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{{rquote|right|''''' "To be secure on land we must be supreme at sea."'''''|[[Jawaharlal Nehru]]<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/36517/ It’s about sea power]</ref>}}
The '''Indian Navy''' ([[Devanāgarī]]: भारतीय नौ सेना, ''Bhartiya Nāu Senā'')  is the [[navy|naval branch]] of the [[Indian Armed Forces|armed forces of India]]. It currently has approximately 55,000 personnel on active duty, including 5,000 members of the naval aviation branch and 2,000 [[MARCOS (India)|marine commandos]], making it the world's fifth largest navy.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/navy-intro.htm Global Security article on the Indian Navy]</ref> The Indian Navy currently operates more than 155 vessels, including the [[aircraft carrier]] [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS ''Viraat'']],  along with operational jet fighters.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2103/stories/20040213003603500.htm  The Gorshkov deal]</ref>

Though the primary objective of the navy is to secure national maritime borders, [[India]] also uses its navy to enhance its [[Foreign relations of India|international relations]] through joint exercises, port visits and humanitarian missions, including disaster relief. In recent years, the Indian Navy has undergone extensive [[Indian Navy#Ongoing expansion|modernization and expansion]] with an intention to increase its capabilities as a recognized [[blue-water navy]].<ref>[http://www.jmss.org/2008/winter/articles/scott.pdf India's drive for a 'Blue water' Navy by Dr. David Scott, International Relations, Brunel University]</ref><ref>[http://www.indian-military.org/indian-military-reports/indian-navy/87-indias-12-steps-to-a-world-class-navy.html India's 12 Steps to a World-Class Navy]</ref> 
==Role==
The Indian Navy sees several principal roles for itself:
* In conjunction with other armed forces of the union, act to deter or defeat any threats or aggression against the territory, people or maritime interests of India, both in war and peace;
* Project influence in India's maritime area of interest, to further the nation’s political, economic and security objectives;
* In cooperation with the [[Indian Coast Guard]], ensure good order and stability in India's maritime zones of responsibility.
* Provide maritime assistance (including disaster relief) in India's maritime neighbourhood.<ref>[http://indiannavy.nic.in/cns_add2.htm Shaping India's maritime strategy - opportunities and challenges]</ref>
* To play a key role as part of 'a pluralistic security order' for a better world.<ref>[http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?rep=2&aid=374782&sid=NAT  India prepared for global security role: Antony]</ref>

==History==
{{Main|History of the Indian Navy}}
[[Image:Lothal conception.jpg|thumb|Ancient [[Lothal]] as envisaged by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]].]]
[[India]] has a [[Indian maritime history|maritime history]] dating back to 5,000 years.<ref>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/facts.php Interesting facts about India]</ref><ref>[http://pubweb.cc.u-tokai.ac.jp/indus/english/2_5_01.html Maritime trade with the west]</ref><ref>[http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/arts.html Indus Valley Civilization]</ref><ref>[http://www.csuchico.edu/~cheinz/syllabi/asst001/fall97/2chd.htm Economics of the Indus valley civilization]</ref> The first <ref>[http://www.monsterguide.net/how-to-build-a-dock.shtml How to Build a Dock]</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1345150.stm Indian seabed hides ancient remains]</ref> tidal dock is believed to have been built at [[Lothal]] around 2300 BCE during the [[Indus Valley Civilization]], near the present day [[Mangrol]] harbour on the Gujarat coast. The [[Rig Veda]] written around 1500 BCE, credits Varuna with knowledge of the ocean routes and describes naval expeditions. There is reference to the side wings of a vessel called Plava, which give stability to the ship under storm conditions. A compass, Matsya yantra was used for navigation in the fourth and fifth century AD.<ref>[http://www.crystalinks.com/indiaships.html Ancient India - Ship Building & Navigation]</ref>

The earliest known reference to an organization devoted to ships in ancient India is to the [[Mauryan Empire]] from the 4th century BCE. Emperor [[Chandragupta Maurya]]'s Prime Minister [[Kautilya]]'s [[Arthashastra]] devotes a full chapter on the state department of waterways under ''navadhyaksha'' ([[Sanskrit]] for [[Management|Superintendent]] of ships) {{Ref|Kautilya}}.  The term, ''nava dvipantaragamanam'' (Sanskrit for sailing to other lands by ships, i.e. Exploration) appears in this book in addition to appearing in the Buddhist text, ''Baudhayana Dharmasastra'' as the interpretation of the term, ''Samudrasamyanam''.
[[Image:rajendra territories cl.png|thumb|Chola territories during [[Rajendra Chola I]], c. 1030]]
Sea lanes between India and neighboring lands were the usual form of trade for many centuries, and are responsible for the widespread influence of Indian Culture on other societies. Powerful navies included those of the [[Maurya]], [[Satavahana]], [[Chola]], [[Vijayanagara]], [[Kalinga]], [[Maratha]] and [[Moghul empire]]s .<ref>[http://indiannavy.nic.in/history.htm History of the Indian Navy]</ref> The [[Chola]]s excelled in foreign trade and maritime activity, extending their influence overseas to China and Southeast Asia.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Maratha and Kerala fleets were expanded, and became the most powerful Naval Forces in the subcontinent, defeating European Navies at various times (''See the [[Battle of Colachel]]''). The fleet review of the Maratha navy took place at the Ratnagiri fort in which the ships Pal and Qalbat participated. The 'Pal' was a three masted fighter with guns peeping on the broadsides.<ref>[http://www.geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa/art24/feb.htm Stamps issued in 2001]</ref> [[Kanhoji Angre]] and [[Kunjali Marakkar]], the Naval chief of [[Saamoothiri]], were two notable naval chiefs of the period.

