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Navy set to induct submarine INS Khanderi.

Key features of the submarine include a state-of-the-art technology which reduces its noise under the sea.

The Indian Navy on Saturday will induct its indigenously built Kalvari class diesel-electric submarine.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the submarine which will be known as INS Khanderi.

Khanderi is built at state-run Mazgaon Dock Limited and underwent rigorous sea trials for over two and a half years. Khanderi is inspired by the fish name Kanneri found in the Arabian sea, which very well known for hunting while swimming close to the bottom of the ocean, using barbells to find their prey and use their long serrated saw to kill the prey.
Key features of the submarine include a state-of-the-art technology which reduces its noise under the sea. Another crucial feature of the new submarine is that unlike previous requirement of 60 crew, its maximum requirement is 36 crew. It saves oxygen availability and increases its capacity to stay underwater for long periods, he said.
The submarine's motto 'Akhand Abhedya Adrishya' signifies the unity of the crew, indomitable spirit and stealth of the platform. The motto keeps alive the spirit to keep the edge 'sharp and ready' for combat at all times. Along with the commissioning of the submarine Khanderi, Navy will also get its first biggest dry dock of the Indian Navy. (Source:ndtv)


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Indian Navy inducts its first Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle.

The Indian Navy Wednesday inducted its first 'Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle' into service here and was in the process of acquiring one more soon to deploy the vessels permanently at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.

With the DSRV's induction, the Indian Navy has joined the select league of world navies that have an integral submarine rescue capability, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba said after the induction at the Western Naval Command here.
The maiden trials of the DSRV were successfully completed on October 15.
"The DSRV (induction) is a landmark event and it marks the culmination of years of focused efforts of the Navy in acquiring niche submarine rescue capability. With these capabilities, the Indian Navy has joined the select league of navies that operate such assets," Admiral Lanba said.
The second vehicle has already left for delivery to India and will be based at the naval base in Visakhapatnam, he said.
The endeavour is to provide rescue services in the Indian Ocean region and beyond, he said, adding that the Navy can extend services to friendly nations.
INS Nistar was the first submarine rescuer followed by INS Nireekshak which carries out dual role of diving support and submarine rescue vessel, he noted.
"A need was felt as early as 1980s to induct a dedicated, non-tethered DSRV to match the growing reach and depth of our submarines," Lanba said.
The inducted submarine -- a third generation product of Scotland-based JFD, a part of James Fisher and Sons Plc -- has the latest technology and capability, he said.
The vehicle is currently deployed on mother ship INS Sabarmati, provided by the Shipping Corporation of India, which will be placed in Mumbai.
JFD has won the contract of 193 million pounds for the supply and 25 years of maintenance of the two DSRVs.
More than 80 naval personnel have undergone training on DSRV operations and its exercises will continue in future as well, a Naval official said.
The vehicle can rescue as many as 14 people in one dive, the official said.
The Navy has also given a Rs 9,000 crore contract to the Hindustan Shipyard Limited for building two mother ships for DSRVs and deliver them by 2020, the official said.
The DSRV will be permanent deployed on the mother ship and it can be flown away in case of emergency rescue, the Navy said.


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Navy inducts first deep sea vessel to rescue sunk, disaster-hit submarines.

Though DSRVs are used for rescue of personnel in downed submarines, they are also deployed for various other missions including to lay cables on the sea bed

Enhancing its operational capabilities, the Navy has inducted its first deep submergence rescue vehicle which is deployed to rescue downed or disaster-struck submarines at high sea.

Navy Spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said that with induction of the deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV), India has joined a select group of countries that have the capability to locate and rescue "distressed submarines".
At present, the US, China, Russia and a few other countries have the capabilities to deploy DSRVs.
"Indian Navy joins select league of nations with capability to search, locate and provide rescue to distressed submarines by induction of first Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel(DSRV) and associated kit in fly away configuration," he said.
Though DSRVs are used for rescue of personnel in downed submarines, they are also deployed for various other missions including to lay cables on the sea bed.
Some DSRV vessels are air transportable in very large military cargo.
Capt Sharma said the DSRV which was inducted can be mobilised from the naval base in Mumbai to nearest mounting port by air, land and sea.
The second DSRV is expected to be inducted at Visakhapatnam in 2019.
"The DSRV can be mobilised from Naval base at Mumbai to nearest mounting port by air/ land or sea for providing rapid rescue to the submarine in distress," the Navy spokesperson said.
Indian Navy sources said induction of the DSRV was part of the Navy's efforts to enhance operational capabilities when China has been ramping up its maritime presence in critical sea lanes which are of strategic importance to India.
Last year, the Indian Navy operationalised a new concept of deployment of warships in the Indian Ocean region to effectively counter China's growing presence in the strategically key waters.
The "new mission-based deployment" involves deploying mission-ready ships and aircraft along critical sea lanes of communications. (Source: The Business Standard)


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ROSTEC begins upgrade of Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya - Pragnya IAS Academy - News Analysis

ROSTEC begins upgrade of Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya

Russian state-owned technology company Rostec has commenced the modernisation and upgrade of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya deployed into service with the Indian Navy.

As part of the project, Rostec subsidiary Technodinamika is carrying out installation supervision of marine hydraulic systems on the Indian Navy vessel.
The upgrade will help support and strengthen the development of military-technical cooperation between India and Russia.
The project also includes the planned commissioning and sea trials of the aircraft carrier.
“With a displacement of 44,500t, INS Vikramaditya can travel at a speed of more than 30k and is capable of carrying out operations up to a range of more than 7,000nm.”
Technodinamika chief executive officer Igor Nasenkov said: “Installation supervision of marine hydraulic systems at Vikramaditya is an important step in the upgrade of what is currently the most powerful aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy.
“The Vikramaditya project is extremely promising taking into account the long-term development program of the Indian aircraft fleet, under which by 2027 it will acquire two more ships.”
Designed as an upgraded model of the Russian Navy’s Kiev-class Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya will help replace the Indian Navy’s Centaur-class aircraft carrier INS Viraat.
The vessel is equipped with GS-1MF and GS-3 marine hydraulic systems that are used for refuelling, cleaning, and pressurisation of the hydraulic systems of aircraft and helicopters that form part of the carrier’s air-capable wing.
The 284m-long vessel was commissioned into service with the Indian Navy on 16 November 2013.
With a displacement of 44,500t, INS Vikramaditya can travel at a speed of more than 30k and is capable of carrying out operations up to a range of more than 7,000nm.
With a total of 22 decks, the carrier can accommodate the MiG-29K, Kamov 31, Kamov 28, Seaking, ALH and Chetak aircraft.(Source: Indiandefensenews.in)

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Indian Navy to host MILAN from March 6 to 13 - Pragnya IAS Academy - News Analysis

Indian Navy to host MILAN from March 6 to 13

The Indian Navy will host the multi-national MILAN series of exercises at Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar islands from March 6 to March 13, 2018.

“Besides fostering co-operation through naval exercises and professional interactions, MILAN also provides an excellent opportunity to the participating navies to come together in a spirit of collaboration and mutual understanding to nurture stronger ties,” the Navy said in a statement on Sunday.
MILAN is a congregation of littoral navies conducted biennially by the Indian Navy under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
It began in 1995 with the participation of four littoral navies and has steadily grown in size and complexity encompassing participation of maritime forces from not just the Bay of Bengal and South East Asia but the larger Indian Ocean Region. With the underlying theme of ‘Friendship Across the Seas’, MILAN 2018 will witness a diverse mix of professional exercises and seminars, social events and sporting fixtures, the statement added. (Source: The Hindu)


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