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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.
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https://x.com/JA_Maolankar/status/1973620618940784738 ---> The problem is that you have not seen the gross double standards at play. LCA Navy used to be criticized in every Navy week press release, but not a peep out of anyone re the MiG. Also do research, the ‘concessions’ accepted for the Rafale but deemed unacceptable for the Navy Mk2.
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FYI...in case you see this in the news...
https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/19936 ... 14976?s=20 ---> Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a letter claiming that India requested early delivery of Rafale jets for the Navy, but Dassault Aviation made it clear that delivery will be made only after 10 weeks of pilot training.
https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/19936 ... 14976?s=20 ---> Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a letter claiming that India requested early delivery of Rafale jets for the Navy, but Dassault Aviation made it clear that delivery will be made only after 10 weeks of pilot training.
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https://x.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1994 ... 43778?s=20 ---> India’s Ministry of Defence has signed Letters of Offer & Acceptance (LOA) with the US Government for five-year sustainment support of the Indian Navy's MH-60R helicopters, valued at approx. Rs 7,995 crore. The FMS-route LOAs, inked in presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, will enable in-country repairs, training & maintenance facilities, boosting operational availability, capability build-up and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
https://x.com/USAndIndia/status/1994383 ... 34605?s=20 ---> Another milestone in the #USIndiaDefense partnership! Today our countries signed a follow-on support and sustainment deal for India’s MH-60R maritime helicopters that strengthens the operational readiness of India’s fleet and ensures continued interoperability and collaboration between the @USNavy and @indiannavy for decades to come. The $900 million deal reinforces our shared commitment for security across the Indo-Pacific and supports India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
https://x.com/USAndIndia/status/1994383 ... 34605?s=20 ---> Another milestone in the #USIndiaDefense partnership! Today our countries signed a follow-on support and sustainment deal for India’s MH-60R maritime helicopters that strengthens the operational readiness of India’s fleet and ensures continued interoperability and collaboration between the @USNavy and @indiannavy for decades to come. The $900 million deal reinforces our shared commitment for security across the Indo-Pacific and supports India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Navy Chief on TEDBF
https://x.com/kishanchand_89/status/1995862786711396525
Looks like its on the way
https://x.com/kishanchand_89/status/1995862786711396525
Looks like its on the way
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VIDEO: https://x.com/katil_billa/status/199619 ... 16619?s=20 ---> MiG-29K landing on INS Vikrant using the STOBAR system.
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https://x.com/wartrophy_414/status/1996 ... 37754?s=20 ---> Gunner firing M3M .50cal with Aimpoint on ALH Mk3 of Indian Navy.
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Major fix ahead for Navy, Coast Guard fleets: Dhruv helicopters set for overhaul
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india ... 21119.html
11 Dec 2025
The NRSB is a crucial component that transfers flight-control inputs to the main rotor blades. All 28 naval and Coast Guard Dhruvs will be modified accordingly before being cleared to fly again. Officials added that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has not commented on the findings so far. All ALH variants across the ICG, Navy, Army, and IAF were grounded following the Porbandar crash, in which a fractured NRSB led to the loss of three Coast Guard personnel. However, the committee determined that the issue does not impact the Army and IAF fleets, which have since resumed flying operations.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india ... 21119.html
11 Dec 2025
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv fleet operated by the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard is set to undergo manufacturing upgrades to a critical component before returning to service, an Indian Express report said on Thursday. Senior officials cited in the report said that these changes will be carried out in batches, with the helicopters expected to be handed back to the forces in about six months. The Defect Investigation Committee examining the January 5 crash of a Coast Guard ALH Dhruv has recommended enhancing the manufacturing process of the Non-Rotating Swashplate Bearing (NRSB) to improve its fatigue life. This recommendation applies specifically to helicopters operated by the Navy and Coast Guard, which are subjected to harsher conditions due to saline environments and the mechanical strain of deck landings.Senior officials cited in the report said that these changes will be carried out in batches, with the helicopters expected to be handed back to the forces in about six months.
The NRSB is a crucial component that transfers flight-control inputs to the main rotor blades. All 28 naval and Coast Guard Dhruvs will be modified accordingly before being cleared to fly again. Officials added that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has not commented on the findings so far. All ALH variants across the ICG, Navy, Army, and IAF were grounded following the Porbandar crash, in which a fractured NRSB led to the loss of three Coast Guard personnel. However, the committee determined that the issue does not impact the Army and IAF fleets, which have since resumed flying operations.