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India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Rs 230000000000: Huge amount of money may go waste as India fails to upgrade its diesel-electric submarine; India Navy is now...
India's nuclear-powered submarines. (File) New Delhi: In a matter of concern for the Indian Navy, India's plan to enhance the stealth and underwater endurance of its Scorpene-class submarines has been delayed as DRDO's Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system is still not ready. Notably, INS Kalvari, currently under refit, will not get the upgrade due to this setback, making it vulnerable to the submarine hunting radars of China and Pakistan in the Indian ocean. Why next AIP Fitment is now pushed to 2026 The AIP project, approved in 2014, has missed multiple deadlines and is now expected to be ready by mid-2026 for INS Khanderi. Meanwhile, all six Scorpene submarines under Project-75 have been inducted, but lack key stealth capabilities. Notably, the Indian Navy has inducted six Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines under Project-75, built by Mazagon Dock with French collaboration at a cost of over Rs 23,000 crore. Also, INS Vagsheer was the latest to join in January 2025. However, the absence of advanced stealth features poses a high operational risk to the Indian Navy in case of a naval conflict. India Navy Chief visits headquarters of Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi was apprised of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's (JMSDF) organisational structure, objectives and operational role during his visit to the Fleet Headquarters and the Maritime Operations Centre in Tokyo, on Saturday. The engagements during the ongoing visit to Japan by the CNS lays the groundwork for deeper cooperation and mutual understanding in common maritime interests between India and Japan. 'Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, visited JMSDF's Fleet Headquarters and the Maritime Operations Centre – the nerve centre of Japan's maritime domain awareness. He was briefed on the organisation of JMSDF as also the objectives and roles of the Service. The visit and interactions in Japan pave the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared maritime interests,' the Indian Navy posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Navy Chief on four-day visit to Japan to boost defence and maritime cooperation
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on a four-day visit to Japan from July 30 to strengthen defence ties and enhance maritime cooperation under the 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership.' According to Navy, during the visit, the Chief Admiral is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Japanese government officials including Minister of Defence, Gen Nakatani , Vice-Minister of Defence, Masuda Kazuo, and a meeting with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The discussions are expected to cover a wide range of defence cooperation areas, with a focus on maritime security, technological collaboration, and exploring new opportunities to enhance naval synergy and interoperability. During the visit, he will also tour JMSDF units and meet the Commander-in-Chief of the Self Defense Fleet at Funakoshi JMSDF Base. Admiral Dinesh Tripathi's engagements in Japan aim at further strengthening the bonds of friendship and defence collaboration, fostering greater mutual understanding in areas of shared strategic and maritime interest, while reaffirming the enduring India-Japan partnership founded on mutual respect, maritime trust, and a common vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
News18
29-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi embarks on visit to Japan
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on a four-day visit to Japan with a focus on enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation in line with the 'special strategic and global partnership' between the two countries. Admiral Tripathi's visit from July 30 to August 2 is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, the Indian Navy said. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Defence Minister Nakatani Gen, Vice-Minister of Defence Masuda Kazuo and Admiral Saito Akira, the Chief of Staff of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). 'Discussions are expected to encompass a broad spectrum of defence cooperation areas, with particular emphasis on maritime security, technological collaboration, and identifying new avenues to strengthen naval synergy and interoperability," the Navy said. Admiral Tripathi will also visit JMSDF units and interact with the Commander-in-Chief of the Self Defence Fleet, at Funakoshi JMSDF base, it said. The Navy Chief's engagements in Japan are 'poised" to further deepen the bonds of friendship and defence cooperation, paving the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interest, the Navy said in a statement. 'The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Japan friendship anchored in mutual respect, maritime trust, and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific," it said. PTI MPB ZMN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 19:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Indigenously-designed INS Nistar gets commissioned into Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam: Indigenously-designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, the vessel is the first of the two Diving Support Vessels being commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. Lauding the Indian Navy and the indigenous ship building industry for their sustained efforts in consistently enhancing the indigenous content in warships through home-grown solutions and innovative technologies, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth stated that the commissioning of INS Nistar firmly reinforces the role of the Indian Navy as the 'first responder' and 'preferred security partner' in the region. 'The indigenous shipbuilding industry has been one of the pillars of the government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign. Currently, all of the 57 new warships in the pipeline are being constructed indigenously,' he emphasised. Expressing confidence in the capabilities of the Armed Forces, Sanjay Seth stated that India stands committed and resolute to tackle any form of misadventure from its adversaries. He described the induction of INS Nistar as a technological leap and a milestone in the Indian shipbuilding chapter towards building a future-ready force. The main role of the vessel includes undertaking deep sea diving and conducting rescue operations from distressed submarines in case of an emergency. The specialised diving complex onboard extends over multiple decks, and the ship is fitted with the state-of-the-art systems required for saturation diving missions. Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi termed INS Nistar as not just a technological asset but a crucial operational enabler. 'Nistar will provide critical submarine rescue support to the Indian Navy as well as our regional partners. This will enable India to emerge as a 'preferred submarine rescue partner' in this region,' he underlined, adding that the commissioning of Nistar is a testimony to the growing capability and maturity of the maritime industrial base and another shining example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. INS Nistar was installed with state-of-the-art diving equipment such as remotely operated vehicles, self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboats, and diving compression chambers. It can undertake diving and salvage operations up to 300-m depth. It serves as the 'mother ship' for deep submergence rescue vessels to rescue complex underwater missions and evacuate personnel from a dived submarine in distress well below the surface. The commissioning of the 118-m ship with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons upholds the Indian Navy's resolve towards continuously strengthening its maritime capabilities in the underwater domain. With the participation of 120 MSMEs and incorporation of more than 80 percent indigenous content, Nistar symbolises India's ability to build complex ships on a par with international standards. The name 'Nistar' originates from Sanskrit and means liberation, rescue or salvation. In her previous version, the vessel was a submarine rescue vessel which was acquired from the erstwhile Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1969 and commissioned in 1971.
