Future of the Indian Navy

One of the six largest navies of the world......

Cartography:
Of the entire Indian land aera, 9,56% were of water (rivers/lakes), 14,500 km of inland navigable waterways, a coastline of 7,517 km (4,671 mi) ; EEZ 1,630,356 (255,764 sq mi) km2

Personnal Strentgh: 58 000 (+ 9550 Coast Guard)
(+ 55 000 reserve)

Up to 3 Aircraft-Carriers
Up to 1 Vishal ???
(Vishal). Up to 65 000 tons, 260 meters (likely pure Indian indeginously design, derived/enlarged from the Vikrant design, but in CATOBAR configuration). Originaly scheduled to be commissioned by 2018 (with a second ship by 2024 ?). But current economic & technical problems are now delaying the project by severals years......as usual...wait & see...

Up to 1 Vikrant
(Vikrant), 40 000 tons, 252 meters (Indian design with help from Italian shipyard) STOBAR carrier. These construction suffered from initial problems/delays, mainly due to Indian industry shorthcoming. To be commissioned by 2014, with probably 35+ years of service, to be retired by late 2040's.

Up to 1 Vikramaditya
(Vikramaditya), 44 000 tons, 283 meters (former 1980's Ex-Soviet Admiral Gorshkov carrier). Extensively rebuild (2,3 $ billion......yeah...a big joke...) for Indian service. To be commissioned by late 2012, with probable +/- 20 years of further service expected, to be retired during 2030’s.

1 Viraat
(Viraat), 23/28 000 tons, 226 meters (former Ex-British HMS Hermes, built by late 1940’s/1950’s). Extensively refited but fully obsolete, to be retired by 2018...

+/- 10 Destroyers
Up to 4 Type 15B
(Not yet named). Up to 7000 tons (improved design from Type 15B Kolkata, likely with phased array radar, and change in superstructure, for a much more stealthier design). Likely to be commissioned by 2018/2020 and to remain in service until +/- 2050.

Up to 3 Type 15A
(Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai). 6800 tons, 163 meters (improved design from Type 15 Delhi DDG). Commissioned by 2012/2014, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired by mid 2040’s.

3 Type 15
(Delhi, Mysore, Mumbai). 6200 tons, 163 meters (first major indeginously Indian warship). Commissioned by 1997/2001, to remain in service until early 2030’s.

5 Rajput
(Rajput, Rana, Ranjit, Ranvir, Ranvijay). 4000+ tons, 147 meters (Russian Kashin design of early 1960’s). Commissioned by 1980/1988, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired through 2010’s and replaced by the Type 15 A/B DDG’s.

Frigates
Up to ? Shivalik (Type 17)
(Shivalik, Satpura, Sahyadri, others not yet named). 5500 tons, 142 meters. A first batch of 5 ships likely to be commissioned by 2010/2012. A second batch (improved design ?) of 7 ships by 2015/2020.

Up to 6 Talwar
(Talwar, Trishul, Tabar). 3800 tons, 124 meters (Russian 11356 Frigate design). Commissioned by 2003/2004, to remain in service until early 2030’s. A further group of 3 and slightly improved ships (Teg, Tarkash, Trikand) expected to be commissioned by 2011/2012 and to remain in service until early 2040’s.

3 Brahamaputra (Type 16A)
(Brahamaputra, Betwa, Beas). 3800 tons, 126 meters (Indian design derived from Godavari FFG). Commissioned by 2000/2005, to remain in service until mid 2020’s.

3 Godavari (Type 16)
(Godavari, Ganga, Gomati). 3600 tons, 126 meters (Indian design derived from the British Leander FF design). Commissioned by 1983/1988, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired through 2010’s and replaced by some Shivalik FFG’s.

1 Nilgiri
(Taragiri). 2800 meters, 113 meters (improved design from British Leander FF class). Commissioned by 1980, to be retired very soon (2011/2012).

Corvettes/Fast Attack Missile Crafts
4 (+8?) Kamorta (Type 28, more a light frigate than a Corvette...)
(Kamorta, others not yet nammed...). 2500 tons, 109+ meters. Commissioned by 2012+

4 Kora (Type 25A)
(Kora, Kirch, Kulish, Kharmuk). 1400 tons, 91 meters (improved design from Type 25). Commissioned by 1998/2004

4 Khukri (Type 25)
(Khukri, Kuthar, Kirpan, Khanjar). 1300 tons, 91 meters (Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous content). Commissioned by 1989/1991.

10 Veer (Tarantul I)
(Veer, Nirbhik, Nipat, Nishank, Nirghat, Vibhuti, Vipul, Vinash, Vidyut, Nashak). 450 tons, 56 meters (Russian Tarantul I FAC design). First five crafts built in Russia (commissioned by 1987/1989). Next five crafts built in India (commissioned by 1991/1995).

2 Prabal (Tarantul IV)
(Prabal, Pralaya). 450 tons, 56+ meters (Russian Tarantul IV FAC design). Commissioned by 2002.

4 Abhay (Pauk II)
(Abhay, Ajay, Akshay, Agray). 500+ tons, 57 meters (Russian Pauk/Molniya II FAC design). Transferred by 1989/1991.

