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Wow, the Scorpene going into service without her torpedoes and the Kolkata without her primary air defense missiles. What accounts for such the planning and execution failures?
Could anyone offer me some insights?
India seeks 12 UGM-84L Harpoon for it HDW 209 fleet
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India for UGM-84L Harpoon missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on July 1, 2014. The Government of India has requested a possible sale of 12 UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles, 10 UTM-84L Harpoon Encapsulated Training missiles, 2 Encapsulated Harpoon certification training vehicles, containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $200 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.- India strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia. This Harpoon missile system will be employed on the Indian Navy¡¯s Shishumar class submarine (Type-209) and will provide enhanced capabilities in defense of critical sea lines of communication. India has already purchased Harpoon missiles for integration on Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft and Indian Navy P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. India will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces.
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India for UGM-84L Harpoon missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on July 1, 2014. The Government of India has requested a possible sale of 12 UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles, 10 UTM-84L Harpoon Encapsulated Training missiles, 2 Encapsulated Harpoon certification training vehicles, containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $200 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.- India strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia. This Harpoon missile system will be employed on the Indian Navy¡¯s Shishumar class submarine (Type-209) and will provide enhanced capabilities in defense of critical sea lines of communication. India has already purchased Harpoon missiles for integration on Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft and Indian Navy P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. India will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces.
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Good part is that the Howitzers would continue the summer trials where they were abandoned last year following the barrel burst. Meanwhile the 18 howitzers being manufactured this year will probably be deployed for operations in North East region.
BALASORE: India conducted two-round trials of helicopter launched Nag (HeliNa), DRDO's anti-tank guided missile from a defence base off the Odisha coast on Friday. While one reportedly failed to give expected results, the other was successful.
Defence sources said the air-to-ground variant short range weapons were test fired from an Indian air force helicopter near the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea at about 11.45 am and 4 pm.
HeliNa is air-to-land version of Nag missile, which is one of the five missile systems developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
This was fourth and fifth trial of the upgraded missile Nag. Earlier three trials of this third generation "fire and forget" missile was conducted from both the Pokhran firing range and ITR and dubbed as successful.
Sources said the trial conducted during the noon was unsuccessful as the missile failed to hit the target as expected. However, the second test carried out in the afternoon was successful.
Defence sources said the air-to-ground variant short range weapons were test fired from an Indian air force helicopter near the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea at about 11.45 am and 4 pm.
HeliNa is air-to-land version of Nag missile, which is one of the five missile systems developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
This was fourth and fifth trial of the upgraded missile Nag. Earlier three trials of this third generation "fire and forget" missile was conducted from both the Pokhran firing range and ITR and dubbed as successful.
Sources said the trial conducted during the noon was unsuccessful as the missile failed to hit the target as expected. However, the second test carried out in the afternoon was successful.
Government set to clear Mine Counter Vessels for Navy
In a major boost to indigenous defence industry, Ministry of Defence is all set to give its nod to Indian Navy to acquire Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMV), which are extremely critical for the safe passage of Indian warships before they leave the dockyards to go in deep seas.
Sources in the Navy said the issue was discussed prominently in the recently held commander's conclave and new Defence Minister Arun Jaitley was briefed about the urgent need of these high-end vessels for the safety of the warships.
Navy has projected the requirement of 24 MCMVs and the project is awaiting government's approval for some time now.
Public Sector Undertaking Goa Shipyard Limited has been nominated for this prestigious project, which will catapult Indian ship building capacity into a very different league.
In a major boost to indigenous defence industry, Ministry of Defence is all set to give its nod to Indian Navy to acquire Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMV), which are extremely critical for the safe passage of Indian warships before they leave the dockyards to go in deep seas.
Sources in the Navy said the issue was discussed prominently in the recently held commander's conclave and new Defence Minister Arun Jaitley was briefed about the urgent need of these high-end vessels for the safety of the warships.
Navy has projected the requirement of 24 MCMVs and the project is awaiting government's approval for some time now.
Public Sector Undertaking Goa Shipyard Limited has been nominated for this prestigious project, which will catapult Indian ship building capacity into a very different league.
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IMO all kamorta class ships will join Eastern fleet because of the PLAN Submarine threat preception. So I think as of now Indian Navy will use the Talwar class frigates as ASW escorts.
Indian Shivalik class FFG, F49, INS Sahyadri, enters Pearl Harbor for RIMPAC 1014. This is India's newest and most capable Frigate.
Popeye, tell me what you notice (or don't notice) about this vessel as it passes the USS Missouri and USS Arizona memorial.
Popeye, tell me what you notice (or don't notice) about this vessel as it passes the USS Missouri and USS Arizona memorial.
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