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Issue Features
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EXCLUSIVE
Cover Story
"The Indian Navy's Perspective Planning is Designed to Deliver Capabilities Commensurate with Our Maritime Interests"
Chief of the Naval Staff in an exclusive interaction with SP’s Naval Forces said that “2016 witnessed the induction of a number of state-of-the-art platforms”.
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Cover Story
Indian Navy Focused on Positive Maritime Environment: CNS
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)The Indian Navy has over 40 ships, 4 submarines, and 12 aircraft deployed in waters near and far around the Indian peninsular and island territories
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Mine Countermeasures
Mine Countermeasure Vehicles in the Navy
By Lt General Naresh Chand (Retd)Mine Counter Measures (MCM) are required to be taken against naval mines which were first introduced by the Chinese in the 16th century as an anti-piracy measure and in the west almost during the same period.
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Coastal Security
Offshore Patrol Vessels Navy's Armed Patrol
By Rear Admiral Dr S. Kulshrestha (Retd)A modern navy operates various types of warships to meet its diverse roles, from simple coastal patrols to power projection and warfighting.
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Amphibious Aircraft
Amphibious Aircraft for HADR and SAR Missions
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)Amphibious aircraft are also suitable for combat missions, such as rapid and precision induction and de-induction of troops along the undefended coastlines for covert/diplomatic or force projection operations, etc
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Unmanned Systems
ScanEagle & Integrator – May be Made in India
By Ranjit KumarThe offer of drones from Insitu Pacific, Australia, is expected to dramatically change the surveillance capabilities of the Indian maritime security agencies and forces deployed on borders to prevent terrorist infiltration
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OEM Perspective
The Indian Navy & Rolls-Royce — A Legacy of Success
By Dr Glen KellyOne of the most technologically advanced and potent arms of the Indian military, the Indian Navy, has tirelessly worked towards safeguarding our maritime borders.
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Conference Report
Current and Future Challenges of Underwater Vehicles
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar mentioned that the current government has cleared more than 2,00,000 crore worth of defence acquisition...
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