Submarines
Up to 3 SSBN ???
Up to 3 future SSBN (enlarged/improved from the Arihant design) were expected (hoped) during the 2020’s.

Up to 1 Chakra
(Chakra). 8000+ tons, 110+ meters (ex Russian Akula I SSN). Transferred by late 2011.

Up to 4 ? Arihant (SSN/SSGN)
(Arihant, others not yet named). 6000 tons, 112 meters SGN design (indeginously design derived from olders Soviet designs). All four expected to be commissioned during the 2010’s decade, with probable +/- 30 years of service, to be retired during 2040’s/early 2050's.

Up to 6 future SSK
Project under review, main design possible French "Scorpene" or Russian "Lada/Amur"..., likely to be commissioned by 2018/2023 ?

Up to 6 Scorpene
(Not yet nammed). 1800 tons, 70 meters. Expected to be commissioned by 2015/2020.

10 Sindhughosh
(Sindhughosh, Sindhudhvaj, Sindhuraj, Sindhuvir, Sindhuratna, Sindhukesari, Sindhukirti, Sindhuvijay, Sindhurakshak, Sindhushastra). 2300/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK design). Commissioned by 1986/2000.

4 Shishumar
(Shishumar, Shankush, Shalki, Shankul). 1400/1800 tons, 64+ meters (German Type 209 SSK design). Commissioned by 1986/1994.

Up to 5 future Midgets Submarines
Planned.

+/- 8 Mine-Hunters
Up to 8 newer MCM
8 newer MCM (derived from Italian design), First 2 ships built in south-korea, next 6 built in India under technology transfert (+/- 670 $ million per ship). First two Korean-Built MCM commissioned by 2016 and the next 6 Indian-Built by 2018.

Up to 2 Osprey ?
(Ex-US MCM). Under negociation ?

8 Pondicherry
(Alleppey, Ratnagiri, Karwar, Cannanore, Cuddalore, Kakinanda, Kozhikode, Konkan). 750/870+ tons, 61 meters (Russian Natya MCM design). Commissioned by 1980/1988, likely to be retired by late 2010's.

Large Amphibious
2 or 3 newer LPD ?
Currently under study. Likely to be commissioned by late 2010's...wait & see

1 Jalashwa (LPD)
(Jalashwa). 8000/16 000 tons, 173 meters (ex 1960's US Austin LPD). Transferred by 2007.

3 Shardul (LST)
(Shardul, Kesari, Airavat). 5600 tons, 125 meters. Commissioned by 2007/2009.

2 Magar (LST)
(Magar, Gharial). 5600 tons, 120 meters. Commissioned by 1987/1997.

4 Kumbhir (LSM)
(Cheetah, Mahish, Guldar, Kumbhir). 1200 tons, 83+ meters (Polish Polnocny LSM). Commissioned by 1985/1986.

2 Nicobar (transport)
(Nicobar, Andamans). 20 000 tons, 157 meters (Polish 1991/1999 built), commissioned by 1998/2000.

Small Amphibious
6 or 7 Vasco Da Gama (LCU)
(L-33/39 ?). 500 tons, 57 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1987.

Ocean Patrol Vessels & Survey Vessels

Up to 5 Future OPV
Planned.

Up to 7 Saryu
(Saryu, Sunayna, Sumedha, Sumitra, others not yet nammed). 2200+ tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 2010+

6 Sukanya
(Sukanya, Subhadra, Suvarna, Savitri, Sharada, Sujata). 1800 tons, 101+ meters. Commissioned by 1989/1993.

Up to 6 newer Survey Ships
(Makar, Meen, others not yet nammed). Unclear data ?

6 Sandhayak (Survey Ships)
(Sandhayak, Nirdeshak, Nirupak, Investigator, Jamuna, Sutlej, Darshak, Sarvekshak). 1300/1900 tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1981/2002.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
10+ Car Nicobar
(Car Nicobar, Chetlat, Kora Divh, Cheriyam, Cankaraso, Kondul, Kalpeni, Kabra, Koswari, Karuva). 325 tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 2009/2011.

7 Trinkat/Bangaram (imrpoved SDB Mk 3)
(Trinkat, Tillangchang, Tarasa, Bangaram, Bitra, Bati Malv, Baratang). 260 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2006.

Up to 3 SDB Mk 3
(T-58/59, Rajkamal). 160+ tons, 37+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985. Now uncertain status ?

1 Makar

(Mesh). Uncertain data ?

In Shore Patrol Vessels

7 to 8 Super Dvora Mk II
(T-80/86, 87?). 48/60 tons, 22+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2005.

Replenishment Ships
2 Deepak
(Deepak, Shakti). 27 500 tons, 175 meters (italian design). Commissioned by 2011.