===Colonial Era===
{{Main|Royal Indian Navy}}
The British Indian Navy was established by the [[United Kingdom|British]] while India was a [[Colonialism|colony]] in 1830 as ''Her Majesty's Indian Navy'' (earlier by the East India Company in 1612 as ''Honourable East India Company's Marine'' . See link above for complete history). The first Indian to be granted a commission was  Sub Lieutenant D.N Mukherji who joined the Royal Indian Marine as an engineer officer in 1928. Indian sailors started a rebellion also known as the [[The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny|The Royal Indian Navy mutiny]], in 1946 on board ships and shore estabilshments which spread all over India. A total of 78 ships, 20 shore establishments and 20,000 sailors were involved in the rebellion. When India became a [[republic]] on [[26 January]] [[1950]], it became known as the Indian Navy, and its vessels as Indian Naval Ships (INS). On 22 April 1958 Vice Admiral R. D. Katari assumed office as the first Indian Chief of the Naval Staff.

===Operation Vijay===
{{Main|Operation Vijay (1961)}}
The first engagement of the Navy in any conflict was ''Operation Vijay'' in the 1961 [[invasion of Goa|decolonization of Goa]]. The operation followed years of escalating tension between Portugal's anti-decolonialist stance and India.  On November 21, 1961, Portuguese troops fired on the passenger ship ''Sabarmati'' near Anjadip Island, killing one and injuring another.  Shortly after, the Indian government decided to militarily intervene and end [[Portuguese India|Portuguese rule]] in Goa. Indian ships provided fire support to navy and army landing troops. During the operation, the ''INS Delhi'' sank one Portuguese patrol boat. Indian frigates ''INS Betwa'' and ''INS Beas'' sunk the Portuguese frigate [[NRP Afonso de Albuquerque]] after a brief fight.<ref>[http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/goa.htm Goa Operation &mdash; Indian Navy]</ref>

===Indo-Pakistan Wars===
{{Main|Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts}}
[[Image:INS Vikrant.jpg|thumb|right|The ''[[INS Vikrant (R11)|INS Vikrant]]'' took part in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|1971 war]] and played a crucial role in securing the shores of East Pakistan (present day [[Bangladesh]]).]]
The Navy has been involved in two wars with [[Pakistan]]. While its activity in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]] largely involved patrolling of the coast, it played a significant role in the bombing of [[Karachi]] harbour in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|1971 war]]. The name given to the attack was ''[[Operation Trident (Indo-Pakistani War)|Operation Trident]]'', which was launched on December 4. Owing to its success, it has been celebrated as Navy Day ever since. The attack was followed by ''[[Operation Python]]'' before the center of conflict shifted to the eastern India-Pakistan border and the [[Bay of Bengal]]. To show solidarity with its ally Pakistan, the [[United States]] sent  [[Task Force 74]] led by the ''[[USS Enterprise (CVN-65)|USS Enterprise]]'' into the Bay of Bengal. A task force led by ''[[INS Vikrant (R11)|INS Vikrant]]'' was stationed to counter the ''Enterprise'' task force; [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[Soviet Navy|Navy]] submarines also trailed the U.S. task force. A confrontation was averted when the U.S. task force moved towards [[South East Asia]], away from the [[Indian Ocean]].<ref>[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/History/1971War/Games.html US intervention in 1971 war]</ref>

The sinking of the [[Pakistan Navy|Pakistani Navy]]'s lone long-range submarine ''[[PNS Ghazi]]'' under unexplained circumstances<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=ZcejlMRYNAAC&pg=PA179&dq=PNS+Ghazi&ei=LKdDSKG0H4KijgGs1qG-BQ&sig=9YcFuLJttkAY3wIH965XTx6eU1Y Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-first Century] By Geoffrey Till</ref>, enabled an easy Indian blockade of East Pakistan.<ref name = Defencejournal>{{cite web |title=Maritime Awareness and Pakistan Navy |work=Defence Notes by Commander (Retd) Muhammad Azam Khan |url=http://www.defencejournal.com/2000/mar/maritime.htm | dateformat= mdy |accessdate=May 16 2005}}</ref>. The missile boats ''INS Nirghat'' and ''INS Nipat'' each sank a destroyer; the ''INS Veer'' destroyed a minesweeper. The naval aircraft, [[Hawker Sea Hawk|Sea Hawks]] and [[Breguet Alizé|Alizés]], operating from the ''Vikrant'' were also instrumental in sinking many [[gunboat]]s and merchant navy vessels. There was one major casualty, the frigate ''[[INS Khukri|''Khukri'']]'' (sunk by the ''[[PNS Hangor|''PNS Hangor'']]''), while the ''Kirpan'' was damaged in the western sector of conflict. Ultimately, the naval blockade of [[Karachi Port]]<ref>[http://www.stimson.org/southasia/pdf/GWADAR.pdf Baluchis, Beijing, and Pakistan’s Gwadar Port] - [[Henry L. Stimson]] Center</ref><ref>[http://www.carnegieendowment.org/files/CP65.Grare.FINAL.pdf  The Resurgence of Baluch nationalism by Frédéric Grare] - [[Carnegie Endowment for International Peace]]</ref> and the complete blockade of [[East Pakistan]]'s ports were successful in cutting Pakistani troops off from reinforcements, supplies, and evacuation routes.<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,878969,00.html Bangladesh: Out of War, a Nation Is Born] Dec. 20, 1971 [[TIME]]</ref>  These actions proved decisive in India's victory in the war.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-47069/India#486504.hook The Bangladesh war Britannica online]</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/apr/03sam1.htm The courage to say no!]</ref>

