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FrontCover_Dec2018.qxd 12/3/2018 2:57 PM Page 1 FrontInsideCover_ETADR.qxd 12/4/2018 3:33 PM Page 1 1-content.qxd 12/4/2018 4:45 PM Page 3 CONTENTS INDIAN NAVY: EDGING FORWARD 02 Indian Navy has always made the nation proud for its exemplary work in all fields A TIMES OF INDIA PRESENTATION l MANAGING EDITOR VISHESH PRAKASH l EDITORIAL COORDINATOR POOJA MADHOK l EDITORIAL TEAM DIPIKA RATHI BIJIN JOSE l CHIEF GRAPHIC EDITOR MUKESH ARORA l DESIGN TEAM DINESH VIST, AJAY AGGARWAL, MAHESH BISHT TOWARDS BLUE SELF SUFFICIENT FUTURE 30 ECONOMY MARKETING l NATIONAL VERTICAL HEAD 6 SHWETA ARORA The Naval Air arm’s endeavour is Harnessing the ‘Blue [email protected] to achieve self-sufficiency Economy’ is the mission l PROJECT COORDINATOR PRACHI BAJAJ through a focused indigenisation that the nation needs to [email protected] programme by supporting the pursue l PRODUCTION COORDINATION ‘Make in India’ initiative MUKESH MALIK UTTAM ACHARYA Published by: Rajeev Yadav for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., at Times House, 7 B.S.Z. Marg, New Delhi and printed by him at Amar Ujala Publications Ltd., C - 21 & 22, Sector - 59, Noida - 201301, (UP) - India All rights reserved with M/s Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Reproduction, in whole or part, without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Infringement of any of the above conditions can lead to civil and criminal prosecutions. DISCLAIMER: Great care has been taken in the ROCKETS CARRIED BY compilation and validation of information, and every effort has been made to ensure 10 NAVAL AIRCRAFTS that all information is up-to-date at the time of going to press. The publishers are not responsible for errors, if any, and their At the time of Independence, the MARITIME SECURITY consequences. leaders envisaged the Indian 24 OF INDIA 2018 Copyright © Bennett, Navy centered on aircraft Coleman & Co. Ltd IOR is becoming carriers for sea control in the Pictures used in the magazine are for strategically important, representational purposes only. expansive areas of maritime and it is necessary for the interest. Let’s understand the IN to dominate it current situation BREAKING NEW 22 FRONTIERS Carbon composites are making headway into marine vessels, following a developmental pattern similar to that seen in NAVAL AERO PLATFORMS the automotive market 16 The aero platform fleet must be replaced to keep the operational efficiency of the Navy at the desirable level 2-5_NavyDay_Cover_Story.qxd 12/3/2018 12:31 PM Page 2 COVER STORY [email protected] rom pre-colonial era to modern EDGING times, Indian Navy has had a stellar Fruntime. India’s maritime history dates back 6,000 years—from Chola dynasty to present day Navy. The Indian Navy has been continuously FORWARD synergising combat operations, coastal security, safety and infrastructure Indian Navy has always made the nation development. Over the years it has proud for its exemplary work in all fields become a force to be reckoned with in terms of modern warfare. Considered to be among the top navies in the world, the Indian Navy not only operates on land, under water but also in the air. It has been noted for its mighty ships, powerful aircrafts and stealth submarines. India has, over the years, grown increasingly vigilant about its maritime security and this has led to increased naval activity. At a time when, China is leaving no stone unturned to make its presence felt in the Indian Ocean region (IOR) the Indian Navy has upped its ante. With the changing times, the responsibilities of India Navy are ever- 2 | ET Aviation & Defence | December 2018 2-5_NavyDay_Cover_Story.qxd 12/3/2018 12:31 PM Page 3 increasing. Be it protecting the 7500- MASTER OF LAND, SEA AND AIR kilometre undulating coastline or actively According to Navy Chief Admiral Sunil working in times of calamities, Indian Lanba, the footprint of the naval force is Navy has become a formidable force. increasing in the seas and that it is ready for any contingency. ALWAYS ON THE GO “Over the years our footprint has been Being one of the technology-oriented increasing (in Indian Ocean). We have INDIAN NAVY: wings of the Indian armed forces, the increased our deployment. We have a ship Indian Navy has the most high-end that is permanently stationed in the Gulf Masters of land, technology in terms of equipment and of Eden and the ship of the western fleet sea and air sensors. Be it war preparedness or has just done a foray into Mediterranean The Indian Navy was a small disaster relief work, the Indian Navy is and gone all the way into Atlantic,” he force with merely 33 ships always on the go. told the media. after India got independence The Indian Navy was a small force In October, the Indian Navy’s in 1947. However, over the with merely 33 ships after India got submarine rescue