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Indian Navy
What Will Become of the INS Viraat?
By Robert Farley
That decommissioned ship is destined for the shipbreakers, unless last minute interventions grant the historic ship a new destiny.
Dead in the Water: India’s Push Into the Seas Is Unlikely to Help Matters on Land
By Abhijnan Rej
As the Ladakh crisis crosses the 5-month mark, many in New Delhi are suggesting a radically different approach toward China’s bad behavior.
Indian and Russian Navies Begin Exercise in the Bay of Bengal
By Abhijnan Rej
Many have questioned the signal New Delhi seeks to send Beijing by exercising with both Moscow and Washington.
India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
CDS General Bipin Rawat reiterated doubts about acquiring a third carrier in a recent interview.
US State Department Clears Lightweight Torpedo, Harpoon Missile Sales to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to receive 16 MK 54 lightweight torpedoes and ten Harpoon Block II air-launched missiles for its latest maritime patrol aircraft.
Russia Offers India Three Refurbished Kilo-Class Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy is reportedly considering three refurbished Kilo-class boats from Russia.
India’s Navy to Begin Receiving 4 More P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the four P-8I maritime patrol aircraft is expected to be completed by January 2022.
India’s Cancelled MILAN 2020 Exercise and Delhi’s View of the Indian Ocean
By Shishir Upadhyaya
While the Indian Navy’s plans to host multinational naval exercise Milan 2020 in March were cancelled, its significance ought not to be missed.
India’s Approach to the Indian Ocean Region: From Sea Control to Sea Denial
By Suyash Desai
Given the budget constraints, the Indian Navy’s approach should change from sea control to sea denial
Ahead of Trump Visit: India Clears Procurement of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Indian prime minister reportedly cleared the $2.6 billion purchase this week.
India’s Navy to Receive First of Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft in April
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy will begin inducting a second batch of P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft in April.
Is India’s Third Aircraft Carrier Project on Hold?
By Ankit Panda
India’s new chief of defense staff has cautioned that the Indian Navy’s third carrier won’t be materializing anytime soon.