<center>
{| class="wikitable"
|-bgcolor="#efefef"
!'''Type of Vessel'''
!'''Indian Navy losses'''
!'''Pakistan Navy losses'''
|-
| Destroyers || Nil || 2, PNS Khaibar and Shahjahan*(damaged)
|-
| Frigates || 1, [[INS Khukri]]** || Nil
|-
| Submarines || Nil || 1, [[PNS Ghazi]]
|-
| Minesweeper || Nil || 1, PNS Muhafiz
|-
| Navy Aircraft || 1, ([[Breguet Alize|Alize]]) || Nil
|-
| Patrol boats and Gunboats || Nil || 7 Gunboats and 3 patrol boats
|-
| Merchant Navy and others || Nil || 11 (including one US ammunition ship)
|-
| Loss on land || Nil || Missile attack on Karachi harbour and oil installations.
|}
</center></div>
::<small><nowiki>*</nowiki>PNS Shahjahan was presumably damaged beyond repair.</small>
::<small><nowiki>**</nowiki></small>

===Operation Cactus===
{{Main|Operation Cactus}}
In 1988, the Indian Navy joined the Indian Air Force in successfully thwarting a coup attempt by [[PLOTE]] in the [[Maldives]].<ref>http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/History/1970s/Operation-Cactus.html</ref> A naval maritime reconnaissance aircraft detected a vessel hijacked by [[PLOTE]] rebels. One of the hostages on-board included a senior Maldivian minister and ''Operation Cactus'' was launched to secure the vessel. After military intervention by INS ''Godavari'' and Indian marine commandos, the rebels surrendered.<ref>http://armedforces.nic.in/navy/cactus.htm</ref>

===1999-2001 Operations===
During the 1999 [[Kargil conflict]] between India and Pakistan, the Western and Eastern fleets were deployed in the Northern Arabian Sea, as a part of ''Operation Talwar''.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/dec/04ashok.htm 'India's national interest had been made coterminous with maritime security']</ref> The intent was to safeguard India's maritime assets from a potential Pakistani naval attack, as also to deter Pakistan from escalating to a full-scale war by blocking India's naval sea-trade routes.<ref>http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/kargil-99.htm</ref> Indian Navy's aviators and commandos also fought along side Indian Army personnel during the Kargil War.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=12113 The Indian Navy celebrates its silent Kargil victory]</ref><ref>[http://mod.nic.in/reports/cap3.pdf Ministry of Defense Report]</ref> 

The Indian Navy was a part of the joint forces exercises, [[Operation Parakram]], during the [[2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff]]. More than a dozen warships were deployed.<ref>http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MONITOR/ISSUE6-1/Sakhuja.html</ref>

Later in 2001, the Indian Navy provided escort to United States warships traveling through the [[Strait of Malacca]] to take part in [[Operation Enduring Freedom]].<ref>[http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060303-5.html  President Discusses Strong U.S.-India Partnership in New Delhi, India] [[March 3]] [[2006]], [[The White House]]</ref>

===Disaster relief===
====2004 Indian Ocean earthquake====
{{Main|2004 Indian Ocean earthquake}}
[[Image:INS Jalashwa.jpg|thumb|The [[INS Jalashwa|INS ''Jalashwa'']] was purchased by the Indian Navy in 2007 to enhance its rescue and relief capabilities.]]
During the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake]] crisis, the Indian Navy deployed 27 ships, 19 helicopters, 6 naval aircraft and over 5000 Naval personnel in disaster relief operations.<ref name="expressindia.com">[http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=41752#compstory Tsunami diplomacy improves India's global image]</ref> These deployments were a part of various area-specific relief operations including ''Operation Madath'' in the Indian states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Tamil Nadu]], ''Operation Sea Waves'' in the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], ''Operation Castor'' in [[Maldives]], ''Operation Rainbow'' in [[Sri Lanka]] and ''Operation Gambhir'' in [[Indonesia]].<ref>[http://www.ipcs.org/Military_articles2.jsp?action=showView&kValue=1652&keyArticle=1019&status=article&mod=a   Indian Naval Diplomacy: Post Tsunami]</ref> This was one of the largest relief mobilizations that the Indian Navy had undertaken. Indian Naval groups were able to start large scale rescue operations in neighboring countries within 12 hours from the time of the tsunami, and was the first foreign navy to reach the affected areas.<ref name="expressindia.com"/> 

