SP's Naval Forces - August-September 2011
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Issue Features
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Cover Story
Need for a Comprehensive and Concerted Approach
By Commodore (Retd) C.P. SrivastavaNo nation can afford a gap of 30 years between inductions of submarines; a weapon platform whose optimum operational life span is about the same. The situation cannot be further compounded by not keeping the available assets combat worthy.
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Technology
Net-Centricity to Ne(x)t-Centricity
By Commander (Retd) Devbrat ChakrabortyThe time has come to ask questions about how to deliver tangible benefits in the context of network-centric operations.
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Missile Systems
Flexible and Long-Range
By Rear Admiral (Retd) Sushil RamsayThe Barak surface-to-air missile system was designed to replace or complement gun-based close-in-weapon system platforms, such as the Phalanx.
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Neihbourhood
China’s Aircraft Carrier Project
By Lt General (Retd) Naresh ChandThere is enough evidence to indicate that China is expected to have an operational carrier by 2015 which will use a ski ramp.
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South China Sea
Tension Boils Over the Narrow Waters
By Lt General (Retd) Naresh ChandIt is the major route for importing energy and exporting goods for the east asian countries. singapore and hong Kong have become major global economic hubs.
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INS Satpura
Indigenously Designed Warship
Chief of the Naval staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma commissioned Satpura, the second stealth frigate of the Shivalik class, into the Indian Navy
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The Ghost
The Ghost is a revolutionary proprietary technology vessel platform that will assure force protection through stealth fighter/attack capabilities along with integrated situation awareness.
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