast petrol vessel inducted into Coast Guard
[FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]BY HERALD REPORTER
VASCO, OCT 28 — The Coast Guard ship ‘ICGS Savitribai Phule’ extra fast petrol vessel was commissioned by Vice Admiral (VADM) R F Contractor, director general Indian Coast Guard at a ceremony at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on Saturday. Senior officials of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Navy, Goa Shipyard, Central and state government were present.[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]
The ship has been named after the prominent personality Savitaribai Phule, who was a great social reformer and leader who fought for women liberation and education.
The Coast Guard Ship Savitribai Phule is fifth in the series of extra fast vessel designed and build by Goa Shipyard Ltd. The vessel has the state of the art technology, sophisticated equipment and high speed capability adding a tremendous strength to the Indian Coast Guard fleet primarily to under take anti-smuggling anti-pouching and search and rescue missions. The ship is design to perform Coast Guard charter of duty during peace and war.
Speaking on the occasion Mr Contractor, congratulated the GSL for completing the task well ahead of given time period. He said that with the induction of Extra Fast Patrol Vessel in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has added another milestone in the ICG service.
Earlier, Chairman and Managing Director Rear Admiral (Retd) A K Handa welcomed the guests and informed that all the five Fast Patrol Vessels built at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Coast Guard have been delivered well before the schedule time.
“Our Contribution in building the ships has enabled the Indian Coast Guard to respond to the distress calls from fishermen at high seas, facilitating search and rescue missions in an effective manner, he added.[/FONT]
hey guys ,i definitely believe that the indian navy needs to set up a naval intelligence ,whose reponsibilities should also include prevention of information leakage,and this article agrees with me.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7607
Navy has taken "corrective" steps to prevent information leak
NEW DELHI, OCT 31 (PTI)
The navy has put in place a specialised organisation to ensure safety of top secret information and of warships at sea, new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said here today.
"We have taken corrective steps to ensure that there are no leaks of classified information and documents," Mehta said soon after assuming office while replying to a barrage of questions on Naval war room leaks, which have led to arrest and dismissal from service of key naval personnel.
"It is unfortunate that such incidents happened," Mehta said of the naval espionage cases asserting that corrective steps had been taken to ensure that such incidents don't recur. "A big organisation has been put in place to ensure safety of information and that of units at sea. We are sure we won't have such problems now," he said.
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http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7607
Navy has taken "corrective" steps to prevent information leak
NEW DELHI, OCT 31 (PTI)
The navy has put in place a specialised organisation to ensure safety of top secret information and of warships at sea, new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said here today.
"We have taken corrective steps to ensure that there are no leaks of classified information and documents," Mehta said soon after assuming office while replying to a barrage of questions on Naval war room leaks, which have led to arrest and dismissal from service of key naval personnel.
"It is unfortunate that such incidents happened," Mehta said of the naval espionage cases asserting that corrective steps had been taken to ensure that such incidents don't recur. "A big organisation has been put in place to ensure safety of information and that of units at sea. We are sure we won't have such problems now," he said.
hey guys great news ,the trenton would be arriving in april,it will be equipped with upto six sikorsky helicopters.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7606
Amphibious ship from US to arrive in India in April
MUMBAI, OCT 31 (PTI)
The large amphibious ship USS Trenton, which has been acquired by India from the US, will arrive in Mumbai in April next year, a top naval official said today.
Talking to reporters on board INS Mysore here, Rear Admiral Anup Singh, flag officer commanding of the Western Fleet, said the ship would be commissioned in February and arrive in Indian waters by April.
For the purpose of acquiring the ship, a team of Indian Navy officials have already gone to the US, he said.
Six state-of-the-art helicopters would come along with the vessel, he said.
The vessel, once inducted, would enhace the Indian Navy's blue water capability and its amphibious role. The ship has a complement of 350 and can carry 900 troops.
Talking about the ongoing Indo-US exercises, Singh said this was the ninth in the Malabar series of joint manoeuvres by the Indian and American navies.
Task force Malabar comprises 12 warships, including two Coast Guard ships, two submarines, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters under the tactical command of the flag officer commanding of the Western Fleet. Malabar 2006 is unique as this is the first time that a US expeditionary strike group is exercising with the Indian Navy.
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http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7606
Amphibious ship from US to arrive in India in April
MUMBAI, OCT 31 (PTI)
The large amphibious ship USS Trenton, which has been acquired by India from the US, will arrive in Mumbai in April next year, a top naval official said today.
Talking to reporters on board INS Mysore here, Rear Admiral Anup Singh, flag officer commanding of the Western Fleet, said the ship would be commissioned in February and arrive in Indian waters by April.
For the purpose of acquiring the ship, a team of Indian Navy officials have already gone to the US, he said.
Six state-of-the-art helicopters would come along with the vessel, he said.
The vessel, once inducted, would enhace the Indian Navy's blue water capability and its amphibious role. The ship has a complement of 350 and can carry 900 troops.
Talking about the ongoing Indo-US exercises, Singh said this was the ninth in the Malabar series of joint manoeuvres by the Indian and American navies.