The quick deployment of forces during relief operations was a testing ground for the Navy's amphibious, as well as force projection capabilities.<ref>[http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/22/asia/power.php  India is projecting its military power]</ref> Deficiencies in the response led to modernization of the naval forces after the tsunami, including the acquisition of [[Landing Platform Dock]]s (LPD) like the [[INS Jalashwa|INS ''Jalashwa'']] (formerly the [[USS Trenton|USS ''Trenton'']]), as well as smaller amphibious vessels.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/14/stories/2007091454111600.htm  INS Jalashwa joins Eastern Fleet]</ref>

====Operation Sukoon====
{{Main|Operation Sukoon}}
During the [[2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict]], the Indian Navy evacuated 2,286 Indian nationals and expatriates, including 436 [[Sri Lanka]]n and 69 [[Nepal]]i citizens, from war-torn [[Lebanon]]. This operation was named ''[[Operation Sukoon]]'', meaning "Peace and tranquility".<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=20224 Operation Sukoon]</ref><ref>[http://indiannavy.nic.in/sukoon.pdf Operation Sukoon @  official website]</ref> In the year 2006, ten naval doctors from India served for 102 days on [[USNS Mercy (T-AH-19)|USNS ''Mercy'']] and conducted about 10 medical camps in Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia and East Timor.<ref>[http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/pr090706.html Indian Navy Doctors Serve on U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Mercy’s Aid Mission in South and Southeast Asia]</ref> Indian Navy has also provided relief materials to survivors of cyclones in Bangladesh<ref>[http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-30889820071208 India sends rice for Bangladesh storm victims]</ref> and Myanmar.<ref>[http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/SHIG-7EEG3Q?OpenDocument India's assistance to Myanmar must reflect its regional role]</ref> Two ships from the Indian Navy carried the first international aid material for the victims of [[Cyclone Nargis]] in Myanmar.<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=37324</ref>

===Anti-piracy operations===
In October 1999, a coordinated effort by the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard led to the release of a hijacked Japanese cargo ship, MV ''Alondra Rainbow'', from pirates.<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/19991117/ige17049.html Navy, Coast Guard nab pirates, rescue hijacked merchant vessel off Goa coast]</ref>

[[Piracy in Somalia|Piracy off the coast of Somalia]] has caused significant concerns in India as most of its sea-trade routes pass through the region.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7737084.stm  How sea piracy is hurting India]</ref> The Indian Navy responded to these concerns by deploying the frigate [[INS Tabar|INS ''Tabar'']] in the Gulf of Aden in October 2008. Within a month of its deployment, the ''Tabar'' had prevented attempts by pirates to board two cargo ships and also destroyed a pirate "mother ship".<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/20/stories/2008112057570100.htm Indian Navy destroys pirate ship in Gulf of Aden]</ref> As of November 11, 2008, the frigate had escorted 35 ships safely through the pirate-infested region.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7736885.stm</ref> The pirates have hijacked a fishing trawler from Thailand and made it their mothership.<ref>[http://lite.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP30741.htm India sank Thai ship atacked by pirates - IMB]</ref> There were also reports of India deploying destroyer [[INS Mysore (D60)|INS ''Mysore'']] to augment the frigate INS ''Tabar'' in anti-piracy operations.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7741287.stm</ref> On November 21, 2008 India was granted permission to enter Somalian territorial waters to intercept suspected pirate vessels.<ref>http://news.in.msn.com/international/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1705458&wa=wsignin1.0</ref> 23 pirates were arrested by Indian Navy while attempting to hijack a merchant ship near the Gulf of Aden.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=45628 Apprehension of Pirate Vessel]</ref> Anti-piracy patrols were carried out after a request was made by the Seychelles government,<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/navy-responds-to-sos-from-seychelles/449049/ Navy responds to SOS from Seychelles]</ref> resulting in the arrest of nine pirates.<ref>[http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20090428/812/tnl-indian-navy-ship-foils-piracy-bid-ne.html Indian Navy ship foils piracy bid near Seychelles, nine arrested]</ref> Further ships has been send to give a boost to anti-piracy operations.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/08/stories/2009050855371200.htm Another naval ship heads for Seychelles]</ref> While preventing a pirate attack on a Liberian vessel MV Maud, two pirates were killed and the remaining six were apprehended.<ref>[http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ifPRe6r1PRu3PEXjSLgLeqgfsw_Q Indian navy foils pirate attack in Gulf of Aden]</ref>

==Personnel==
===Commissioned Officers===

{{Indian Navy Officer Ranks}}

The commander of the Navy is the [[Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy|Chief of Naval Staff]] (CNS). Effective August 31 2009, Vice Admiral [[Nirmal Kumar Verma]], who was fomerly the Eastern Naval Commander at Visakhapatnam, assumed responsibility as the head of Navy from incumbent [[Admiral]][[Image:INS Jalashwa commissioning.jpg|thumb|right|Commissioning ceremony  of [[INS Jalashwa|INS ''Jalashwa'']], an amphibious transport dock. Part of the Eastern Fleet, the ''Jalashwa'' is the second-largest ship currently in-service with the Indian Navy.<ref>http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/14/stories/2007091454111600.htm</ref>]] [[Sureesh Mehta]], who retires from service <ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/India/Vice-Admiral-Nirmal-Verma-takes-over-as-Navy-chief/articleshow/4954850.cms]</ref> .

