Maritime Research Center’s Post

While we sleep peacefully under the blanket of freedom, the Indian Navy stands vigilant, safeguarding our seas with unparalleled dedication. Their sacrifices ensure our nation’s security, making them the silent guardians of India's maritime sovereignty. Today, on Indian Navy Day, we honor their bravery and commitment, celebrating their legacy of valor and service. The 2024 theme, "Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation," reflects the Navy's critical role in driving India toward self-reliance and technological advancement. In a rapidly changing global landscape, where maritime power is pivotal to national security and economic progress, innovation becomes the backbone of defense capabilities. The Indian Navy has been at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technology, from indigenously built warships and submarines to advancements in AI and drone warfare. Indigenisation reduces dependency on foreign imports, strengthening India's defense preparedness and economic resilience. The Navy’s focus on harnessing indigenous talent aligns with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). This year’s theme not only highlights the Navy's commitment to modernizing its fleet but also underscores its role as a catalyst for India’s technological and industrial growth. Let us salute the valor of our naval heroes and celebrate their unwavering dedication to a stronger, self-reliant India. Jai Hind! #IndianNavyDay2024 #IndianNavy

✅Fujian: China’s Aircraft Carrier China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian is an 80,000-tonne supercarrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults for launching aircraft. - This technology makes China the 2nd country, after the U.S., to have a supercarrier with such capabilities. China is building its fourth aircraft carrier, likely a nuclear-powered supercarrier, to be unveiled soon. 📌The Indian Navy operates two aircraft carriers currently: INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. The Indian Navy has proposed a second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-II) similar to INS Vikrant. #UPSC #IAS

India, Japan To Develop ‘Stealth Antenna System’ For Indian Navy Warships; Ink Memorandum Of Intent The long-drawn negotiations between India and Japan culminated in the two countries’ agreement to co-develop the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) Nora-50 integrated mast for the Indian Navy’s warships. India has been finding it difficult to access the technology. The Japanese UNICORN Nora-50 integrates multiple communication antennas into a single

🇺🇸 #US Naval ships will now dock at, and undergo repairs, at Cochin Shipyard according to a new agreement, part of a broader naval cooperation framework agreed between #India and the #US during last year's G20 summit. The move, along with similar agreements signed by L&T for Kattupalli Port near Chennai and Mazgaon Docs in Mumbai, will help the #USNavy to establish maintenance hubs for its assets in the Indo-Pacific region. ———————————————— What are the benefits ? ▪️ Indian Shipyards will now get a lot more business. ▪️ The Turn around time for US Navy Ships in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific will be a lot shorter as they will not need to travel all the way back to the US for maintenance. ▪️ US Navy ships in the region and in South China Sea will likely have longer deployment times through out the year. ▪️ US Shipyards can concentrate on building new ships than focusing on maintenance of older ships and building new once, since many shipyards are already behind schedule.

What can the EU & Japan do with India to contain Chinese revisionism in the Indo-Pacific? Here are my views: The Indo-Pacific must be considered as a maritime AND land theatre of operations. The West sees it from a maritime dimension only. What can be done is a 4 point recommendation: * Fragment Chinese power by creating a binary split both horizontal & vertical. * Raise their Defense Budgets to free the US to focus on Indo-Pacific. * Sea-denial by limiting the PLA Navy maritime manoeuvre space around the globe. * Increase land based exercises with the Indian Defence Forces to understand PLA land forces, esp those operating in areas bordering the CARs. For more details read the report published by ISDP, Sweden. Thank you, Dr Jagannath Panda & ISDP, Sweden for this opportunity Here is the link.... isdp.eu/publication/re…