Task force Malabar comprises 12 warships, including two Coast Guard ships, two submarines, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters under the tactical command of the flag officer commanding of the Western Fleet. Malabar 2006 is unique as this is the first time that a US expeditionary strike group is exercising with the Indian Navy.
hey guys ,admiral sureesh mehta has now become the new naval cjief ,he is also a fighter pilot like his predecessor,he has very high ambitions for the indian navy ,including the one to make the indian navy a blue water navy.
here check out this link and article:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-263611,curpg-2.cms
NEW DELHI: A truly blue-water Navy with strategic reach to operate from Africa's eastern coast right up to Malacca Straits. A satellite networked-force with maritime surveillance capabilities to keep tabs on the entire Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
That, in short, is the mantra of Admiral Sureesh Mehta, who took over as the new Navy chief from Admiral Arun Prakash on Tuesday. "With India's rapid growth, the Navy has a much bigger role to play now, much more to contribute to the nation's strength," said Admiral Mehta.
A fighter pilot like his predecessor, Admiral Mehta will have almost three years at the helm to further "transform" the already transforming Navy into India's most "potent and visible force" in IOR.
It's certainly required with maritime security now becoming inextricably entwined with overall strategic policy, with the fact that both China and Pakistan are taking rapid strides towards boosting their naval capabilities.
India, of course, is heavily dependent on sea-borne trade, with 90% of its total trade by volume being transported through waterways. It also has to keep track of its vast Economic Exclusive Zone, slated to go up to 2.54 million sq km from the present two million sq km, apart from off-shore oil and gas assets.
Asked about his priorities by TOI, Admiral Mehta said: "We are certainly looking at improving our maritime surveillance capabilities. In the last few years, we have been talking about a maritime domain awareness."
"But we have some lacunae and a huge area to cover. We need to have some more assets, be it on the ships, be it in the air or even in space," said Admiral Mehta.
The Navy, for instance, wants to induct eight long-range maritime patrol aircraft as well as more UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) to plug the existing operational gaps in its surveillance capabilities.
The Navy also seeks to act as a stabilising force in IOR, seeing itself as a diplomatic instrument to further India's geostrategic objectives. "It will be our constant endeavour to operate in waters far away from home. Our warships need to have longevity in distant theatres," he said.
Induction of 16,900-tonne American amphibious transport vessel USS Trenton next year and 44,570-tonne Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov in 2008, with its complement of MiG-29K fighters, will take Navy's war-fighting capabilities to "a different dimension" altogether.
"We will have capabilities to influence battles on land with these long-range weapon systems, apart from the ability to transport troops from one place to another," he said.
Asked about last year's infamous war-room "leak" case as well as the recent warship accidents at sea, he said it was "unfortunate" but corrective action was being taken to prevent reoccurrence.
"A big organisation is already in place to ensure safety of information and that of units at sea. We are sure we won't have such problems in the future," he said.
here check out this link and article:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-263611,curpg-2.cms
NEW DELHI: A truly blue-water Navy with strategic reach to operate from Africa's eastern coast right up to Malacca Straits. A satellite networked-force with maritime surveillance capabilities to keep tabs on the entire Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
That, in short, is the mantra of Admiral Sureesh Mehta, who took over as the new Navy chief from Admiral Arun Prakash on Tuesday. "With India's rapid growth, the Navy has a much bigger role to play now, much more to contribute to the nation's strength," said Admiral Mehta.
A fighter pilot like his predecessor, Admiral Mehta will have almost three years at the helm to further "transform" the already transforming Navy into India's most "potent and visible force" in IOR.
It's certainly required with maritime security now becoming inextricably entwined with overall strategic policy, with the fact that both China and Pakistan are taking rapid strides towards boosting their naval capabilities.
India, of course, is heavily dependent on sea-borne trade, with 90% of its total trade by volume being transported through waterways. It also has to keep track of its vast Economic Exclusive Zone, slated to go up to 2.54 million sq km from the present two million sq km, apart from off-shore oil and gas assets.
Asked about his priorities by TOI, Admiral Mehta said: "We are certainly looking at improving our maritime surveillance capabilities. In the last few years, we have been talking about a maritime domain awareness."
"But we have some lacunae and a huge area to cover. We need to have some more assets, be it on the ships, be it in the air or even in space," said Admiral Mehta.
The Navy, for instance, wants to induct eight long-range maritime patrol aircraft as well as more UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) to plug the existing operational gaps in its surveillance capabilities.
The Navy also seeks to act as a stabilising force in IOR, seeing itself as a diplomatic instrument to further India's geostrategic objectives. "It will be our constant endeavour to operate in waters far away from home. Our warships need to have longevity in distant theatres," he said.
Induction of 16,900-tonne American amphibious transport vessel USS Trenton next year and 44,570-tonne Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov in 2008, with its complement of MiG-29K fighters, will take Navy's war-fighting capabilities to "a different dimension" altogether.
"We will have capabilities to influence battles on land with these long-range weapon systems, apart from the ability to transport troops from one place to another," he said.
