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A wide range of Close-In Weapon Systems are available to the Indian armed forces. Guns, missiles, torpedoes and close-in weapon system (CIWS) are a few names in the treasure chest of the Indian Navy.
What is name of anti submarine warfare?
Kavaratti was the last in the series of four anti- Submarine Warfare Corvettes (ASWC) built by Kolkata-based GRSE under Project 28, he said. Kavaratti was the last in the series of four anti- Submarine Warfare Corvettes (ASWC) built by Kolkata-based GRSE under Project 28, he said.
What are the weapons used by Indian Navy?
Main guns
- A-190(E) 100mm.
- 100mm AK-100 naval gun.
- AK-176-M 76mm gun.
- AK-76/62 76mm gun.
- Twin mount gun (76mm)
- OTO Melara Otobreda 76 mm gun.
- Mk.6 Vickers 114mm gun.
- Bofors 40mm/57mm/60mm guns.
How many torpedo India have?
The Indian Navy plans to produce 73 of these torpedoes for its use….Varunastra (torpedo)
| Varunastra | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph) |
| Guidance system | Wire-guided, active-passive acoustic homing. Augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance. |
the Marine Commando Force
The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS and officially called the Marine Commando Force (MCF), are the special forces unit of the Indian Navy and is responsible for conducting special operations. The MARCOS were founded in February 1987.
Is the Navy prepared for future anti-submarine warfare missions?
Given the expansion in operations, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platforms on both coasts of the United States will be required to monitor and defend the nation more frequently. Foreign submarine operations near the homeland are not necessarily immediate threats, but do require careful thought as the Navy prepares to execute future ASW missions.
ASW surface ships can remain longer on station in comparison to aircraft and also provide real time command and control capability beyond that of a submarine. In stride with the surface navy’s technological advancements, the aviation community has new platforms to meet the ASW mission.
The Indian Navy is a well-balanced and cohesive three-dimensional force, capable of operating above, on and under the surface of the oceans, efficiently safeguarding our national interests. the weapons used in Indian navy are as follows: Submarine-launched ballistic missile. Sagarika SLBM, K4 SLBM (deployed on Arihant-class submarine for trials)
What does ins stand for in the Indian Navy?
Naval Ensign of the Indian Navy. List of active Indian Navy ships (INS) is a list of ships in active service with the Indian Navy. In service ships are taken from the official Indian Navy website.