#TipuSultan, the powerful Muslim ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, is credited with significant military inventions that revolutionized warfare during his time. His notable military inventions include: 1. Mysorean Rockets: - Tipu Sultan is considered the pioneer of Mysorean rockets, a significant military weapon in the sub-continent. These were the first iron-cased rockets successfully deployed for military use. - Under Tipu Sultan's leadership, the Mysorean army effectively used these rockets against the British East India Company during the late 18th century, showcasing their advanced technology and effectiveness in battle. - With iron tubes for holding propellant, the Mysorean rockets had higher thrust and longer range compared to European rockets of that era. They played a crucial role in battles against British forces, demonstrating Tipu Sultan's innovative approach to military technology. 2. Military Manual "Fathul Mujahidin": - Tipu Sultan authored a military manual titled "Fathul Mujahidin," which detailed military strategies and tactics. In this manual, he assigned 200 rocket men to each Mysorean brigade, showcasing his organized approach to warfare. - The manual provided instructions on rocket launch angles, sizes, and techniques for effective deployment in battle. It highlighted Tipu Sultan's emphasis on training and utilizing rocket technology as a key component of his military strategy. These military inventions by Tipu Sultan, particularly the Mysorean rockets and his military manual, not only showcased his technological prowess but also demonstrated his strategic vision and innovative approach to warfare, leaving a lasting impact on military history in India and beyond.

#India is set to significantly boost its naval power with plans to construct six new #aircraft carriers, a #strategic move announced by #Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This expansion aims to enhance India's influence and operational capabilities in critical maritime zones, particularly the Indo-Pacific, a region witnessing escalating #geopolitical activity. The #Indian #Navy currently fields two aircraft carriers, the INS #Vikramaditya and the recently commissioned INS #Vikrant. The next addition, INS #Vishal, will be a more formidable vessel with a displacement of 65,000 tons, representing a major upgrade in terms of size and #technological sophistication. This naval expansion is a direct response to the rapid enhancements in naval forces by global powers such as the United States and #China. With the #US operating 11 aircraft carriers and China accelerating its carrier program, India's initiative is crucial for maintaining strategic balance and asserting its maritime presence. The forthcoming Indian carriers, spearheaded by the INS Vishal, are expected to incorporate cutting-edge #technology that will boost their efficacy in #naval #warfare. This move is critical in an era where advanced naval capabilities are pivotal for defense and influence on the global stage. India's #ambitious project to augment its fleet of aircraft carriers underscores its commitment to becoming a #dominant #maritime #power. This significant #military enhancement will not only secure India's borders more effectively but also bolster its standing in international naval affairs, positioning it as a pivotal player in shaping maritime #dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

What is the significance of high-altitude heliports and helipads in Tibet? How does the PLA's helicopter infrastructure currently stand on the "Roof of the World"? Check out my writing on this topic for The New Indian Express! The Takshashila Institution

#EventReport The key takeaways of the lecture on 'Relevance of Air Supremacy and Air Superiority in Contemporary Times: Lessons from Current Conflicts' by Air Mshl Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd) is published. The takeaways are significant to reflect on #airpower supremacy and lessons from ongoing conflicts. To ensure that the Indian Air Force is able to ensure control of air in future, certain gaps need to be filled. The IAF force levels (fighters, AEW&C, FRA) need accretion, capital budget needs to cater for modernisation as air power is technologically sensitive, indigenous programs and productions need to be hastened and industrial capability needs to be future proof, core areas like aero-engine, hypersonic, EW, cyber, space need to be focussed on, and spending on IPR - R&D must go up from current 6%. Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence,India Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy MP-IDSA United Service Institution of India Centre For Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) National Maritime Foundation- NMF VIF India Observer Research Foundation #india #indianarmedforces #ongoingconflicts #airpower #airsupremacy #defence #cenjows

🇮🇳 Indian Navy's bid to attain complete self-reliance by 2040 At present, the percentage of self-reliance in the Indian Navy stands at about 70%. This encompasses all three components of a warship, which are float, move, and fight. ⚓️ While in the float component, India has achieved almost 95% self-reliance. In the 'move' component, it is somewhere at 65% and in the 'fight' component, it is at 55%. The biggest hurdle in India's pursuit of self-reliance in warship construction was the lack of expertise in developing its own engines, Indian Navy veteran DK Sharma stressed. "India first has to get the engines as the country does not have its engines. It is importing them from American manufacturer General Electric (GE). For instance, the latest engines that are coming for the Shivalik class or the Kolkata class of warships of the Indian Navy are either coming from Ukraine or the US. That is one area we are lacking behind and there are some niche weapons where we are in a joint venture (JV) or we are importing and that is why there is a gap," the veteran said.