Asked about last year's infamous war-room "leak" case as well as the recent warship accidents at sea, he said it was "unfortunate" but corrective action was being taken to prevent reoccurrence.
"A big organisation is already in place to ensure safety of information and that of units at sea. We are sure we won't have such problems in the future," he said.
hey guys great news ,indian navy plans to christen the ausdtin class of landing platform dock uss trenton as the jalashva or the sea horse.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/15833.html
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 1: With five months to go for the American warship USS Trenton to join the Indian fleet, the Navy has proposed that the amphibious vessel be rechristened INS Jalashva — Sanskrit for Sea Horse — when it is commissioned in March next year. Still to be approved by President APJ Abdul Kalam, the name was prioritised as the Navy’s top choice among a few others by just retired Navy Chief Admiral Arun Prakash.
The other two large amphibious ships in the Navy are INS Magar (crocodile) and INS Gharial (another reptile from the crocodile family). From a list of names, Jalashva was ticked by the former Navy Chief before the file was sent to Rashtrapati Bhavan, sources said. The USS Trenton, with the motto “No Greater Gator” was commissioned in 1971 and named after the capital of New Jersey state.
The 17,000-ton warship, likely to be based at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command, will be the Navy’s second largest vessel after aircraft carrier INS Viraat, which itself will move to second place in size when the Russian aircraft carrier rechristened INS Vikramaditya is commissioned in late 2008.
The Navy got its first taste of American amphibious warfare equipment when it exercised with the US Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), a task force that included the USS Boxer, Washington’s amphibious flagship, off the Goa coast this week.
About the Trenton, the new Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta yesterday said, “It brings about a different dimension to our fighting capabilities. We will have a capability to influence the land battle with long-range weapons and the ability to transport large numbers of people from one place to another.” The Navy is also in negotiations to purchase six H-3 Sea King maritime utility transport helicopters for operations off the Trenton’s deck.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/15833.html
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 1: With five months to go for the American warship USS Trenton to join the Indian fleet, the Navy has proposed that the amphibious vessel be rechristened INS Jalashva — Sanskrit for Sea Horse — when it is commissioned in March next year. Still to be approved by President APJ Abdul Kalam, the name was prioritised as the Navy’s top choice among a few others by just retired Navy Chief Admiral Arun Prakash.
The other two large amphibious ships in the Navy are INS Magar (crocodile) and INS Gharial (another reptile from the crocodile family). From a list of names, Jalashva was ticked by the former Navy Chief before the file was sent to Rashtrapati Bhavan, sources said. The USS Trenton, with the motto “No Greater Gator” was commissioned in 1971 and named after the capital of New Jersey state.
The 17,000-ton warship, likely to be based at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command, will be the Navy’s second largest vessel after aircraft carrier INS Viraat, which itself will move to second place in size when the Russian aircraft carrier rechristened INS Vikramaditya is commissioned in late 2008.
The Navy got its first taste of American amphibious warfare equipment when it exercised with the US Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), a task force that included the USS Boxer, Washington’s amphibious flagship, off the Goa coast this week.
About the Trenton, the new Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta yesterday said, “It brings about a different dimension to our fighting capabilities. We will have a capability to influence the land battle with long-range weapons and the ability to transport large numbers of people from one place to another.” The Navy is also in negotiations to purchase six H-3 Sea King maritime utility transport helicopters for operations off the Trenton’s deck.
hey guys check out this article ,it contains some valuable information on the trenton ,the vessel costed india 48 million us dollars and includes upto 4 landing craft mechanised.
here check out this article and link:
http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/nov/03navy.htm?q=np&file=.htm
November 03, 2006 09:58 IST
The Indian Navy has sent some 300 personnel to the United States to train and sail back with the 35-year-old Austin-class platform landing dock, USS Trenton acquired by India, a leading defence weekly reported.
Crew are now undergoing training at the US Navy base in Norfolk, Virginia, before taking over the 17,000-tonne ship once it is decommissioned from the US Navy in January 2007. The crew will then aim to return to India by May 2007, the Jane's Defence weekly said, quoting a spokesman of the Indian Navy.
At 174 metre long, Trenton will be the Indian Navy's second largest warship after the Hermes-class aircraft carrier INS Viraat and the first military purchase from the US after the two countries entered into a strategic partnership in 2005.
Trenton cost India Rs 2.18 billion ($ 48.44 million) under the US government's foreign military sales programme and includes the provision of four LCM8 landing craft.
here check out this article and link:
http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/nov/03navy.htm?q=np&file=.htm
November 03, 2006 09:58 IST
The Indian Navy has sent some 300 personnel to the United States to train and sail back with the 35-year-old Austin-class platform landing dock, USS Trenton acquired by India, a leading defence weekly reported.
Crew are now undergoing training at the US Navy base in Norfolk, Virginia, before taking over the 17,000-tonne ship once it is decommissioned from the US Navy in January 2007. The crew will then aim to return to India by May 2007, the Jane's Defence weekly said, quoting a spokesman of the Indian Navy.
At 174 metre long, Trenton will be the Indian Navy's second largest warship after the Hermes-class aircraft carrier INS Viraat and the first military purchase from the US after the two countries entered into a strategic partnership in 2005.