While the provision for the rank of [[Admiral of the Fleet]] exists, it is primarily intended for major wartime use and honour. No officer of the Indian Navy has yet been conferred this rank. (Both the [[Indian Army|Army]] and [[Indian Air Force|Air Force]] have had officers who have been conferred with the equivalent rank - [[Field Marshal (India)|Field Marshals]] [[Sam Manekshaw]] and [[Kodandera Madappa Cariappa|Cariappa]] of the Army and [[Marshal of the Air Force#India|Marshal of the Indian Air Force (MIAF)]] [[Arjan Singh]].)

===Enlisted Personnel===

==Organization==

[[File:Indian naval bases.png|thumb|Indian Naval establishments.]]
The Indian Navy is divided into the following broad categories:
* Administration
* Logistics and Material
* Training
* The Fleets
* The Naval Aviation
* The Submarine Arm

===Commands===
The Indian Navy operates four [[Command (military formation)|Commands]]. Each Command is headed by a [[Flag Officer|Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] in the rank of [[Vice Admiral]].

{|class="wikitable"
!bgcolor="#CCCCCC" |Commands
!bgcolor="#CCCCCC" |HQ Location
!bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|Current FOC-in-C 
|-
|[[Western Naval Command]] ||[[Mumbai]] || Vice Admiral Vinod Bhasin
|-
|[[Eastern Naval Command]] ||[[Visakhapatnam]] ||  Vice Admiral Anup Singh<ref>http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article10379.ece</ref>
|-
|[[Southern Naval Command]] || [[Kochi, India|Kochi]] || Vice Admiral Sunil Krishnaji Damle
|-
|[[Far Eastern Naval Command (Indian Navy)|Far Eastern Naval Command]] ||[[Port Blair]] || [[Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar]]
|}

The [[Far Eastern Naval Command (Indian Navy)|Far Eastern command]], a joint Navy, [[Indian Army|Army]] and [[Indian Air Force|Air force]] command was set up in the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] in 2001 as a strategic area of defence.<ref>[http://www.indiareacts.com/archivespecialreports/nat2.asp?recno=21&ctg= Commanding the ocean]</ref> It was created to safeguard India's strategic interests in [[Southeast Asia]] and the [[Strait of Malacca]].
The Indian Navy plays a major role in patrolling the area with the [[Indonesian Navy]], [[Royal Malaysian Navy]] and [[Royal Thai Navy]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/08/stories/2004090806701200.htm  Malacca Straits security: role seen for Indian Navy]</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2009}} India and Australia signed an agreement to provide maritime security in the Asia Pacific region.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070712/main7.htm India, Australia sign defence accord]</ref>

===Bases===
[[Image:IAF Tu-142 and Il-38.jpg|thumb|Indian Navy [[Tu-142]] and [[IL-38]]SD stationed at [[Arakkonam Naval Air Station]]]]
In 2005, the Indian Navy commissioned ''[[INS Kadamba]]'' at [[Karwar]], 100&nbsp;km from [[Goa]]. This is the third operational naval base after Mumbai and Vishakapatnam and the first to be controlled exclusively by the Navy. (The other bases share port facilities with civilian shipping, but this one is for purely naval use.) Built under Phase I of the multi-billion dollar '[[Project Seabird]]', it is the largest naval base in the region.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/17/stories/2006091708710100.htm Project Seabird]</ref> Asia's largest Naval academy [[Zamorin|INS Zamorin]], will be inaugurated at [[Ezhimala]], on January 2009 by the Prime Minister of India.<ref>[http://www.timesnow.tv/NewsDtls.aspx?NewsID=25109 Naval Chief: PM to commission Ezhimala Academy]</ref> 

Another naval base is being planned for the eastern shores, near Vishakapatnam at a cost of USD 350 million.<ref>[http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/HJ17Df02.html India navy drops another anchor]</ref> The base, which will be located fifty km south of Vishakapatnam in Rambilli Mandal, will have comprehensive anti-aircraft, anti-submarine and amphibious capability.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=National&id=100236 Navy to set up second base in Vizag]</ref> 

The Indian Navy is setting up a Naval Station in [[Madagascar]],<ref>[http://www.india-defence.com/reports/1357 Indian Navy to lease station in Madagascar]</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/story/205416.html India activates first listening post on foreign soil: radars in Madagascar]</ref> to monitor and patrol the coast of [[Mozambique]] as well as the Southern [[Indian Ocean]].<ref>[http://www.india-defence.com/reports/1451 India, Mozambique sign maritime defense agreement]</ref>

The Indian Navy also has berthing rights in [[Oman]].

===Marine Commando Force===
{{Main|MARCOS (India)}}
[[Image:Indian Navy MARCOS.jpg|thumb|Indian Navy's marine commandos during an exercise in the [[Philippine Sea]].]] 
The [[MARCOS (India)|Marine Commando Force]] (MCF), also known as ''MARCOS'', is a special forces unit that was raised by the Indian Navy in 1987 for [[Direct action (military)|direct action]], [[special reconnaissance]], amphibious warfare and [[counter-terrorism]]. In 1988, the MARCOS successfully rescued several hostages, including [[Maldives]]' then-Minister of Education, aboard a ship hijacked by PLOTE mercenaries during [[Operation Cactus]].

