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“Our Operations Shall Revolve Around Two Active Carrier Battle Groups AVAIL YOUR COPY NOW! December 2020-January 2021 Volume 15 No. 6 `100.00 (India-Based Buyer Only) INDIAN SP’s NAVY DAY Military SPECIAL Yearbook 2019 2020 www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com www.spsnavalforces.com ROUNDUP THE ONLY NAVAL MAGAZINE FOR NAVIES ACROSS ASIA-PACIFIC PAGE 4 CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF We remain committed to EXCLUSIVE the vision of ‘Make-in-India’ and ‘AtmaNirbharata’ in the Defence Sector Opening Remarks by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh during the Annual Navy Day press conference PAGE 5 India – A Maritime Power of the Future Any restriction in safe and smooth transit of public goods in the Indo-Pacific Region ADMIRAL KARAMBIR SINGH Integrated Headquarters must be met with full power of maritime forces. For India, supporting this role in the PVSM, AVSM, ADC Ministry of Defence Indian Ocean, must remain within the reach Chief of the Naval Staff (Navy) of the Indian Navy. Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (Retd) MESSAGE PAGE 6 Indian Navy in Nation Building am pleased to learn that SP Guide Publications is publishing a special issue of SP’s Naval Forces on the Maritime supremacy provided by Indian Navy ensures uninterrupted trade which creates occasion of the Navy Day 2020. more national wealth Commodore G. Prakash (Retd) INavy Day 2020 is a special occasion for the Indian Navy, as indeed for the nation, as we mark the commencement of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh to commemorate 50 years of India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The year-long PAGE 8 event, to be held between Dec 2020 and Dec 2021 would showcase events related to the 1971 war and the liberation of 1971 The Year That Changed Indian Navy Bangladesh. The crucial role played by the Indian Navy in the 1971 War, both on the Western and Eastern seaboards, would form part of these events. A strong and capable Indian Navy is critical in protecting India’s national interests in the maritime domain. As India looks to emerge as a $5Tn economy and assure the well-being of its citizens, the Indian Navy would continue to play an important role in providing an enabling environment at sea that supports nation-building and progress. I am confident that this special issue would inform its readers, not only about the Indian Navy’s rich historical moorings, but also the significance of the seas and the role of the Indian Navy in national development. I wish the publication the very best in its endeavours. Indian Navy played a huge role in the sur- render of Pakistan during Indo-Pakistani war Jai Hind. of 1971. On December 4, 1971, Indian Navy launched ‘Operation Trident’, a fast strike on Karachi. For this reason, December 4 is regarded as Navy Day. (Karambir Singh) Commodore G. Prakash (Retd) Admiral PAGE 10 Chief of the Naval Staff A Rattled China: Cementing of the QUAD The QUAD is an effort by the Indo-Pacific powers to deter China’s ability to challenge and disrupt the rules-based order and the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region Saloni Salil “Our operations shall PAGE 11 The Chinese Aircraft Carrier Project – Some Lessons revolve around two active China has commissioned two carriers in the past decade and intends to build a fleet of at least six carriers. And all this, in a short period of time. Commodore G. Prakash (Retd) Carrier Battle Groups, PAGE 12 Dragon’s Naval Strategy: From Mahan to Corbett necessitating a force level Beijing’s maritime strategy is now guided by the current geopolitical situation and regional trends and thus, it is trying to create a balance between developing a blue water of three Carriers” economy while trying to create its heavy weight in the maritime sphere Saloni Salil —Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff speaks to Jayant Baranwal, Editor- PLUS in-Chief, SP’s Naval Forces, in an exclusive interaction on the occasion of the Indian News in Brief 14 Navy Day 2020 6/2020 1 INDIAN NAVY DAY EXCLUSIVE / CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF SPECIAL 2020 Swarnim Vijay Varsh to commem- In his article ‘India – A Mari- the marine wealth in the 2.2 mil- hopes to achieve “the great reju- orate 50 years of India’s victory in time Power of the Future’, Vice lion square kms of India’s Exclu- venation of the Chinese nation” the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Admiral Shekhar Sinha (Retd) sive Economic Zone. by the middle of the 21st century, The lead story in this issue writes about the saga of the There is a dedicated article by it is necessary that it become a is an EXCLUSIVE interview with Navy’s sacrifice and valour dur- Commodore G. Prakash (Retd) “maritime