Trenton cost India Rs 2.18 billion ($ 48.44 million) under the US government's foreign military sales programme and includes the provision of four LCM8 landing craft.
hey guys ,great news,according to the indian naval chief admiral sureesh mehta ,indian navy would be acquiring 8 new destroyers,8 new frigates ,12 corvettes,6 scorpene submarines and i aircraft carrier over the next 10-15 years.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200611060314.htm
New Delhi, Nov 6. (PTI): The navy's "shrinking" submarine fleet is a matter of concern, new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta has said.
A plan has already been put in place to raise the strength of the submarine arm, he said.
"Our (submarine) levels are certainly shrinking and it's a cause for concern," Mehta, who took over as chief on November 1, told Times Now channel.
"We haven't built a submarine for over 14-15 years now. As ships and submarines get older, they need to be phased out," he said.
"We expect to set the situation right. The ball has already been set rolling," he said.
Mehta said, "The first of these (new submarines) will start coming out in eight-nine years and then simultaneously, hopefully we should get some more in the pipeline so that we are able to stablise the situation in 15 years or so."
Explaining the reasons behind the delay in building up the fleet strength, he said, "Navies take very long to build (warships) and it's a continuous process that must be kept going always.
"If we didn't order some ships at some point of time, we land up in trouble some years down the road. The same is the case with submarines."
India recently inked a deal to build six Scorpene submarines using technology supplied by a French firm.
On future focus areas, Mehta said, "We have put (in place) a perspective plan for the next 20 years." This plan would automatically ensure replacement of ships that are ageing. Mehta said the Indian Navy would add eight destroyers, eight frigates, a dozen corvettes, six submarines and an aircraft carrier to its fleet in the years ahead.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200611060314.htm
New Delhi, Nov 6. (PTI): The navy's "shrinking" submarine fleet is a matter of concern, new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta has said.
A plan has already been put in place to raise the strength of the submarine arm, he said.
"Our (submarine) levels are certainly shrinking and it's a cause for concern," Mehta, who took over as chief on November 1, told Times Now channel.
"We haven't built a submarine for over 14-15 years now. As ships and submarines get older, they need to be phased out," he said.
"We expect to set the situation right. The ball has already been set rolling," he said.
Mehta said, "The first of these (new submarines) will start coming out in eight-nine years and then simultaneously, hopefully we should get some more in the pipeline so that we are able to stablise the situation in 15 years or so."
Explaining the reasons behind the delay in building up the fleet strength, he said, "Navies take very long to build (warships) and it's a continuous process that must be kept going always.
"If we didn't order some ships at some point of time, we land up in trouble some years down the road. The same is the case with submarines."
India recently inked a deal to build six Scorpene submarines using technology supplied by a French firm.
On future focus areas, Mehta said, "We have put (in place) a perspective plan for the next 20 years." This plan would automatically ensure replacement of ships that are ageing. Mehta said the Indian Navy would add eight destroyers, eight frigates, a dozen corvettes, six submarines and an aircraft carrier to its fleet in the years ahead.
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hey guys ,great news,the landing ship tank(large) which is the third of the series has now been handed by the garden reach shipbuilders and engineers limited to the india navy,it will prove to be a vital clog in indian navy's amphibious assault capability.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110702691000.htm
The ship Shardul, which was ordered in December 2001, has been handed over to the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has stated in a press note. This is third ship of LST (L) class built by GRSE. The earlier ships of this class (INS Magar and INS Gharial) were built and delivered in 1987 and 1997 respectively. Two follow-on ships, Yard 3015 (Kesari) and Yard 3016 (Airavat), are in an advanced stage of fitting out. The design modification of the Shardul class has been carried out by GRSE. The project is managed by the Directorate of Ship Production. The new ship will be an important amphibious warship, carrying Landing Craft Assault armoured tanks, army vehicles and troops, according to the press note. The ship is capable of beaching for disembarkation of these vehicles and troops.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110702691000.htm
The ship Shardul, which was ordered in December 2001, has been handed over to the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has stated in a press note. This is third ship of LST (L) class built by GRSE. The earlier ships of this class (INS Magar and INS Gharial) were built and delivered in 1987 and 1997 respectively. Two follow-on ships, Yard 3015 (Kesari) and Yard 3016 (Airavat), are in an advanced stage of fitting out. The design modification of the Shardul class has been carried out by GRSE. The project is managed by the Directorate of Ship Production. The new ship will be an important amphibious warship, carrying Landing Craft Assault armoured tanks, army vehicles and troops, according to the press note. The ship is capable of beaching for disembarkation of these vehicles and troops.
hey guys,great news,kerela state electronics corporation is planning to enter into the indian defence sector in a big way,it is already in talks with the npol(naval physical and oceanographic laboratotries) for long term supply of defence products.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110700981100.htm
Kochi Nov. 6
The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron) is in talks with NPOL (Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory) a unit under the Ministry of Defence for manufacturing defence related equipment on a long-term basis. NPOL is a naval defence research and development organisation.