The MARCOS are also deployed to prevent infiltration through the [[Jhelum River|Jhelum]] and [[Wular Lake]] and are involved in covert counter-terrorism operations in and around lakes and rivers in [[Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/02/stories/2007050203181400.htm  Navy's Marine Commandos steal the show]</ref><ref>[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Marines.html MARCOS (Marine Commandos)]</ref>

The MARCOS were also involved in the rescue mission of hostages captured by the terrorists in [[Taj Mahal Palace & Tower]] luxury hotel in [[Mumbai]] as part of a large [[26 November 2008 Mumbai attacks|terrorist attack in Mumbai]] metropolis in November 2008.

==Ships==
{{Main|Ships of the Indian Navy}}
[[File:INS Shivalik-RBU 6000.JPG|thumb|[[INS Shivalik|INS ''Shivalik'']] firing Anti-submarine rockets during trials.]]
[[Image:Vizagstrategic.jpg|thumb|Indian naval ships led by [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS ''Viraat'']] during the "Presidential Fleet review" in 2006 near [[Vishakapatnam]].]]
The names of all commissioned ships (and Naval Bases) of the Indian Navy are prefixed with the letters '''INS''', designating ''Indian Naval Ship'' or ''Indian Navy Station''.

The fleet of the Indian Navy is a mix of domestic built and foreign vessels and is expanding with new inductions. India often builds destroyers, frigates and corvettes.

===Destroyers===
The Indian Navy currently operates the ''[[Delhi class destroyer|Delhi]]'' and ''[[Rajput class destroyer|Rajput]]'' class [[guided-missile destroyer]]s.

The next-generation, [[Kolkata class destroyer|''Kolkata'' class]] vessels are expected to be commissioned starting in 2012.

===Frigates===
The [[guided-missile frigate]]s currently in service are the [[Talwar class frigate|''Talwar'']] class, ''[[Brahmaputra class frigate|Brahmaputra]]'' class and ''[[Godavari class frigate|Godavari]]'' class. The ''[[Nilgiri class frigate|Nilgiri class]]'' (variants of the British [[Leander class frigate|Leander class]]) vessels have all been decommissioned. The 3 '''Advanced Talwar class frigates''' (Krivak IV) are also scheduled for delivery by 2012.

The next-generation [[Shivalik class frigate|''Shivalik'' class]] vessels, which will have a lot of stealth features incorporated into them are planned for commissioning in 2009.

===Corvettes===
The Indian Navy currently operates the [[Kora class corvette|''Kora'']], [[Khukri class corvette|''Khukri'']], [[Veer class corvette|''Veer'']] and [[Abhay class corvette|''Abhay'']] class [[corvettes]].

The next-generation [[Project 28 Anti-Submarine Warfare corvette|Project 28]] and [[Project 28 Anti-Submarine Warfare corvette|Project 28A]] class of corvettes are expected to be commissioned starting in 2012.

===Amphibious warfare vessels===
The Indian Navy has an [[Amphibious transport dock]] of the [[Austin class amphibious transport dock|Austin class]], re-christened as [[INS Jalashwa]] in service.

===Aircraft Carriers===
The Indian Navy presently has one [[Aircraft Carrier]] in active service, [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS ''Viraat'']], which is planned for decommissioning after the induction of the first domestically built [[Vikrant class aircraft carrier|''Vikrant'' class aircraft carrier]].

===Submarines===
[[Image:Ae dq ins S62 1.jpg|thumb|left|INS ''Sindhuvijay'', a [[Sindhughosh class submarine|''Sindhughosh'' class submarine]]]]
{{Main|Submarines of the Indian Navy}}

====Diesel Submarines====
The Indian Navy currently maintains a fleet of diesel-electric [[submarine]]s, primarily of the [[Sindhughosh class submarine|Sindhughosh]] and [[Shishumar class submarine|Shishumar]] classes.

India signed a deal for six [[Scorpène class submarine]]s with MESMA [[air-independent propulsion]] and construction has begun. These submarines will join the Indian Navy from 2012 onwards.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4237578.stm  India's navy in $1.8bn sub deal]</ref> The Indian Navy may arm its ''[[Sindhughosh (Kilo) Class|Kilo]]'' class submarine fleet with the [[BrahMos]] cruise missiles after successfully completing test launches from the submarine.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/story/21610.html Submarine launch is next BrahMos frontier]</ref> India will issue request for proposals for another six submarines in financial year 2008-09.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India_plans_to_buy_6_new_subs_says_Navy_chief/articleshow/2588616.cms India plans to buy 6 new subs, says Navy chief]</ref>

====Unmanned Submarines====
The National Institute of Oceanography has developed the [[Autonomous Underwater Vehicle]] (AUV) that has applications in the field of Oceanographic research. Also an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) has been developed.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2004/02/29/stories/2004022909860300.htm  NSTL develops autonomous underwater vehicle]</ref>

====Nuclear powered submarines====
[[Image:DN-SC-89-03179.JPEG|thumb|A [[Charlie class submarine|''Charlie'' class nuclear submarine]], then known as INS ''Chakra'', leased between 1988-1991 by the Indian Navy.]]
In January 1988, India leased for three years an ex-Soviet [[Charlie class submarine|Charlie class]] nuclear powered guided missile submarine with eight Ametist ([[SS-N-7|SS-N-7 Starbright]]) anti-shipping missile launchers. In the Indian Navy, the vessel was christened [[Charlie class submarine|INS ''Chakra'']], and the submarine was manned by an Indian  crew. Upon expiration of the ship leasing term in 1991, the submarine was returned to [[Russia]] and joined the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy.

