Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Due to the expansion in naval prominence, this new thread has been created to track all the naval procurements and acquisitions for the Indian Navy. This thread will track all three domains that the Indian Navy operates in --> surface, sub-surface and air.
The present Indian Navy thread will be used to track naval operational deployments/news.
The present Indian Navy thread will be used to track naval operational deployments/news.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1773 ... 63450?s=20 ---> Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi for the supply of 6 sets of LM2500 Gas Turbines (GT) and GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), Spares, Tools for Indian Navy Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project. The time period by which the contract is to be executed is FY 2025-26 to FY 2028-29.
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1773352 ... 24402?s=20 ---> HAL has signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the supply of six sets of LM2500 Gas Turbines (GT) & GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), spares, tools for Indian Navy Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project for ₹1173.5l42 crores. HAL assembles & tests the GE LM2500 engine.
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1773352 ... 24402?s=20 ---> HAL has signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the supply of six sets of LM2500 Gas Turbines (GT) & GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), spares, tools for Indian Navy Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project for ₹1173.5l42 crores. HAL assembles & tests the GE LM2500 engine.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Indian Navy Inducts New Survey Vessel With Kongsberg HUGIN AUV
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... hugin-auv/
25 Feb 2024
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... hugin-auv/
25 Feb 2024
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1766 ... 18934?s=20 ---> HSL is in discussion with the Naval Group, France for collaboration in Design and Construction of Landing Platform Docks for Indian Navy. The RFP is expected in FY 23-24: HSL
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Indian Navy launches two new warships INS Agray, INS Akshay for anti-submarine operations
https://thetheorist.in/indian-navy-laun ... e_vignette
13 March 2024
https://thetheorist.in/indian-navy-laun ... e_vignette
13 March 2024
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Boost for Indian Navy: CCS clears Rs 19,000 crore BrahMos missile deal
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 905206.cms
22 Feb 2024
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 905206.cms
22 Feb 2024
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1773949 ... 18026?s=20 ---> The last Varunastra of the current order from Indian Navy sent by BDL. Looks like order was for 63 Heavy Weight Torpedoes.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project
https://aninews.in/news/national/genera ... 411174220/
11 April 2024
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1778044545466519798 ---> HSL Fleet Support Ships (FSS) have "..a completely indigenous design and sourcing of majority of the equipment from indigenous manufacturers.." FSS carries & delivers fuel, water, ammo & stores enabling prolonged operations without returning to harbour.
https://aninews.in/news/national/genera ... 411174220/
11 April 2024
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1778044545466519798 ---> HSL Fleet Support Ships (FSS) have "..a completely indigenous design and sourcing of majority of the equipment from indigenous manufacturers.." FSS carries & delivers fuel, water, ammo & stores enabling prolonged operations without returning to harbour.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1778037290008449182 ---> ‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of first of five Fleet Support Ships was held at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam on 10 April 2024. Contract with HSL for acquisition of Fleet Support Ships was signed in August 2023 and are scheduled to be delivered to the Indian Navy, commencing mid-2027.
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Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
There is good & bad news in thisRakesh wrote: ↑11 Apr 2024 22:03 No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project
https://aninews.in/news/national/genera ... 411174220/
11 April 2024
The good is that, under PM Modi, we have made sure that this is truly Atmanirbhar and cut out anti-India & anti-Hindu Turkey from this project
The bad is that, when such expertise was available in-house, why did HSL try to partner with a Turkish firm in the first place? If this present Govt was not acting as a watchdog, they would have taken the easy, lucrative (kickbacks) & national-security-endangering move
Its not enough that this was stopped. The Govt should dig deep and find out the people involved in the original decision, what their motivations were, were there kickbacks involved etc
If it was not Turkey but say an Israeli firm, I think the deal would have gone through even under the present dispensation & would have been hailed as Atmanirbhar. This is the rot that must be stemmed.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/VivekSi85847001/status/17 ... 1806914682 ---> L&T SOV-400 Submarine.
L&T's Diesel Electric Mini Submarine (SOV-400). It's just 25 meters shorter than the Scorpene Submarine.
> 45m long
> 4.3m Pressure head diameter & 5.9m height
> Displacement 500 Tons, 550 Tons submerged
> 20+ days endurance and 2,000 nautical miles range
> 2 Torpedoes for limited offensive operations
> 12 Crew: 2 Operators, 2 diver support personnel and 8 special forces
> 2 Swimmer delivery vehicles (each having 4SF) to deploy Soldiers to shores.
If supplied to the Navy, it will be scaled up for the L&T upcoming conventional sub program.
L&T's Diesel Electric Mini Submarine (SOV-400). It's just 25 meters shorter than the Scorpene Submarine.
> 45m long
> 4.3m Pressure head diameter & 5.9m height
> Displacement 500 Tons, 550 Tons submerged
> 20+ days endurance and 2,000 nautical miles range
> 2 Torpedoes for limited offensive operations
> 12 Crew: 2 Operators, 2 diver support personnel and 8 special forces
> 2 Swimmer delivery vehicles (each having 4SF) to deploy Soldiers to shores.
If supplied to the Navy, it will be scaled up for the L&T upcoming conventional sub program.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
India, UK closer to pact on electric propulsion system for warships
https://indianexpress.com/article/india ... s-9296010/
29 April 2024
https://indianexpress.com/article/india ... s-9296010/
29 April 2024
Indian warships are currently powered by diesel engines, gas turbines or steam turbines. The electric propulsion capability is meant to power larger warships with a displacement of over 6,000 tonnes.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
The thing with electricity is that it's not just useful for ship propulsion. It's also useful for powering a whole bunch of other systems as well. Such as EMALS, rail guns, directed energy, etc.
All the above requires a smart grid that is capable of handling increased power transmission in order to handle different systems.
IMO, all the pieces are being put in place for the next generation conventional aircraft carrier and surface combatants.
All the above requires a smart grid that is capable of handling increased power transmission in order to handle different systems.
IMO, all the pieces are being put in place for the next generation conventional aircraft carrier and surface combatants.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1785901736835850503 ---> Progress of Project Seabird at INS Kadamba visible - major upgrades, capability & capacity increase of this Indian Navy site are expected to enhance India's long term strategic & security interests across the Indian Ocean Region.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
SMART is to be installed on most new destroyer class ships. Do we know how many VLS types are planned?
Six or eight tubes?
Six or eight tubes?
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
I recall reading somewhere that SMART is compatible with the Brahmos VLS.
But am not able to find that specific reference.
But am not able to find that specific reference.
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/MazagonDockLtd/status/1790324706673074620 ---> Defense Secretary, Shri Giridhar Aramane today launched ‘Arowana’ the midget submarine that was designed and being constructed by MDL. The submarine is being developed as a proof of concept. MDL is simultaneously working on development of Design of full scale indigenous conventional submarine by 2028.