Keltron helps in the manufacture of naval defence equipment like sonar, eco-sounder, electronic ground mines, deep-sea telephone equipment etc. in association with NPOL Kochi and NSTL (Naval Science and Technological Laboratory) Vishakapatnam. It has also assisted in the development and manufacture of several equipment for the Indian Army as well.
The Managing Director of Keltron, Mr Minhaj Alam, held discussions with the NPOL Director, Mr V. Chander, and the Chief Controller of Research and Development at the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Dr A. Shivathanupilla, when he visited Kochi NPOL recently. The endeavour is to further strengthen the nation's defence capability, while accelerating the economic progress of Keltron. The Kerala Government has been extending all support and assistance to Keltron in the venture, a press release issued here said. NPOL has proven its prowess in developing several naval related defence equipment, which Keltron has assisted in the manufacturing and design stages.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110700981100.htm
Kochi Nov. 6
The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron) is in talks with NPOL (Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory) a unit under the Ministry of Defence for manufacturing defence related equipment on a long-term basis. NPOL is a naval defence research and development organisation.
Keltron helps in the manufacture of naval defence equipment like sonar, eco-sounder, electronic ground mines, deep-sea telephone equipment etc. in association with NPOL Kochi and NSTL (Naval Science and Technological Laboratory) Vishakapatnam. It has also assisted in the development and manufacture of several equipment for the Indian Army as well.
The Managing Director of Keltron, Mr Minhaj Alam, held discussions with the NPOL Director, Mr V. Chander, and the Chief Controller of Research and Development at the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Dr A. Shivathanupilla, when he visited Kochi NPOL recently. The endeavour is to further strengthen the nation's defence capability, while accelerating the economic progress of Keltron. The Kerala Government has been extending all support and assistance to Keltron in the venture, a press release issued here said. NPOL has proven its prowess in developing several naval related defence equipment, which Keltron has assisted in the manufacturing and design stages.
Yes. A modernised version.
hey guys check out this interesting article on the indian navy's new drydock and shiplift facility at karwar,it reduces the turn around time for warships considerably and is capable of lifting ships of upto 10000 tons displacement.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7649
Bangalore, Nov 7: The blue water Indian Navy will have more operational flexibility when the unique ship-lift and transfer system for dry docking of ships at integrated Naval base INS Kadamba at Karwar will be formally inaugurated on Wednesday November 8.
With this, the turnaround time for ship repairs at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) will come down considerably. “Its an exclusive facility, which is quite swift and ships will be ready for action within a very short span of time,” a senior Navy officer told this paper.
The ship-lift is capable of lifting upto 10,000 tonne vessels of 175m x 28 m sizes. The port will be able to accommodate 42 ships. In later stages, even ships from other nations can also come to one of the cleanest ports in the world to use the facility.
In the conventional system; ‘graving dock’ ships occupy the docking facility for nearly 45 days. They were docked and water is emptied from there, before the repair work can be taken up.
The new dry-docking facility will ensure that ships are lifted from the water and sent to the repair yard in just a day or two. In simple terms, the shiplift is a large elevator platform which can be lowered into water, have a ship hauled in and positioned over the cradles preset on the platform and then lifted vertically to the ground level so that the ship can be moved from the platform onto a dry berth on land.
The NSRY, which commenced its operations on November 14, 2005, is being commanded by Commander S M Rajeshwar. The dry-docking facility is a new addition to the Navy base, which is flanked by beautiful bays and islands on one side and the picturesque Western Ghats on the other.
The Naval base with its state-of-the art maintenance facility will house most of the frontline ‘destroyers,’ missile frigates and the only aircraft carrier in the Indian Navy, INS Virat.
Aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which India is planning to acquire, will also be anchored at the new base, sources said. The Russian made aircraft carrier, which the Navy plans to christen INS Vikramaditya, is almost one-and-half times bigger than INS Virat.
The base is all set to become the flag-bearer of Indian Navy and will also emerge as the hub of Navy’s activities in future as other bases in the country are crowded and do not have much scope for expansion.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7649
Bangalore, Nov 7: The blue water Indian Navy will have more operational flexibility when the unique ship-lift and transfer system for dry docking of ships at integrated Naval base INS Kadamba at Karwar will be formally inaugurated on Wednesday November 8.
With this, the turnaround time for ship repairs at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) will come down considerably. “Its an exclusive facility, which is quite swift and ships will be ready for action within a very short span of time,” a senior Navy officer told this paper.
The ship-lift is capable of lifting upto 10,000 tonne vessels of 175m x 28 m sizes. The port will be able to accommodate 42 ships. In later stages, even ships from other nations can also come to one of the cleanest ports in the world to use the facility.
In the conventional system; ‘graving dock’ ships occupy the docking facility for nearly 45 days. They were docked and water is emptied from there, before the repair work can be taken up.
The new dry-docking facility will ensure that ships are lifted from the water and sent to the repair yard in just a day or two. In simple terms, the shiplift is a large elevator platform which can be lowered into water, have a ship hauled in and positioned over the cradles preset on the platform and then lifted vertically to the ground level so that the ship can be moved from the platform onto a dry berth on land.
