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A video by a French naval pilot about the "low approach" by IN Mig29K on CDG carrier during Varuna 23. No touch n go or landing.

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Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar at Republic Summit 2023

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drnayar wrote:India is hardly an "enemy" state , rather one of its biggest trade partners
I'm sure the "enemy state" he is referring to is Israel, i.e. Israel is an enemy state to Qatar, and these Indian sailors/naval officers are accused of spying for Israel.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 917094.cms

DRDO, Indian Navy conduct successful trial of indigenous air droppable container
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Navy conducted a successful trial of an air droppable container with a 150 kg payload capability. The container was dropped from an IL 38SD aircraft, according to the defence ministry.

The maiden trial was conducted off the coast of Goa on April 27, it said in a statement.

"The trial was conducted to enhance the naval operational logistics capabilities by providing quick response to meet the requirement of critical engineering stores to ships which are deployed more than 2,000 kms from the coast. It reduces the requirement of ships to come close to the coast to collect spares and stores," the ministry said in a statement.
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https://twitter.com/BharatShaktiBSI/sta ... 01793?s=20 ---> Heartiest Congratulations Adm Karambir Singh PVSM AVSM (Retd), former CNS @indiannavy for being awarded 'The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Star' for contributions towards strengthening relationships between Japan & India on national defence.

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https://twitter.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1 ... 35840?s=20 ---> DCNS Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru visited the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) in Ambernath on 05 April 2023 for a review of the integration of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system with the P-75 Class. AFAIK, it is planned for late 2024 when INS Kalvari enters refit.

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Another Interview of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff India

Indian Navy In 21st Century: Evolving Maritime Threat
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https://twitter.com/VishnuNDTV/status/1 ... 19971?s=20 ---> A clear look at the superstructure of the recently upgraded INS Delhi - 8 BrahMos on inclined launchers replace 16 Uran surface-surface missiles. With 80 surface-to-air missiles (48 9M317E+32 Barak 1), this has more SAMs than the more accomplished Kolkata/Vizag Class destroyers.

https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 02592?s=20 ---> Admiral R Hari Kumar, met Vice Admiral Toribio D Adaci FOIC @Philippine_Navy, on board INS Delhi during the AIME on 04 May 2023 in Singapore. Reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability & good order in the region & the need to collaborate on common maritime challenges & opportunities.

https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 54208?s=20 ---> The FOIC was given a walk-around of the Indigenous guided missile destroyer & given an overview of India's shipbuilding capability & advances made in defence production & niche technologies.

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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 73794?s=20 ---> INDRA (of Spain) installs the naval version of LANZA 3D radar on an Indian Navy front line ship. After successfully passing the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), the company has begun installing the 1st of the 23 radars that it will equip the Indian Naval ships.

https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 58401?s=20 ---> This is a tech transfer program materialised in a contract signed by Indra with TATA Advanced Systems Ltd in 2020. Indra has adapted the most advanced version of Lanza-N radar based on the one installed on Spanish ship Juan Carlos I to the regulatory requirements of India.

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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 08480?s=20 ---> More on INDRA LANZA 3D radar for Indian Navy ships. Indra will deliver three complete radars plus core elements of its system for another 20 radars destined for ships which TASL will complete/integrate locally. The next two radars are already in production; delivery later this year.

https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 85184?s=20 ---> The primary function of LANZA-3D radar is the detection of aircraft within the instrumented coverage volume, even in adverse conditions. It also includes the integration of a Secondary Surveillance Radar (IFF/SSR).

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https://twitter.com/JamesBondMI6GB/stat ... 68193?s=20 ---> Lanza 3D L-band DADR installation on INS Nilgiri commences. Is capable of tracking tactical ballistic missiles.

Indra’s Lanza 3D radar passes NATO’s Tactical Ballistic Missile detection and tracking tests
https://www.edrmagazine.eu/indras-lanza ... king-tests
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https://twitter.com/IN_WNC/status/16591 ... 97632?s=20 ---> Submarines of the Western Naval Command participated in an exercise off the coast of Mumbai on 15 May 2023. Commodore Sriram Amur, Commodore Commanding Submarines (West), led the Wolf Pack of seven submarines in an arrowhead formation.

https://twitter.com/IN_WNC/status/16591 ... 99938?s=20 ---> The splendid array of submarines at sea is indicative of the burgeoning might of the Indian Navy and increased tempo of operations across the IOR.

