The Indian Navy has been focusing on developing indigenous platforms, systems, sensors and weapons as part of the nation's modernisation and expansion of its maritime forces. As of 2014 the Indian Navy has 41 vessels of various types under construction, including an aircraft carrier; destroyers; frigates; corvettes; and conventional-powered and nuclear-powered submarines. In 2013 a senior naval official, Rear Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, outlined the Indian Navy's intention to build a 200 ship navy over a 10-year period.[1] According to Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan, India has transformed from a buyer's navy to a builder's navy.[2] All 41 ships under construction are being produced in Indian shipyards, both publicly and privately owned.[3] However some projects have suffered from long delays and cost overruns.[4]
A total of four submarines planned in two flights.[11] The first boat of the class, INS Arihant, commissioned in August 2016.[12] The second boat, INS Arighat, is being prepared for sea trials.[11]
Six boats are planned and are expected to be constructed at the Shipbuilding Centre (SBC) at Visakhapatnam.[13] Project clearance was granted by the Cabinet Committee on Security in February 2015.[14]
$2 billion deal has been signed between India and Russia during BRICS summit Goa 2016 to lease a second Akula-class attack submarine. Submarine to be delivered by 2021.[15]
Hindustan Shipyard Limited[19] will construct two midget submarine at an estimated cost of ₹ 2,000 crore. SOVs will be used by MARCOS for conducting special operations.[18]
James Fisher Defence will build two vessels for ₹1,900 crore (US$228 million) by December 2018.[22][23] The first vessel was planned to be delivered by March 2018.[24]
Ships
This indicates that the project a Request For Information (RFI) has currently been issued for this project. The issue of RFI is not a
commitment for procurement.
Only Indian shipyards partnered with an international shipyard can participate in the programme. The Indian Navy is yet to select a design which meets its specification.[28]
High Speed Landing Craft
6
India
285 tonnes
6 planned
In September 2017, Indian Navy issues a RFI to acquire six landing craft capable of supporting assault missions and transporting equipment, vehicles & troops.[29][30]
1 under construction 3 commissioned (8 follow-on vessels planned)
Short-range SAMs, towed array sonars and anti-submarine helicopters are currently not available for the class.[36] A further eight Kamorta class corvettes (Project 28A) are planned.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a tender under the "Buy and Make India" category to local shipyards.[37] In October 2017, CSL and GRSE emerged as the lowest bidders and will manufacture eight ships each.[38]
In January 2015, the Ministry of Defence issued Request For Information (RFI) for six next-generation missile vessels under the "Buy Indian and Make Indian" category.[39]
The Defence Ministry cleared the tender for purchase of five ships at a cost of ₹9,000 crore (US$1.1 billion). Requests for proposal would be sent to all Indian private and public sector shipyards.[54]
In December 2017, Hindustan Shipyard won a bid to build two ships for ₹2,000 crore (US$240 million). The first ship is expected to be delivered in three years.[59][60]
Naval variant of HAL Tejas. A prototype (NP-1) is currently under flight testing.[62] The Indian Navy plans has a requirement for 40 or 50 Tejas to equip two front-line squadrons for the aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.[63][64] In December 2016, the navy announced that the HAL Tejas is overweight and it will seek other alternatives.[65]
Ministry of Defence has ordered 194 light trainers to the Indian Air Force (72 aircraft), Indian Navy (12 aircraft) and National Cadet Corps (110 aircraft).[70][71] the entire quantity of 194 aircraft will be delivered within 30 months from the day of the first delivery with an option for an additional 100 aircraft within the third year.
Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance and SAR missions
6 to 9
Under Procurement
The Indian Navy issued an RFP for six medium-range maritime reconnaissance (MRMR) aircraft. The possible contenders are; the ATR-72MP/ATR-42MP, the EADS C-295MPA/C-235MPA, the Dassault Falcon 900MPA and the Embraer P-99A. The procurement number was increased to nine as per news reports in February 2012.[72]
Indian navy intends to acquire 12 US-2 amphibian aircraft for conducting long-range search-and-rescue operations at cost of $1.65 billion. Two US-2s will be directly imported and remaining ten will be assembled locally in India.[75]
The navy is expected to acquire 24 naval multi-role helicopters under a new $2 billion deal. The helicopters will replace the ageing Sea King helicopters.[76]
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