The NSRY, which commenced its operations on November 14, 2005, is being commanded by Commander S M Rajeshwar. The dry-docking facility is a new addition to the Navy base, which is flanked by beautiful bays and islands on one side and the picturesque Western Ghats on the other.
The Naval base with its state-of-the art maintenance facility will house most of the frontline ‘destroyers,’ missile frigates and the only aircraft carrier in the Indian Navy, INS Virat.
Aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which India is planning to acquire, will also be anchored at the new base, sources said. The Russian made aircraft carrier, which the Navy plans to christen INS Vikramaditya, is almost one-and-half times bigger than INS Virat.
The base is all set to become the flag-bearer of Indian Navy and will also emerge as the hub of Navy’s activities in future as other bases in the country are crowded and do not have much scope for expansion.
hey guys,great news ,naval science and technology laboratories is on the verge of developing an indigenously designed thermal propulsion guided torpedo which they claim to have a faster,sleaker and stealthier than conventional torpedos.nstl has already developed and productionised heavyweight and light weight electric propulsion torpedos.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7656
NSTL to design torpedoes with thermal technology
Staff Reporter
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam will shortly place the nation in the elite group of countries that design and develop torpedoes with thermal technology.
Revealing this to the press here on Tuesday, A. Sivathanu Pillai, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, said NSTL had already successfully designed heavy and lightweight electrically propelled torpedoes that are under production and now it has made a breakthrough in indigenously designing torpedoes with thermal propulsion system.
Faster and sleeker He said: "Right at this moment I can say that these torpedoes will be faster, sleeker and stealthier. The torpedoes not only come under the guided category but also will have a longer range than the conventional ones. Once inducted they will add more punch to the naval firepower, as they can be used both from ships and submarines." Updating on BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, he said both the versions — anti ship and land target missiles — are on the induction stage both by the Navy and the Army.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7656
NSTL to design torpedoes with thermal technology
Staff Reporter
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam will shortly place the nation in the elite group of countries that design and develop torpedoes with thermal technology.
Revealing this to the press here on Tuesday, A. Sivathanu Pillai, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, said NSTL had already successfully designed heavy and lightweight electrically propelled torpedoes that are under production and now it has made a breakthrough in indigenously designing torpedoes with thermal propulsion system.
Faster and sleeker He said: "Right at this moment I can say that these torpedoes will be faster, sleeker and stealthier. The torpedoes not only come under the guided category but also will have a longer range than the conventional ones. Once inducted they will add more punch to the naval firepower, as they can be used both from ships and submarines." Updating on BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, he said both the versions — anti ship and land target missiles — are on the induction stage both by the Navy and the Army.
hey guys ,great news ,according to goa shipyards limited's annual reports they have recieved orders for 3 (i believe 3 105 metre nopv for navy and 3 90 meter opv for the coast guard)new offshore patrol vessels of 90-105 meter size for the indian navy and coast guard ,though these vessels are based on the basic design of the sankalp class of advanced offshore patrol vessels (2 of which are currently under construction for the indian coast guard ),the basic design has been modified to meet the naval requirements,which i believe means greater weapons capability and better sensors.
here check out this link:
http://www.goashipyard.co.in/html/directors_report.htm
During the year 2005-06, the Company delivered two Fast Patrol Vessels to Indian Coast Guard, 5 to 6 months ahead of contractual delivery schedules. The remaining three Fast Patrol Vessels are scheduled to be delivered by September, 2006, improving upon the delivery period further to 5–6 months ahead of contractual delivery schedules. The Company created history on 28th January, 2006 in the Indian shipbuilding industry, with the launching and commissioning of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for Indian Coast Guard on the same day, way ahead of their contractual schedules. This unique historical event first of its kind since inception of the shipyard, has enhanced the confidence in our customers about our capabilities to undertake construction and timely delivery of sophisticated ships.
13. Further, two Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) for Indian Coast Guard are under construction and both the vessels are scheduled to be launched in 2006–07. These are the largest ships designed and being constructed by the Company. Despite being prototype vessels, we are confident that the Company will be able to deliver them as per contractual commitments. The Company has received orders for construction of 03 Nos. each Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. The 90M OPVs are also first of its type designed inhouse for construction in the Yard. The 105M NOPV though on the basic design of 105M AOPV incorporates major changes to meet the specific Naval requirements. The design works of these vessels are in progress and production will commence in 2006-07.
here check out this link:
http://www.goashipyard.co.in/html/directors_report.htm
During the year 2005-06, the Company delivered two Fast Patrol Vessels to Indian Coast Guard, 5 to 6 months ahead of contractual delivery schedules. The remaining three Fast Patrol Vessels are scheduled to be delivered by September, 2006, improving upon the delivery period further to 5–6 months ahead of contractual delivery schedules. The Company created history on 28th January, 2006 in the Indian shipbuilding industry, with the launching and commissioning of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for Indian Coast Guard on the same day, way ahead of their contractual schedules. This unique historical event first of its kind since inception of the shipyard, has enhanced the confidence in our customers about our capabilities to undertake construction and timely delivery of sophisticated ships.