India's indigenously designed and built [[nuclear marine propulsion|nuclear-powered]] [[ballistic missile submarine]]s of the [[Arihant class submarine|Arihant class]] are expected to be commissioned starting in 2011.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-India-India-set-to-launch-nuclear-powered-submarine/articleshow/4787167.cms</ref> The lead vessel of the class, [[INS Arihant]], was launched for sea-trials on July 26, 2009 in [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/phsmall.asp?phid=23704 PIB press release]</ref>

===Planned Acquisitions===
The Navy is purchasing from [[Russia]] the [[Kiev class aircraft carrier]] ''[[Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov|Admiral Gorshkov]]'' ([[INS Vikramaditya|INS ''Vikramaditya'']]), which will be delivered to India by 2012.<ref>[http://news.in.msn.com/international/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3068564 Russia confirms delivery of Admiral Gorshkov in 2012]</ref>

The Indian Navy is also negotiating with Russia for the acquisition of further ''Advanced Talwar'' class frigates, and six conventional submarines.

India started a program in 1985 to develop indigenous technologies for building a nuclear-powered submarine, known as the [[Advanced Technology Vessel]] (ATV) project .The first [[Advanced Technology Vessel]] is called  INS Arihant, was launched on July 26, 2009.<ref>[http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3097464]</ref> The hull for the vessel has been built by [[Larsen & Toubro]] at its A naval version of a nuclear reactor has been developed at the [[IGCAR|Indira Gandhi Centre For Atomic Research]], [[Kalpakkam]] and will be deployed on the submarine's hull after miniaturization. The Prototype Testing Centre (PTC)  will be used to test the submarine's turbines and propellers. A similar facility is operational at [[Vishakapatnam]] to test the main turbines and gear box.

Once the vessel is completed, it may be equipped with K-15 as well as  [[Sagarika]]/[[Agni-III]] ballistic missiles and advanced Indian made [[sonar]] systems. According to defense sources, the ATV is expected to be commissioned in 2010. Each unit will cost one billion U.S. dollars.<ref>[http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/indias-secret-undersea-weapon-5.html The secret undersea weapon, India Today]</ref> Government has given approval for constructing the follow on SSBN's which will be larger than the Arihant class submarines. Approval has also been given for the construction of SSN's which will escort the SSBN's.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53210&Itemid=1&issueid=116&sectionid=40&latn=2&limit=1&limitstart=2 Deep impact]</ref>  

India is reportedly paying two billion dollars for the completion of two [[Akula|Akula-II]] class submarines which were 40-60% completed.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/971.htm  Akula class submarine]</ref> Three hundred Indian Navy personnel are being trained in Russia for the operation of these submarines. India has finalized a deal with Russia, in which at the end of the lease of these submarines, it has an option to buy them. According to report, the first submarine will be commissioned into the Indian Navy in September, 2009.<ref>[http://www.domain-b.com/defence/general/20080703_akula.html India expecting to take delivery of Russian Akula II nuclear powered submarine next year]</ref> The first submarine will be named INS Chakra, it is currently undergoing trials in the Pacific ocean.<ref>[http://www.indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=1&task=view&id=1024&sectionid=40&issueid=15&latn=2 The secret nuke sub deal]</ref><ref>Indian nuclear submarine", India Today, August 2007 edition</ref>

==Aircraft==
{{Main|Indian Naval Air Arm}}
[[File:MiG-29K on the MAKS-2009 (01).jpg|thumb|[[Mig-29|Mig-29K]] of the Indian Navy.]]
[[File:Indian Navy dhruv.jpg|thumb|[[HAL Dhruv]] of the Indian Navy.]]
The naval air-arm is an important component of the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy air arm consists of [[Sea Harrier]] [[Jet aircraft|jets]] that operate from the [[aircraft carrier]] [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS ''Viraat'']] and also from [[INS Jalashwa|INS ''Jalashwa'']]. Recently, the Harriers were modernized for [[Beyond Visual Range missile]] capability. The [[Kamov Ka-27|Kamov-31]] provide the [[Airborne Early Warning]] cover for the fleet. In the anti-submarine role the [[Westland Sea King|Sea King]], [[Ka-28]] and the domestic built [[HAL Dhruv]] are used. The [[MARCOS]] use Sea King and HAL Dhruv helicopters while conducting operations. Reconnaissance operations are carried out by [[Tupolev Tu-95|Tupolev 142]], [[Ilyushin Il-38|Ilyushin 38]], [[Dornier Do 228]] aircraft, as well as [[HAL Chetak]] helicopters. The Aircraft used for carrying out roles of a strategic bomber and as a maritime strike are carried out by 4(3 more on order) [[Tupolev Tu-22M]], which is also capable of performing reconnaissance missions. The [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV]] arm consists of around 30 UAVs like [[IAI Heron|Heron]] and Searcher-IIs that are operated from ships and shore for better surveillance. The Indian Navy also maintains a four aircraft aerobatic display team, the ''[[Sagar Pawan]]''. The Sagar Pawan team will be replacing their present Kiran [[HAL Kiran|HJT-16]] aircraft with the newly developed [[HAL HJT-36|HJT-36]] aircraft.<ref>[http://www.milaviapress.com/orbat/india/index.php Indian military aviation OrBat]</ref> The Indian Navy has also placed an order for 8 [[P-8 Poseidon|P-8I Poseidon]] long-range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_inks_largest-ever_defence_deal_with_US/articleshow/3934357.cms India inks largest-ever defence deal with US]</ref> 

