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The Indian Navy (IN), which is the naval warfare branch of the Indian Armed Forces, has approximately 135+ warships on active commission. [1] By forethought, the IN's Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP) for the period 2012-2027 had set the objective of the service becoming a 200-ship fleet by 2035; however, that number has since been reduced to 175 in December 2019 - principally owing ...
The fleet of the Indian Navy is a mixture of domestic built and foreign vessels, as of May 2023, the surface fleet comprises 2 aircraft carriers, [172] [173] 1 amphibious transport dock, [174] 7 landing ship tanks, [174] [175] 13 destroyers, [172] 13 frigates, [176] [177] 20 corvettes, [176] [178] [179] [180] 10 large offshore patrol vessels ...
Over years, the Indian leadership looked at the Navy as an effective tool for foreign policy and this was reflected in the pattern of Indian navy deployments. The Indian Navy hosted its first International Fleet Review in February 2001. This event was termed "Bridges of Friendship" and was attended by 24 warships form 19 countries.
Converted to a pilot vessel in Indian service, scrapped 1965. HMIS Tir renamed INS Tir post republic. K256 River class: 3 December 1945 30 September 1977 [2] scrapped Served as HMS Bann in the Royal Navy during World War II. Served as training ship in the Indian Navy. INS Khukri: F149 Blackwood Class: 16 July 1958
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The first Aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, INS Vikrant was commissioned in 1961 and became the flagship of the Indian Fleet. [7] On 1 March 1968, the Eastern Naval Command was established and the Indian Fleet was renamed as the Western Fleet. [8] [9] [10]
The final contract for the five fleet support ship with Indian Navy and Hindustan Shipyard was signed on 25 August 2023 for a total value of ₹ 19,000 crore (US$2.2 billion). The first ship will be delivered in 4 years from the date of signing of the contract and subsequent ships will be delivered at 10 – 12 months interval.
The Chief of the Royal Indian Navy was designated Flag officer Commanding Royal Indian Navy (FOCRIN). Serving under him was the Commodore Commanding Indian Naval Squadron (COMINS), the precursor to the Fleet Commander. In 1951, the appointment was upgraded to Two-star rank and was designated Rear Admiral Commanding Indian Naval Squadron (RACINS).