capabilities got a boost years the navy expanded independence in 1947. However, over with the successful maiden trials of its with induction of more the years the navy expanded with newly inducted deep submergence rescue personnel and deployment induction of more personnel and vehicle (DSRV). of cutting-edge technology deployment of cutting-edge technology The DSRV, operated by a crew of three, both for combats and both for combats and rescue operations. can rescue 14 persons from a disabled rescue operations As many as 67,228 personnel are submarine at time. According to the From 33 ships, the Indian currently serving in the Indian Navy. Navy, after the trials are completed, the Navy went on to acquire 137 From 33 ships, the Indian Navy went on Indian Navy will be among the small ships and submarines under to acquire 137 ships and submarines league of world navies that have an its command. With under its command. With increasing integral submarine rescue capability. increasing stress on stress on maritime security, the Indian In yet another significant development, maritime security, the Indian Navy has plans to induct more ships and a top Navy official earlier this year Navy has plans to induct equipment in the near future. confirmed that the Indian Navy is aiming more ships and equipment Navy Day celebrates the to have around 200 ships in its fleet by in the near future achievements of the Indian Naval force 2027. The move is intended in order to and its role in maintaining national guard interests of the nation in waters security. The Navy Day is celebrated to around it. At present the Indian Navy has commemorate Operation Trident, an 137 ships and submarines under its offensive launched by Indian Navy on command. Karachi in Pakistan during the Indo- In August, the defence ministry gave its Pakistani War of 1971. nod to acquisition of 111 utility Operation Trident was conducted on helicopters for the Navy at a cost of the intervening night between `21,000 crore. December 4 and December 5. The strike by Indian Navy inflicted heavy damage MAKE IN INDIA IMPETUS on Pakistani vessels and facilities. The Indian Navy has been at the December 2018 | ET Aviation & Defence | 3 2-5_NavyDay_Cover_Story.qxd 12/3/2018 12:31 PM Page 4 forefront of indigenisation. Among the three armed services, the Indian Navy is best geared and motivated for indigenisation. The navy has created the most conducive infrastructure for indigenisation. In fact, every dockyard has a specialised team working on indigenisation. These dockyards have got design bureau to look after the designing and development of the ships for the naval force. INS Arihant, the lead of Indian Navy’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, has been designed indigenously. The first aircraft carrier built in India – INS Vikrant – has been launched and is expected to be commissioned in October 2020. “The next in line is aircraft carrier INS Vishal which is presently under construction. Torpedoes have been indigenised and they have used every innovation to enhance it further. Indian Navy is far ahead of other services and is going a big way in terms of Make in India,” said Major General (retired) AK Navy is tipped to play a significant role in economy of the country. Fisheries, Chaturvedi. the coming years - especially energy, and shipping and transit and Experts believe that there is a need to safeguarding India’s interests in the because of these, the Indian Navy has have more dockyards to promote ship Indian Ocean Region. Almost 90 per assumed great significance. Enhancing construction activities in India. “We cent of the trade is through sea route so a the exploitation of these resources is need to focus more on Make in India safe and secure environment is vital. important along with denying it to other initiatives. More infrastructures need to Indian interests in IOR are increasing countries especially China,” explained be set up in a comprehensive manner. and so is the role of Indian Navy. Not Major General (retired) Chaturvedi. There is a need for the military industrial About 71 per cent of China’s oil passes complex to be indigenised. If we intend through the Strait of Malacca where to be a strong force in national security India is a dominant player. As part of its and a regional player, indigenisation plan to ensure dominance in the Indian needs to go up in the maritime sector,” Ocean by 2020, Indian warships have an added Chaturvedi. active presence here. China is constantly making its SOARING IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN presence felt across the Indian Ocean The next in line is NAVY region. In order to safeguard its aircraft carrier INS The Indian Navy has been playing a vital economic and strategic interests, China role in maintaining peace at India’s Vishal which is has stakes in Gwadar and Jiwani in maritime front.