13. Further, two Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) for Indian Coast Guard are under construction and both the vessels are scheduled to be launched in 2006–07. These are the largest ships designed and being constructed by the Company. Despite being prototype vessels, we are confident that the Company will be able to deliver them as per contractual commitments. The Company has received orders for construction of 03 Nos. each Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. The 90M OPVs are also first of its type designed inhouse for construction in the Yard. The 105M NOPV though on the basic design of 105M AOPV incorporates major changes to meet the specific Naval requirements. The design works of these vessels are in progress and production will commence in 2006-07.
hey guys,great news ,indian coast guard has captured a north korean cargo ship meant for iran ,which had strayed into indian territorial waters without permission,i wonder what we will find this time.
last time that the indian coast guard captured an illegal north korean ship(mv koowolsan) ,they got production documents for the north korean missiles intended for pakistan with enough material for the manufacture of 10 missiles.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7661
A North Korean freighter, MV-Omranili, which was on its way to Iran ‘found itself’ in Indian waters after an ‘engine failure’ and has been detained in Mumbai. The Coast Guard, the Bombay Port Trust, the Indian Navy and the Mumbai Customs have formed separate teams to inspect the freighter and find out if it is carrying any arms or ammunition and the reason behind its voyage to Iran.
Coming close on the heels of the nuclear tests conducted by North Korea recently, the ‘straying’ of the vessel into Indian waters and its subsequent detention assumes significance. Speaking on condition of anonymity, sources at Mumbai Customs House and the Coast Guard said the ship’s crew members have failed to provide any convincing replies about the purpose of their journey to Iran.
“What is most suspicious is the fact that though it is a cargo ship, they are not carrying any consignment or goods,” said a Coast Guard officer. The authorities are now examining the freighter to find if any contraband is hidden somewhere.
The freighter was first spotted in the Indian waters on October 29. The Coast Guard immediately swung into action and escorted the freighter to the Bombay docks. When questioned, the crew members told the Coast Guard they were on their way to Bandar Abbas in Iran and strayed into the Indian waters as the engine had developed a snag.
Since North Korea is suspected of supplying missile technology and nuclear components to Iran in the past, the Indian authorities are examining the ship closely. While interrogation of the 12 North Korean crew members is still on, the language is proving to be a major hurdle. “They don’t understand English at all. But we are trying our best to find out the purpose of their visit to Iran since there is no conspicuous cargo onboard,” said an officer.
This is the second time a North Korean vessel has been detained by the Indian authorities. A North Korean freighter, Koowolsanho, detained off the Kandla Port in Gujarat in 1999, had yielded equipment for the production of missiles intended for Pakistan. The seized vessel included 148 boxes, declared as machines and water-refining equipment, but intended for the production of tactical surface-to-surface missiles with a range of 300 km.
In addition to being a recipient of technology for weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, North Korea is also said to have supplied ballistic missiles and its production technology to other states, mainly Iran, Pakistan, Syria and Libya.
last time that the indian coast guard captured an illegal north korean ship(mv koowolsan) ,they got production documents for the north korean missiles intended for pakistan with enough material for the manufacture of 10 missiles.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7661
A North Korean freighter, MV-Omranili, which was on its way to Iran ‘found itself’ in Indian waters after an ‘engine failure’ and has been detained in Mumbai. The Coast Guard, the Bombay Port Trust, the Indian Navy and the Mumbai Customs have formed separate teams to inspect the freighter and find out if it is carrying any arms or ammunition and the reason behind its voyage to Iran.
Coming close on the heels of the nuclear tests conducted by North Korea recently, the ‘straying’ of the vessel into Indian waters and its subsequent detention assumes significance. Speaking on condition of anonymity, sources at Mumbai Customs House and the Coast Guard said the ship’s crew members have failed to provide any convincing replies about the purpose of their journey to Iran.
“What is most suspicious is the fact that though it is a cargo ship, they are not carrying any consignment or goods,” said a Coast Guard officer. The authorities are now examining the freighter to find if any contraband is hidden somewhere.
The freighter was first spotted in the Indian waters on October 29. The Coast Guard immediately swung into action and escorted the freighter to the Bombay docks. When questioned, the crew members told the Coast Guard they were on their way to Bandar Abbas in Iran and strayed into the Indian waters as the engine had developed a snag.
Since North Korea is suspected of supplying missile technology and nuclear components to Iran in the past, the Indian authorities are examining the ship closely. While interrogation of the 12 North Korean crew members is still on, the language is proving to be a major hurdle. “They don’t understand English at all. But we are trying our best to find out the purpose of their visit to Iran since there is no conspicuous cargo onboard,” said an officer.
This is the second time a North Korean vessel has been detained by the Indian authorities. A North Korean freighter, Koowolsanho, detained off the Kandla Port in Gujarat in 1999, had yielded equipment for the production of missiles intended for Pakistan. The seized vessel included 148 boxes, declared as machines and water-refining equipment, but intended for the production of tactical surface-to-surface missiles with a range of 300 km.