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https://twitter.com/MazagonDockLtd/stat ... 83842?s=20 ---> Yard 11880 (Vaghsheer), the sixth of the potent Kalvari Class submarines of Project 75 built by Mazagon Dock Ltd, set sail today under own power for her maiden sea trials sortie! This is a stellar milestone in MDL and IN marching towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Per a Defence channel on youtube, INS Sindhuratna has reached Mumbai today after undergoing a refit in Russia.
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Vips wrote:Per a Defence channel on youtube, INS Sindhuratna has reached Mumbai today after undergoing a refit in Russia.
https://twitter.com/IN_WNC/status/16587 ... 46048?s=20 ---> INS Sindhuratna, a Sindhughosh Class submarine, returned to Mumbai after undergoing major refit at Naval Dockyard in Russia. The submarine undertook a grueling 97 days return passage through the Norwegian Sea, English Channel & the Mediterranean Sea, & arrived Mumbai on 16 May 2023.

https://twitter.com/IN_WNC/status/16587 ... 32096?s=20 ---> The crew was received by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, COS WNC and families. The submarine with its modernised weapon & sensor suite will enhance the force level in the Western Seaboard, opening a new and exciting chapter in submarine operations in the IOR.

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Saw this AM in newsfeeds that IN was rushing to rescue 39 sailors from a sinking Chinese ship about 900 km straight South in the Indian Ocean. Seems we involved P8Is in the SAR.
Any more news on this?
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Rakesh wrote: https://twitter.com/JamesBondMI6GB/stat ... 68193?s=20 ---> Lanza 3D L-band DADR installation on INS Nilgiri commences. Is capable of tracking tactical ballistic missiles.

Indra’s Lanza 3D radar passes NATO’s Tactical Ballistic Missile detection and tracking tests
https://www.edrmagazine.eu/indras-lanza ... king-tests
03 January 2022
https://twitter.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1 ... 29568?s=20 ---> Indra LANZA-N radar is *likely* being equipped on P15B ship Imphal (under trials) or INS Mysore (MLU), the only "destroyer ship" options. Either would be interesting given their sister ships have other newly installed ASRs. Tata will make most of these radars with ToT, more here:

Indian Navy Destroyer Fitted With Lanza-N 3D Radar
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -3d-radar/
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Explained: India’s submarine crisis
https://www.news9live.com/india/explain ... is-2147954
20 May 2023
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VIDEO: https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 21731?s=20 ---> Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases IN's future proof combat readiness and commitment towards #AatmaNirbharBharat.

https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... 61126?s=20 ---> Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea skimming supersonic target.

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Rakesh wrote:Explained: India’s submarine crisis
https://www.news9live.com/india/explain ... is-2147954
20 May 2023
Crisis gives clarity and hopefully solutions!!
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MiG-29K fighter conducts night landing on indigenous aircraft carrier
NEW DELHI: In another milestone for India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a MiG-29K fighter undertook night landing on her sprawling deck in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.
The Navy said the “challenging” night landing trial demonstrated the “resolve, skill and professionalism” of the naval pilots and crew of the 45,000-tonne INS Vikrant, which is expected to become fully operational with its “air wing” by early next year.
Both the Russian-origin MiG-29K and the indigenous naval light combat aircraft had landed on the carrier’s deck for the first time during daytime in February. INS Vikrant, the largest-ever warship to be built in India for about Rs 20,000 crore, will become fully combat-ready when the MiG-29Ks complete the crucial trials from her flight deck, which is comparable to two football fields with an angled ski-jump.
“The carrier is undergoing air certification and flight integration trials with helicopters and fighters for achieving combat-ready status at the earliest. Since February, day and night landing of all helicopters in the naval inventory has been carried out,” an officer said.
The single-engine naval LCA, a technology demonstrator that cannot operate optimally from a carrier as per the Navy, is the precursor to the indigenous twin-engine deck-based fighter (TEDBF) that will take at least a decade to be ready.
Despite military standoff In swift humanitarian action despite the continuing military confrontation with China, India deployed long-range P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to help in the search and rescue operations for the 39 crew members of the Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in
The Navy is grappling with an inadequate number of fighters to operate from its two aircraft carriers. The older 44,500-tonne carrier INS Vikramaditya was acquired from Russia at a cost of $2.33 billion over a decade ago.
The force is left with 40 of the 45 MiG-29Ks inducted from Russia at a cost of another $2 billion from 2009-2010 onwards, with their serviceability also posing a major problem.
“The submarine will undergo intense trials of all its systems at sea, including propulsion systems, weapons and sensors, before being commissioned as INS Vaghsheer early next year,” an official said. The earlier commissioned Scorpene submarines are INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela and
Consequently, India is now looking to seal a mega multi-billion contract for 26 foreign fighters in a government-to-government deal. In this race, the maritime version of French fighter Rafale has emerged as the frontrunner over the American F/A-18 Super Hornet after trials, as was reported by TOI in December.
The Navy is now also finalizing the initial case for a “repeat order” of INS Vikrant instead of a more potent 65,000-tonne carrier due to budgetary constraints.
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Was the landing done with NVGs? Looks like the ship's deck is kept dark during the landing and deck light is switched on only after the aircraft has come to full stop.
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'Night landing on a carrier in the high seas. The only thing worse is an actual crash. At least no one is cheering you on in a crash' - a USN carrier pilot in a documentary.

