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Those poor tughril class frigates
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The Defence Ministry has approved a proposal to procure nine (9) maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy and six (6) maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard, reported ANI quoting people aware of the development.
The proposed acquisition involves the construction of 15 maritime patrol planes, which will be based on C-295 transport aircraft that are being manufactured in India in a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus, according to the report. This move aligns with the government's "Make in India" initiative, aiming to enhance indigenous defence production capabilities while meeting the country's security needs.
The estimated value of these projects stands at ₹29,000 crore ($3.5 billion), reported ANI.
C-295s in a Maritime Patrol/Surveillance configuration for the Spanish military
The transport aircraft would be equipped with the required radars and sensors and turned into a maritime patrol plane by the DRDO's Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), reported ANI. Indian Coast Guard Chief Director General Rakesh Pal recently told ANI, "There are plans for acquiring long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, which the Air Force has taken, and the contracts will be signed with TASL (Tata Advanced Systems Limited), wherein we are about to get six C295 transport aircraft."
He said, "The Ministry of Defence is giving us adequate funds to ensure that our acquisition processes are all fast-tracked."
These new additions to the Indian Navy and Coast Guard fleets are expected to enhance surveillance, reconnaissance, and patrol capabilities.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently inducted the first C-295 transport aircraft manufactured in Spain. While the first 16 will come from Spain in fly-away condition, the remaining 40 will be produced in India at a Tata facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. The latest approval to enhance the Navy and Coast Guard surveillance capabilities will take the Tata Airbus order book to 71 from the existing 56.
(With inputs from ANI)
www.hindustantimes.com
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CABS' render of their C-295 MMMA (Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft) configuration:
IAF was already building up a large fleet of C-295s, I'm glad the other services are also ordering the same aircraft - economies of scale will be much easier to attain and the TASL production line in India will be humming along for a long while at this rate, may even start exports.
Hope we don't delay the follow-on order for 6 more Boeing P-8Is for too long...
18 of the Neptunes at the high-end backed up by 15 MQ-9B SeaGuardians, with 9 C-295MPAs taking care of the shorter-ranged duties should provide the Navy with a pretty comprehensive Maritime Patrol capability across the IOR.
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The proposed acquisition involves the construction of 15 maritime patrol planes, which will be based on C-295 transport aircraft that are being manufactured in India in a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus, according to the report. This move aligns with the government's "Make in India" initiative, aiming to enhance indigenous defence production capabilities while meeting the country's security needs.
The estimated value of these projects stands at ₹29,000 crore ($3.5 billion), reported ANI.
C-295s in a Maritime Patrol/Surveillance configuration for the Spanish military
The transport aircraft would be equipped with the required radars and sensors and turned into a maritime patrol plane by the DRDO's Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), reported ANI. Indian Coast Guard Chief Director General Rakesh Pal recently told ANI, "There are plans for acquiring long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, which the Air Force has taken, and the contracts will be signed with TASL (Tata Advanced Systems Limited), wherein we are about to get six C295 transport aircraft."
He said, "The Ministry of Defence is giving us adequate funds to ensure that our acquisition processes are all fast-tracked."
These new additions to the Indian Navy and Coast Guard fleets are expected to enhance surveillance, reconnaissance, and patrol capabilities.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently inducted the first C-295 transport aircraft manufactured in Spain. While the first 16 will come from Spain in fly-away condition, the remaining 40 will be produced in India at a Tata facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. The latest approval to enhance the Navy and Coast Guard surveillance capabilities will take the Tata Airbus order book to 71 from the existing 56.
(With inputs from ANI)
Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft: Report
Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft: Report
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CABS' render of their C-295 MMMA (Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft) configuration:
IAF was already building up a large fleet of C-295s, I'm glad the other services are also ordering the same aircraft - economies of scale will be much easier to attain and the TASL production line in India will be humming along for a long while at this rate, may even start exports.
Hope we don't delay the follow-on order for 6 more Boeing P-8Is for too long...
18 of the Neptunes at the high-end backed up by 15 MQ-9B SeaGuardians, with 9 C-295MPAs taking care of the shorter-ranged duties should provide the Navy with a pretty comprehensive Maritime Patrol capability across the IOR.
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Yup this is specific reason C295 was chosen. It is proven multi-modal and large operator base already.
This is a strategic program of note between India and France+Spain (and EU) in the end.
The best of what has been learned and developed for the Dornier MPA will expand more now w.r.t larger C295 customized platform when it comes to navy and CG for example.