In addition to being a recipient of technology for weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, North Korea is also said to have supplied ballistic missiles and its production technology to other states, mainly Iran, Pakistan, Syria and Libya.
hey guys here are the names of the indian navy's indigenous torpedoes .
1) shneya light weight digital torpedo(it is also known as the advanced experimental torpedo and is believed to be equivalent to the italian a244s torpedo also in service with the indian navy)
2) varunastra heavy weight electrical torpedo.
3) thakshak is the name of the thermal torpedo ,it is claimed to have twice the speed of electrical torpedos and can go to a depth of upto 600meters depth.once inducted india would be the fourth country to develop this technology after usa,ussr and sweden.
by the way check out this link ,it contains detailed information on the advanced experimental torpedo.
http://www.drdo.org/labs/nr&d/nstl/achieve.shtml
Light Weight Torpedo (Advanced Experimental Torpedo) is an anti-submarine weapon which can be fired from a flying/hovering helicopter very close to the previously known location of enemy submarine to have a definite kill probability. The torpedoes can also be fired in a quick salvo from surface ships using torpedo Triple Tube Launchers (TTL).
Several front-end technologies are developed for the first time in the country making it self reliant. Several other products using state of art materials such as composites, titanium alloys are incorporated to bring down the total weight of the torpedo without sacrificing the strength requirements. High power sea water activated batteries in compact size to fit into the 324 mm dia shells, contra rotating DC propulsion motors are the contribution of this project. Sensor instrumentation packages, hybrid control and guidance motors are fabricated within the country which were denied under the Technology control regimes. Development of the light weight torpedo has resulted in several indigenous products which were hither to imported. The fully integrated torpedo consists of 95% of indigenous components and sub-systems.
The torpedo is capable of operating at depths of few hundred meters and homes on to its prey by passive/active homing and explodes on impact to destroy/damage the target submarine. Torpedo, on entry into water, performs pre-programmed search patterns, detects the targets and homes on to the target. Many user evaluations were conducted. The torpedo met all of its required specifications and user acceptance criteria as stipulated by the user and production orders are placed on M/s. BDL, Hyderabad by the Indian Navy.
1) shneya light weight digital torpedo(it is also known as the advanced experimental torpedo and is believed to be equivalent to the italian a244s torpedo also in service with the indian navy)
2) varunastra heavy weight electrical torpedo.
3) thakshak is the name of the thermal torpedo ,it is claimed to have twice the speed of electrical torpedos and can go to a depth of upto 600meters depth.once inducted india would be the fourth country to develop this technology after usa,ussr and sweden.
by the way check out this link ,it contains detailed information on the advanced experimental torpedo.
http://www.drdo.org/labs/nr&d/nstl/achieve.shtml
Light Weight Torpedo (Advanced Experimental Torpedo) is an anti-submarine weapon which can be fired from a flying/hovering helicopter very close to the previously known location of enemy submarine to have a definite kill probability. The torpedoes can also be fired in a quick salvo from surface ships using torpedo Triple Tube Launchers (TTL).
Several front-end technologies are developed for the first time in the country making it self reliant. Several other products using state of art materials such as composites, titanium alloys are incorporated to bring down the total weight of the torpedo without sacrificing the strength requirements. High power sea water activated batteries in compact size to fit into the 324 mm dia shells, contra rotating DC propulsion motors are the contribution of this project. Sensor instrumentation packages, hybrid control and guidance motors are fabricated within the country which were denied under the Technology control regimes. Development of the light weight torpedo has resulted in several indigenous products which were hither to imported. The fully integrated torpedo consists of 95% of indigenous components and sub-systems.
The torpedo is capable of operating at depths of few hundred meters and homes on to its prey by passive/active homing and explodes on impact to destroy/damage the target submarine. Torpedo, on entry into water, performs pre-programmed search patterns, detects the targets and homes on to the target. Many user evaluations were conducted. The torpedo met all of its required specifications and user acceptance criteria as stipulated by the user and production orders are placed on M/s. BDL, Hyderabad by the Indian Navy.
india had also entered into an agreement with kazakhsthan for joint research and development of thermal torpedos ,india was reportedly interested in two kazakh torpedo projects the krazy and the kinzald .
unfortunately i could not find any details of these projects ,does any one have any info on them?
unfortunately i could not find any details of these projects ,does any one have any info on them?
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Seeing that Kazakhstan is an almost landlocked country (except for the Caspian sea/lake), and that they barely have a navy, i dont see the need for them to develop advanced torpedoes....
Anyway, here is an interesting article about Indian maritime cooperation with Kazakhstan...
http://www.spacewar.com/2003/031107175602.l3xukyrr.html
actually kazakhsthan is one of the world's leading torpedo designer and manufacturer ,all the torpedos used by russian navy and exported are actually manufactured in kazakhistan these include the test series of torpedos which are used on board the russian designed submarines,these torpedos are exported by kazakhsthan as a part of the arms package for russian designed ships and submarines through russia.
they currently have two torpedo projects called as the krazy and the kinzald in which the indian navy is interested.
they currently have two torpedo projects called as the krazy and the kinzald in which the indian navy is interested.
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