Have heard similar statements by other naval aviators..
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Manish_P wrote:'Night landing on a carrier in the high seas. The only thing worse is an actual crash. At least no one is cheering you on in a crash' - a USN carrier pilot in a documentary.

Have heard similar statements by other naval aviators..
According to US Navy pilots, landing on an aircraft carrier IS a controlled crash !!!
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Kersi wrote:.
According to US Navy pilots, landing on an aircraft carrier IS a controlled crash !!!
:) yes sir. I remember seeing that one too.

This particular aviator seemingly was in a morose mood.. choppy Atlantic/north seas in the winter. TV crew onboard.. maybe he was plain homesick

I believe they are also rated/evaluated on each landings. officially. And unofficially of course..
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Kersi, What was the plan for P75I submarines? How many were to be acquired?
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The Navy is now thinking about leasing submarines in order to overcome shortfall.

Sometimes I feel that the forces think that procurement of defence equipment is like buying Maggie.

That it's available on the shelf as and when you want. Just go and pick it up.
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ramana wrote:Kersi, What was the plan for P75I submarines? How many were to be acquired?
I have stopped thinking about P75I. It is very depressing

I think P75I, which was to be doen by L&T, was purposelly delayed so that it goes to MDL
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https://twitter.com/ang3lkenny/status/1 ... 16418?s=20 ---> Interesting bit on ASW-SWC progress from Cochin Shipyard Ltd few days ago in Q4 FY23 annual presentation.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technol ... r-AA1cab6t

A clickbait title, perhaps meant to bamboozle unsuspecting lay audience who may not read through the entire article..
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How to lose $10 trillion. Invade Iraq and Afghanistan
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Anujan wrote:How to lose $10 trillion. Invade Iraq and Afghanistan
:rotfl: :rotfl:
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Varunastra Torpedo to enhance Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, Know all about its powerful features here.

In a significant development for the Indian Navy the indigenously developed Varunastra a ship-launched anti-submarine heavy weight torpedo (HWT) was successfully test fired on June 6, 2023. This indigenous HWT will enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and make it a formidable force.

The torpedo was fired from a submarine and successfully hit a target at a range of 40 kilometers. The test was conducted in the Arabian Sea in the presence of senior officials from the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Vizag-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) designed the Varunastra missile system and Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) is responsible for its production.

About the indigenous Torpedo
After numerous trials, the induction of the Varunastra torpedo has commenced. This torpedo shall be the go-to anti-submarine torpedo for all naval warships, according to a source in the defence and security establishment. Additionally, the source noted that it will replace the aging torpedoes currently installed on naval vessels that are capable of firing Heavyweight Torpedoes.

The Defence Ministry’s annual report for the 2015-16 fiscal year reveals that the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under DRDO and the Indian Navy have worked together to undertake 130 technical trials to appraise the weapon’s qualities.

The report stated that a total of 14 user trials, including trials conducted during January 2015 and March 2015 with a variety of scenarios, were completed. The final approval for Varunastra User Evaluation Trials (UETs) was granted in September 2015, and IHQ MoD (Navy) accepted it for induction into Services.

The Varunastra HWT is an electrically-powered torpedo capable of anti-submarine and anti-ship operations. It has a maximum strike range of 40 kilometers and can travel at speeds of more than 70 kilometers per hour at a maximum depth of 600 mts. The torpedo is equipped with an active-passive acoustic homing system and a low-drift inertial navigation system.

The successful test-firing is a major milestone for the Indian Navy and it marks the completion of the development of the torpedo and its readiness for induction into service. The induction of the Varunastra HWT will significantly enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

The Varunastra HWT is the first indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo that is capable of meeting the Navy’s operational requirements. It will reduce the Navy’s dependence on foreign weapons systems and help to make the Navy more self-reliant.

Varunastra Torpedo: A Powerful New Weapon for the Indian Navy

The Varunastra A is a heavyweight torpedo that can be launched from surface ships, submarines, and aircraft.

It is a highly sophisticated weapon that features a number of advanced technologies. It has an active-passive acoustic homing system that allows it to track and engage enemy submarines even in noisy underwater environments. It also has a low-drift inertial navigation system that ensures high accuracy even at long ranges.

The successful trial is a major technological achievement for the Indian Navy. It is the first indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo that is capable of meeting the Navy’s operational requirements.

