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Why The Indian Navy Wants More P-8Is
The Indian Navy’s P‑8I Poseidon fleet is vital for safeguarding India’s 11,000 km coastline and vast Indian Ocean interests. Capable of long-range patrol, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, and real-time intelligence sharing, it has tracked Chinese submarines, secured sea lanes, and aided disaster relief. With only 12 in service, the Navy seeks more to ensure continuous coverage of strategic chokepoints, reduce fleet strain, and maintain deterrence. Expanding the fleet strengthens India’s maritime domain awareness and rapid-response capability in a contested region.
The Indian Navy’s P‑8I Poseidon fleet is vital for safeguarding India’s 11,000 km coastline and vast Indian Ocean interests. Capable of long-range patrol, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, and real-time intelligence sharing, it has tracked Chinese submarines, secured sea lanes, and aided disaster relief. With only 12 in service, the Navy seeks more to ensure continuous coverage of strategic chokepoints, reduce fleet strain, and maintain deterrence. Expanding the fleet strengthens India’s maritime domain awareness and rapid-response capability in a contested region.
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https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/1968667099858898986 ---> The Indian Navy's Albatross Squadron (INAS 312) has completed 50,000 hours of flying P-8I aircraft, first of it's kind in Indian Naval Aviation history.
