Looking to induct 56 ships, subs; 3rd aircraft carrier in works: Navy Chief
The
Indian
Navy is looking at inducting 56 warships and submarines and the process
for bringing in a third aircraft carrier has been moved, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil
Lanba said on Monday, vowing to enhance the force's maritime
capability.
He
also assured the country that the Navy is keeping round-the-clock vigil on
India's maritime domain.
"Navy
is looking at inducting 56 warships
and submarines to enhance its
strength. This is apart from 32 warships under construction," he said at
his annual press conference.
The
process for installing automated identification transponders on around 250,000
fishing boats has been started as part of efforts to enhance coastal security,
Admiral Lanba said.
The
process for induction of a third aircraft carrier has been moved, he said.
Talking
about the contract given to Reliance Naval Engineering limited for five
offshore patrol vehicles, he said, "We are looking into the
contract." Read
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