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
All about INS Nipun and how it will help save lives in deep sea
The Indian Navy on Friday commissioned INS Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Indigenously designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Nistar is the first of two diving support vessels (DSVs) that were ordered by the Navy in 2018. Its sister ship, Nipun, was launched in 2022, and is expected to be commissioned in the near future. Meant to support deep-sea diving and submarine rescue operations, these DSVs will enhance India's operational preparedness in the underwater domain and reinforce the country's strategic maritime posture across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Navy said. The original INS Nistar was a submarine rescue vessel acquired by the Indian Navy from the erstwhile Soviet Union in 1969, and commissioned in 1971. It remained in service till 1989, during which time it was the centrepiece of the Navy's diving and submarine rescue operations. The new Nistar will carry forward this legacy. But unlike its predecessor, it comprises more than 80% indigenous content, with about 120 MSMEs having participated in its construction. This makes Nistar the first indigenously designed and constructed diving support and submarine rescue vessel in India. 'Nistar is testimony to the growing capability and maturity of our maritime industrial base, and another shining example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said during the commissioning ceremony. With a displacement of around 10,500 tonnes, length of almost 120 metres, beam of more than 20 metres, and an endurance of more than 60 days at sea, the new Nistar is also larger and more capable than its 800-tonne predecessor. According to the Navy, Nistar's specialised onboard diving complex has both air and saturation diving systems, which are complemented by underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and side scan SONARs. Moreover, Nistar will be the mothership of an advanced deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV). The Indian Navy acquired two DSRVs from the UK's M/s James Fisher & Sons in 2018 and 2019 — one each for Nistar and Nipun. Nistar can also carry a 15-tonne subsea crane, and support helicopter operations. Aboard Nistar is an operation theatre, an intensive care unit, and an eight-bedded hospital with hyperbaric medical facilities, all critical towards meeting the vessel's operational roles, the Navy said. The induction of Nistar into the Navy after the successful integration of the two DSRVs is a major milestone for India's deep-sea capabilities. With the Navy continuing to expand its submarine arm, it has to reckon with increased operational risks of operating in the deep sea. These risks demand a technologically capable platform for submarine rescue operations — the primary mandate of the Nistar-class vessels. Officials told The Indian Express that Nistar is built to be both a diving support and a submarine rescue vessel, making it a strategic platform which strengthens India's position as a net maritime security provider within the IOR and beyond. With the induction of the two DSRVs in 2018-19, India entered a groupd of only 12 nations with these dedicated capabilities, and one of the very few possessing DSRVs that can be requisitioned by another country and airlifted for rapid international deployment during emergencies. Until now, however, the Navy relied on commercially leased platforms for the deployment of DSRVs, limiting its instant-deployment capabilities and round-the-clock rescue readiness. Nistar (and Nipun) will change this. The vessel's dynamic positioning and diving support features mean that the vessel can operate autonomously in the high seas. Officials said that its high transit speed ensures rapid deployment during emergencies, drastically reducing response time in scenarios where every minute counts. Based in Visakhapatnam, Nistar will serve as the DSRV mothership in the Eastern Seaboard, and Nipun, based in Mumbai, will serve in the Western Seaboard, completing the Navy's dual-coast operational posture. This arrangement guarantees simultaneous, high-readiness submarine rescue coverage across both maritime frontiers. This strategic capability would be particularly crucial in various maritime humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations carried out by the Navy. Through bilateral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding with other navies, India has committed to sharing its submarine rescue expertise, and providing actual rescue support during emergencies world wide. 'It positions India as a credible first responder in undersea contingencies and amplifies its soft power through the projection of maritime goodwill,' an official told The Indian Express. The officer added that the development sends a signal that India's growing naval capabilities are aligned with the shared security interests of its partners and neighbours. 'In a world where underwater operations are becoming more complex and risks more unpredictable, INS Nistar ensures that India not only safeguards its own interests but is also ready and equipped to serve the greater good of global maritime safety,' the official said.
