This carrier is being built at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi
Navy's plan to build 24 subs is too ambitious
From Rahul Bajaj and Amit Shah exchange, Delhi govt's fiscal management to Navy's plans to build submarines, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.
Pounding a terror facility inside Pakistan's hinterland reflected a major shift in India's approach in dealing with cross border terror
The moves come after the Navy busted a racket where seven of its personnel were found leaking sensitive information through social media platforms, including Facebook
Days after the prime minister's announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS
BSP's plate mill despatches 1,938 tonnes of IRS grade-B plates out of the ordered quantity of 1,995 tonnes by Hindustan Sipyard between April and December
In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.
According to rules, the service chiefs can serve for a maximum period of three years or till attaining the age of 62, whichever is early
During the consultations, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest in these fields, the MEA said
Choosing between US & UK 'a dilemma', says Navy chief
The Navy was allocated Rs 56,388 crore in 2019-20, of which Rs 25,656 crore was for capital expenditure
Singh said anyone operating in "our region, will have to notify the Indian Navy".
He said the Indian Ocean has some choke points which help the Navy in keeping an eye on the activities in the region, including the Bay of Bengal
Referring to the Navy's modernisation plan, Admiral Singh said it was a fact that the budget for the force has declined from 18% in 2012-13 to 13% in 2018-19
But six new Scorpenes being built in India will have imported propulsion systems.
This will give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan
The value of the Chief of Defence Staff will depend on whether he is able to trigger reform of higher defence management structures
Prazuck noted that collaboration with allies in a region for patrolling increases efficiency.
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