Indian Naval Aviation

[Cybaru]

P-8I makes more sense at those prices! It can also cover far more ground. Three to four C-295s equal one P-8I. This is twice as expensive as the P-8I. It probably makes sense at ₹800 - ₹1000 crore or so. Nothing more.

[Rakesh]

P-8I makes more sense at those prices! It can also cover far more ground. Three to four C-295s equal one P-8I. This is twice as expensive as the P-8I. It probably makes sense at ₹800 - ₹1000 crore or so. Nothing more.

Six more P-8Is are in the pipeline. At what stage in the acquisition process, I do not know.

[Kartik]

P-8I makes more sense at those prices! It can also cover far more ground. Three to four C-295s equal one P-8I. This is twice as expensive as the P-8I. It probably makes sense at ₹800 - ₹1000 crore or so. Nothing more.

Six more P-8Is are in the pipeline. At what stage in the acquisition process, I do not know.

It makes ample sense to order these P-8Is. Boeing is already making noises that with the bulk of the P-8 production for the US Navy done, the line will eventually go idle. Once that happens, the IN will only be able to order C-295 based MPAs.

[Manish_P]

We missed the bus with the C17. We should not repeat the mistake with the P8I.

It's really impressed in it's relatively short stint.

[srai]

Again India can design and build its own AEW&C and other specialized aircraft upgrades. So can it with MMRPA.

There are enough P8I inducted and on order to cover immediate needs.

Use the time provided to build its own.

[Rakesh]

MH-60R ‘Seahawks’ to be Commissioned into The Indian Navy as The INAS 334 Squadron
https://indiannavy.nic.in/content/mh-60 ... 4-squadron

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/Varun55484761/status/1763 ... 34444?s=20 ---> Six MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in March. MH-60Rs have commenced operation from various ships, including INS Vikrant, for fleet exercises and operations. They achieved their full combat capability in a short span and are integrated with the Indian Navy.

[Rakesh]

Upcoming Video...

Commissioning Ceremony of MH 60R Squadron - INAS 334 'Seahawks'

[Rakesh]

Upcoming Video...

Commissioning Ceremony of MH 60R Squadron - INAS 334 'Seahawks'

Full video has now been uploaded. Please scroll up to the original post to see it.

[Rakesh]

VIDEO: https://x.com/livefist/status/1765243156604301408?s=20 ---> India's Romeos get a new squadron INAS 334 today in Kochi.

VIDEO: https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1765361 ... 23590?s=20 ---> INAS 334 Seahawks. The first MH-60R squadron commissioned into the Indian Navy on 06 March 2024 at INS Garuda, Kochi.

[Rakesh]

Why do people feel the need to stand in front of platforms - while taking a picture - is a total mystery to me. No one is interested in seeing you. Move out of the way please! What would have been a wonderful picture, got ruined by the reporter standing in the way!

https://x.com/sidhant/status/1765353455567372444?s=20 ---> Travelled on board Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya & INS Vikrant and reached Minicoy, Lakshadweep for inauguration of Indian Navy's latest base, INS Jatayu this morning. Coming soon with the ground report & the force Indian Navy is. @WIONews

[Rakesh]

For once, Doordarshan did its job! Great set of photos.

https://x.com/DDNational/status/1765386 ... 69471?s=20 ---> Indian Navy's first MH-60R Squadron, INAS 334 'Seahawks,' was commissioned today at INS Garuda, Kochi, with Admiral R Hari Kumar present. Captain M Abhisheik Ram leads the squadron.

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[Rakesh]

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1768 ... 57812?s=20 ---> Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 15 March 2024 for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹2,890 crore.

[Rakesh]

INAS 321 Angels celebrated its 55th raising day on 15 March 2024. She was raised on 15 March 1969.

https://x.com/IN_WesternFleet/status/17 ... 18092?s=20 ---> The Angels celebrate 55 years of excellence in the skies! Here's to many more years of soaring success and operations!

[Rakesh]

India's MH-60R Seahawk Choppers: A Game-Changer In Submarine Warfare | Battle Cry

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/17 ... 6377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas?

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/17 ... 6377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas?

https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/17 ... 3169729686 ---> Rukmini

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/1782615644921291091 ---> Upgraded Ka-28 helicopters to soon rejoin Indian Navy. Russia has delivered 2 Ka-28s - out of 10 - after overhauling in 2023. They are getting advanced sensors upgrade now in India.