It will be standardized transport for this class in IAF role too. Just produce these as needed, replacing An-32 etc.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on board INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant task forces to inaugurate a naval base in Minicoy on March 4-5
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on board INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant task forces to inaugurate a naval base in Minicoy on March 4-5
INS Vikrant (foreground) and INS Vikramaditya - the two operational Aircraft Carriers of the Indian Navy exercised together for the first time in 2023 and are set to repeat it as part of Exercise MILAN-2024
By Shishir Gupta - Hindustan Times
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep, India has decided to firmly extend its naval footprint by establishing naval bases in Agatti and Minicoy Islands along with air bases in order to secure the vital Sea Lines of Communication.
The Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands sits on the nine degree channel through which billions of dollars worth of commercial trade passes through while enroute to South-East Asia and North Asia.
India will be making a major maritime security statement when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on board INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant carrier task forces which includes nearly 15 warships will travel to Minicoy Islands with naval brass to inaugurate the naval base INS Jatayu on March 4-5.
SLOCs and Chokepoints of the Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy plans to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference on board Indian aircraft carriers with the two armadas travelling from Goa to Karwar to Minicoy Islands to Kochi. The second phase of commanders conference will be held on March 6-7.
It is understood that the Modi government has decided to build a new airstrip at Minicoy Island and upgrade the air strip at Agatti island with plans to station naval assets at INS Jatayu. This decision dovetails into Modi government’s strategy to use its island territories to project power in the Indo-Pacific in support of maritime security of the region.
While India is already developing its force capability in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with new facilities at Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar, the move to upgrade the Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands will not only protect commercial shipping but also lead to infrastructure upgrade and tourism in the island territories.
The geographical location of Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands and the Andamans and Nicobar Islands is such that India can safeguard the maritime trade routes while countering the challenge of rapidly expanding Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy and their supplicants in the Indian Ocean.
The main commercial shipping route from Suez Canal or Persian Gulf to South East Asia and beyond goes through the nine degree channel (between Lakshadweep and Minicoy) and the ten degree channel (between Andamans and Nicobar Islands).
The carrier task forces of INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant while enroute to Minicoy Islands will be a sight to behold as they will be accompanied by destroyers, frigates and submarines. Such level of force projection has never been seen in the past.
India to build naval bases in Agatti and Minicoy Islands
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on board INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant task forces to inaugurate a naval base in Minicoy on March 4-5
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In addition to it's proximity to SLOCs, the upcoming base on Minicoy is also important keeping recent events in mind because it's the closest Indian-administered atoll to the Maldives. It's only ~150 kms from the nearest Maldivian atoll, and about ~450 kms from the capital Male.
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Vikrant was always meant to have MFSTAR.
The only radar that's intended to fill the shoes of something like MFSTAR is the LRMFR - and that system would only arrive for the NGD & further.
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Can Vikrant's deck accommodate a 6m dia antenna like ASTRA's? I remember USN also wanted a 6m antenna but have been restricted because Arleigh Burke's deckhouse can accommodate no larger than a ~4.3m radar
Also, ASTRA in 2022's annual report mentioned they were providing 6 Mtrs S-Band AAAU for strategic Naval application of DRDO and was installed in IN's testbed INS Anvesh...any updates on the results?
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As part of a future deep refit, perhaps. It would depend on what kind of housing we plan for it. If it's superstructure-based then perhaps not possible, if it's going to be mast-based then it's possible.
But we are talking about like ~15 years in the future. MFSTAR is perfectly capable for any requirement in that time.
Nothing. Everything about INS Anvesh has been extremely secretive. Only things we know are just inferences drawn from pictures here & there.
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Indian Navy's Exercise MILAN2024 concluded, 27Feb 24 with Closing Ceremony of Sea Phase (24-27 Feb) onboard Indigenous Aircraft Carrier off Visakhapatnam. All participating units COs attended the ceremony & were in complete agreement that trg aims of MILAN2024 were achieved.
Participating Countries
Australia
Bangladesh
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Fiji
France
Gabon
Germany
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Seychelles
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
Republic of Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor Leste
UAE
UK
USA
Vietnam
Yemen
Participating Countries
Australia
Bangladesh
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Fiji
France
Gabon
Germany
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Seychelles
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
Republic of Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor Leste
UAE
UK
USA
Vietnam
Yemen
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Iran and the USA?
How did that happen?