great power”. Then Admiral Karambir Singh. The ing 1971 operations which show- on the role played by the Indian there is an article by Commodore CNS elaborated on a wide range cased the ability of the Indian Navy in 1971 operations against G. Prakash (Retd) on how Chi- of subject during his press confer- Navy in exploiting and innovat- Pakistan leading to the forma- nese PLAN continue to develop ence which included operations, ing existing weapon platforms tion of Bangladesh and how this and build Aircraft Carriers with a force modernisation, Navy’s role and systems to win a war. How- victory laid the foundation of the single minded focus and the les- in AtamNirbhar Bharat, mari- ever in the present context there evolution of Indian Navy into a sons India can learn from it. time force projection, HADR and would be even more complex modern day navy that it is today. This issue winds up with the HR. He clearly enunciated the challenges as the nature of war- Then there are three inter- usual News Brief. Wish you all requirement of IAC-2 to ensure fare has changed significantly esting articles connected with discerning readers a very Happy EDITORIAL a two Carrier-battle-group opera- due to the advent of Cyber, China. In an article on China and Navy Day 2020. SP’s Naval tional at all times and the need Space and Artificial intelligence QUAD, author Saloni Salil states Forces is proud to be a part of for weaponised versions of Sea for which, the Indian Navy needs that China views the QUAD and the Commemoration Year of the Guardian drones with underwater to be prepared. Malabar as premeditated attempt Indian Navy. ASW capabilities. In an article on ‘Indian Navy to encircle it to curb Chinese ambi- This is a special issue of SP’s Naval Chief of the Naval Staff also in Nation building’, Commodore tions and hegemonistic agendas Forces to mark ‘Navy Day’ 2020. Chief addressed the press before G. Prakash (Retd) highlights the in the region. On China’s Maritime of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Navy Day. His entire address is various contributions of Indian Strategy article, the same author Singh, in his message to SP Guide reproduced here in the maga- Navy in Nation building over the explains the basis of continuity Publications, state that this is a spe- zine as he covered the entire past many years, including pro- and change in China’s Maritime cial occasion for the Indian Navy as gamut of issues and challenges tecting India’s trade that moves Strategy and quotes Xi Jinping JAYANT BARANWAL it marks the commencement of the facing the Navy. through the oceans or guarding who commented that if Beijing Publisher & Editor-in-Chief PHOTOGRAPHS: Indian Navy PRO SP’s Naval Forces (SP’s): As our Navy “The case for the 30 celebrates Swarnim Vijay Varsh to com- memorate 50 years of India’s victory in weaponised versions of the the 1971 Indo-Pak war, would you like to share your thoughts on the same and the Sea Guardian drones from way our Navy plans for the future? the US is in progress and Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): It is, indeed, a proud moment for the nation, as we cel- Indian Navy will be getting 10 ebrate 50 years of our triumph in the 1971 war and the liberation. The sacrifices and drones with underwater Anti- valour of our heroes forms the bedrock for today’s Navy. The blueprint of the mod- Submarine Warfare (ASW) ern Indian Navy was conceptualised and capabilities” shaped by these heroes and pioneers. The success and growth has been possible, in no small measure, due to the foresight and dedication of our predecessors. could be under maintenance at any given The Indian Navy of present, has grown time. Considerable amount of preparatory into a significant maritime force from its work to define the form and fit of the plat- humble beginning of 33 ships. As the pri- form meeting Indian Navy requirements mary manifestation of India’s maritime has already been completed. The IAC-2 is power, the Indian Navy has evolved into envisaged to be a 65,000 tonne Carrier with a force to reckon with, manned by dedi- Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP), cated and professional men and women. capable of doing maximum speed of 30 Our modern ships, submarine and aircraft knots. It would employ Catapult Assisted remain on watch around the clock to keep Admiral Karambir Singh is leading the Indian Navy from the front as it undertakes much expanded Take-off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) responsibilities in the Indian Ocean Region our waters safe from threats arising from concept of flying operations with advanced and at sea. We have been able to maintain undertaking Roles, Missions and Objectives in generation of job opportunities and enable landing and recovery equipment.
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