Features of the Varunastra Torpedo
It is a powerful and sophisticated weapon that features a number of advanced technologies. These include:

Active-passive acoustic homing system: This system allows the torpedo to track and engage enemy submarines even in noisy underwater environments.

Low-drift inertial navigation system: This system ensures high accuracy even at long ranges.

Conformal array transducer: This transducer enables the torpedo to look at wider angles than most common torpedoes.

Advanced autonomous guidance algorithms: These algorithms allow the torpedo to operate in various combat scenarios.

Insensitive warhead: This warhead is less likely to detonate accidentally, making it safer to operate and transport.

Benefits of the Varunastra Torpedo
Increased anti-submarine warfare capabilities: The Varunastra is a powerful and sophisticated weapon that will significantly enhance the Navy’s ability to detect, track, and engage enemy submarines.

Increased range: The Varunastra has a range of up to 50 kilometers, which gives the Navy a significant advantage over enemy submarines.

Indigenously developed: The Varunastra is the first indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo that is capable of meeting the Navy’s operational requirements. This will reduce the Navy’s dependence on foreign weapons systems.

Cost-effective: The Varunastra is a cost-effective weapon that will save the Navy money in the long run.
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Vips wrote:Varunastra Torpedo to enhance Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, Know all about its powerful features here.

...Varunastra a ship-launched anti-submarine heavy weight torpedo (HWT) ...

The torpedo was fired from a submarine ...

that can be launched from surface ships, submarines, and aircraft...
What kind of reporting is this? Ship launched but fired from a submarine :eek: And who launches a HWT from an aircraft?
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JTull wrote:What kind of reporting is this? Ship launched but fired from a submarine :eek: And who launches a HWT from an aircraft?
Reporter got excited and jumbled a whole bunch of terms together :)

Varunastra was first test fired from a ship. This latest testing, if the reporting is correct, reportedly occurred from a submarine. If this really did happen, this is great news. No need for a modern, foreign torpedo...as this one could fit the bill for the Sindhugosh (Kilo) Class, Shishumar (HDW 209) Class and perhaps even the Kalvari (Scorpene) Class. Just on range alone, see the specs when compared to other modern torpedoes;

* Varunastra: ~ 50 km
* DM2A4 (Germany): 50 km (used by the Pakistan Navy)
* F-21 (France): > 50 km
* Mk 48 (US): 50 km

As for aircraft launched, yes not possible. But they could be developing a LWT variant of the Varunastra. That was likely mentioned to the reporter, but he/she assumed that LWT and HWT are one and same.
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Sir but we aldready have Shyena Lwt
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Indian Navy carries out mega operation with 2 aircraft carriers, submarines, over 35 combat planes

New Delhi, Jun 10 (PTI) In one of the biggest demonstrations of its combat prowess in recent years, the Indian Navy has carried out a mega operation in the Arabian Sea that involved two aircraft carriers, multiple frontline warships, submarines and over 35 combat planes amid China's increasing presence in the Indian Ocean region.

The Indian Navy said the "seamless" operational integration of the two aircraft carriers -- INS Vikramaditya and newly-inducted INS Vikrant, as well as the accompanying fleet of ships and submarines, is a "powerful testament" to the capabilities of its sea-based air power and India's role as the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

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Indian Navy To Acquire 26 Rafale-Maritime Aircraft For INS Vikrant | Details

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https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 65760?s=20 ---> SKY IS THE LIMIT. Indian Navy undertakes twin-carrier CBG operations with more than 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its formidable capability in ensuring sustained air ops across the vast maritime expanse & underscoring our commitment to safeguarding India’s national interests.

https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 68099?s=20 ---> The seamless operational integration of the two aircraft carriers @IN_Vikramaditya and @IN_R11Vikrant as well as fleet ships & submarines is a powerful testament to the pivotal role of sea based air power & India’s role as the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean & beyond.

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Rakesh wrote: https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 65760?s=20 ---> SKY IS THE LIMIT. Indian Navy undertakes twin-carrier CBG operations with more than 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its formidable capability in ensuring sustained air ops across the vast maritime expanse & underscoring our commitment to safeguarding India’s national interests.

https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 68099?s=20 ---> The seamless operational integration of the two aircraft carriers @IN_Vikramaditya and @IN_R11Vikrant as well as fleet ships & submarines is a powerful testament to the pivotal role of sea based air power & India’s role as the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean & beyond.
https://twitter.com/CavasShips/status/1 ... 38688?s=20 ---> The Indian Navy exercised its aircraft carriers VIKRAMADITYA R33 and VIKRANT R11 together for the first time. Maneuvers took place in the Arabian Sea and closely followed long-range air strike exercises with Rafale and Sukhoi-30MKI fighters.
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