1 Jyoti
(Jyoti). 35 900 tons, 178 meters (russian Komandarm Fedko design). Commissioned by 1996.

1 Aditya
(Aditya). 24 000 tons, 172 meters. Commissioned by 2000.

1 Ambika
(Ambika). Commissioned by 1995

6 Poshak class
(Palan, Pushpa...). Data unclear ?

Various Auxiliary Ships

1 Sagardhwani (research ship)
(Sagardhwani). 1300/2000 tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1994.

1 Tir (training ship)
(Tir). 2400/3200 tons, 105+ meters. Commissioned by 1986.

1 Krishna (training ship)
(Krishna). Commissioned by 1995.

1 Sudarshini (sail training ship)
(Sudarshini). Commissioned by 2011.

2 Varuna (sail training ship)
(Varuna, Tarangini). 400+ tons, 54 meters. Commissioned by 1981/1997.

1 Mhadel (Yacht)
(Mhadel). Uncertain data ?

2 Astravahini (Torpedo recovery vessels)
( Astravahini, ?). Uncertain data ?

1 Lakshadweep (hospital ship)
(Lakshadweep). 800+ tons, 82 meters. Commissioned by 1981.

1 Nireekshak (submarine rescue ship, diving support ship)
(Nireekshak). 3600 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.

1 Gaj (ocean tug)
(Gaj). 560 tons, 34 meters. Commissioned by 2002.

1 Matanga (ocean tug)
(Matanga). 1600 tons, 67+ meters. Commissioned by 1983

Likely few others auxiliary ships (Water Carrier, Diving Tender, ect...). Data unclear ?
Likely severals Harbour Tugs, data unclear ?

INDIAN MARINES (1200)
Data unclear about their equipment ?

SAGAR PRAHARI BAL (1000+)
Created as a consequence of the infamous Mumbai terrorist Attacks
Up to 80 small patrol crafts

INDIAN COAST GUARD (9500+)
Off Shore/Ocean Patrol Vessels
2 Sankalp ?
Uncertain data ?

4 Samar ?
Uncertain data ?

8 Vikram ?
Uncertain data ?

6 Vijaya
(Vijaya, Varuna.......). 1000+ tons, 74+ meters. Commissioned by 1985/1990.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
7 Sarojini-Naidu
(Sarojini Naidu, Durgabai Deshmukh, Kasturba Gandhi...). 235+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 2002/2008.

1 Rani Abbakka
Uncertain data ?

7 Jija Bai Mod 1
(Priyadarshini, Annie Beseant, Kamla Devi, Amrit Kaur, Kanak Lata Barua, Bhikaji Cama, Sucheta Kripalani). 215 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1998.

7 Jija Bai
(Jija Bai, Chand Bai, Kittur Chinnama, Rani Jindan, Habbahkhatun, Ramadevi, Avvayar). 180+ tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1983/1985

8 Priyadarshini
Uncertain data ?

6 Tara Bai
(Tara Bai, Ahalya Bai, Lakshami Bai, Akka Devi, Naiki Devi, Ganga Devi). 170+ tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1987/1990

2 Rajkiran (SDB Mk 2)
(Rajkiran, Rajkamal). 200 tons, 37+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985

In Shore Patrol Vessels
9 (+6) P-2000
(C-131/140...). 49 tons, 20+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998+

6 Swallow 65
(C-01/06, 63). 32 tons, 20 meters. Commissioned by early 1980's.

6 Griffon 8000 TDX (overcrafts)
(H-181/186). 27 tons, 21+ meters. Commissioned by 2000/2002.

INDIAN SHIPS UNDER A ANOTHER ADMINISTRATION
6 ? Fisherie Protection Crafts
(Kallyani, Kayerii, Karuna, Keishna, Kalpoka). 16+ meters. Delivered by 1996+

BORDERS SECURITY FORCES
Numbers of 17 meters small crafs ?

INDIAN COAST GUARD AVIATION
Aircrafts
- 24 Do-228 (transport)

Helicopters
- 17 HAL Chetal SA-316B Alouette III (utility)

INDIAN NAVAL AVIATION (7000)
Aicrafts
- Up to 11 Sea-Harrier FRS Mk 51
- 4 Tu-142M Bear (ASW).
- 14 Do-228 (Maritime Patrol)
- 6 Il-38 May (Maritime Patrol)
- 17 BN-2 Islander (Transport)
- 10 Do-228 (Transport)
- 10 HAL-784M (Transport)
- 6 HJT-16 Mk II (Training)
- 6 HJT-16 Mk II Kiran II (Training)
- 8 HPT-32 Deepak

Helicopters
- 7 Ka-25 Hormone (ASW)
- 12 Ka-28 (Ka-27PL) Helix A (ASW)
- Up to 21 Sea King Mk 42A (ASW)
- 14 Sea King Mk 42B (ASW)
- 9 Ka-31 Helix B (AEW)
- 4 Dhruv ALH 2 (Utility)
- 8 HAL Chetak SA-316B Alouette III (Utility)
- Up to 23 SA-319 Alouette III (Utility)
- Up to 6 UH-3H Sea King (Utility)

UAV
- 8 Searcher Mk II
- 4 Heron

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion