India beefing things up...http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/16de2e94-7d22-11de-b8ee-00144feabdc0.html
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India plans to build 100 warships
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Interesting stuff.
What really caught my attention was that they just launched an indigenously-built nuke sub "based on a Russian design." Does that seem like the best idea to anyone? Base your design on those of a country with more non-combat sub losses than any other, ever? Somebody over there had to see K-19.
What really caught my attention was that they just launched an indigenously-built nuke sub "based on a Russian design." Does that seem like the best idea to anyone? Base your design on those of a country with more non-combat sub losses than any other, ever? Somebody over there had to see K-19.
Should help counterbalance China.
Maybe they based it on "Red October" and not "K-19"
anghockey
Fleens? You're not Fleens!
India has gotten arms from Russia for years, so using a Russian plan is old news. Though being that many of the old fighter jets the Russians have sold the Indians have proven to be defective, I have no idea why they continue to do it.
My point is, they're chose to use Russian sub designs and Russian subs catch fire, explode, meltdown, flood and sink a lot more than you typically want. Why not copy a nice German diesel boat? I'm pretty sure you can get yourself the plans to one of those with enough Honeycombs box tops.
Anyway, I assume they used Indian reactors and electronics. Otherwise, this is just a make-work program for the DSRV guys.
Anyway, I assume they used Indian reactors and electronics. Otherwise, this is just a make-work program for the DSRV guys.
Interesting to see India take a place in controlling the Indian Ocean area. Wonder if they'll choose to go much farther than that?
They're also planning to buy a P-8 variant for maritime control. Maybe we get them to buy some Superbugs and they keep Boeing in business...
They're also planning to buy a P-8 variant for maritime control. Maybe we get them to buy some Superbugs and they keep Boeing in business...
The natural state of the maritimes is "uncontrolled". As long as they're on the side of keeping the peace...more power to 'em.
My statement was a bit misleading, sorry about that. I meant to ask if they will venture much farther than the Indian Ocean to project power, or be content in just that area. It was not to ask if they will try to take control of the area or do something rash. They already have ventured outwards to the HOA area for pirate hunting, considering their lifeblood is exports and trade (not to mention the number of Indian flagged ships and Indian sailors).
I think you just about summed it up. Just add the Straits of Malacca to this and you have a pretty good handle on India's national maritime strategy.
Whether (or not) they venture out of the Indian Ocean and how far depends on a lot of things... protecting trade and protecting their citizens are two very big things.
anghockey
Fleens? You're not Fleens!
Haven't you ever heard of Indian Standard Time?