In January 2004, the Indian Navy signed a contract for the delivery of 12 MiG-29K and 4 MiG-29KUB which will be operated from [[INS Vikramaditya|INS ''Vikramaditya'']].<ref>[http://en.rian.ru/world/20080313/101241741.html]</ref> The first MiG-29KUB manufactured for the Navy took to the skies in May 2008.<ref>[http://frontierindia.net/rac-mig-flies-first-mig-29k-for-indian-navy]</ref> The first four aircraft were delivered to India in February 2009.<ref>[http://en.rian.ru/world/20090212/120111325.html]</ref> There were also reports that the Indian Navy would purchase an additional 30 MiG-29Ks and -KUBs for the [[Indigenous Aircraft Carrier]].<ref>[http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mig29/]</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/cms/print.jsp?docpath=//news/2008/sep/25mig.htm]</ref>

The [[Indian Air Force]] also has a maritime strike role, providing support to the Indian Navy. It operates [[SEPECAT Jaguar]]<ref>[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Aircraft/Specs/Jaguar.html Sepecat/HALJaguar]</ref><ref>[http://indianairforce.nic.in/afimage/maritime.jpg Image of IAF maritime Jaguar]</ref> and [[Sukhoi]] [[Su-30MKI]]<ref>[http://english.people.com.cn/200310/31/eng20031031_127346.shtml Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI ready for maritime role]</ref> Aircraft in this role. The [[SEPECAT Jaguar|Jaguars]] are armed with the [[Sea Eagle missile]], which will be replaced with the [[Harpoon missile]].<ref>[http://www.domain-b.com/aero/mil_avi/miss_muni/20080910_harpoon_missiles.html India opts for US Harpoon missiles]</ref> Su-30MKI and the [[Il-38]] will be armed with the air-launched version of the [[Brahmos]] cruise missile.

==Weapon systems==
{{Main|Weapon systems of the Indian Navy}}
[[Image:INS Mysore D60 India.jpg|thumb|[[INS Mysore|INS ''Mysore'']] has been deployed in the [[Gulf of Aden]] to check piracy.]]
The Indian Navy uses modern technology and weapon systems, most of which are imported from foreign countries. Others, like the [[BrahMos]] supersonic cruise missiles, are jointly developed with Russia - a major stride in defense research. There are reports on the joint development by India and Israel of the Barak-II missile system, an improved, longer range version of the Barak-I air defence missile which is operational on Indian Navy ships.<ref>[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/02/israel-india-to-cooperate-on-350m-longrange-barak-sam-project/index.php Israel, India to Cooperate on $350M Long-Range Barak SAM Project]</ref> The Barak-I is used on most of the main ships of the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy's nuclear deterrence capability is based on [[Sukanya class patrol craft|''Sukanya'' class]] ships armed with the ''Dhanush'' ballistic missiles that has a range of 350&nbsp;km.

India has a number of foreign made [[cruise missile]] systems, including the [[Klub]] [[SS-N-27]]. It also has its own [[Nirbhay]] cruise missile systems under development. The [[Sagarika]] (Oceanic) submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM), which has a range of at least 700&nbsp;km (some sources claim 1000&nbsp;km) forms part of India's nuclear triad. Another successful program has been the adaptation of the Yakhont anti-ship missile system into the [[BrahMos]] by the NPO and the DRDO. The [[BrahMos]] has been tailored to Indian needs and uses a large proportion of Indian-designed components and technology, including its fire control systems, transporter erector launchers, and its onboard navigational attack systems. The successful test of Brahmos from [[INS Rajput (D51)]] provides Indian Navy with precision land attack capability.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=36060 Brahmos naval version tested successfully]</ref>

==Electronic warfare and systems management==
[[File:Shivalik long shot.jpg|thumb|left|INS Shivalik prior to commissioning at Mazagon Docks Limited, Mumbai.]]
''Sangraha'' is a joint [[electronic warfare]] program of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and the Indian Navy. The system comprises a family of electronic warfare suites, such as Ajanta and Ellora, for use on different naval platforms capable of intercepting, detecting, and classifying pulsed, [[carrier wave]], [[pulse repetition frequency]] agile, frequency agile and [[chirp]] [[radar]]s. The systems employ a modular approach facilitating deployment on various platforms like helicopters, vehicles, and small ships. Certain platforms, apart from [[electronic support measures|ESM]] (electronic support measures), have [[electronic countermeasures|ECM]] (electronic countermeasure) capabilities. Advanced technologies like multiple-beam phased array jammers are employed in the system for simultaneous handling of multiple threats.<ref>[http://www.drdo.com/labs/ecs/dlrl/areas.shtml Sangraha electronic warfare system]</ref>

The Indian Navy also relies on information technology to face the challenges of the 21st century. The Indian Navy is implementing a new strategy to move from a platform centric force to a network-centric force by linking all shore-based installations and ships via high-speed data networks and satellites.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/12/06/stories/2004120602511200.htm  Navy building high-speed data network]</ref><ref>[http://www.ipcs.org/Military_articles2.jsp?action=showView&kValue=1467&keyArticle=1019&status=article&mod=a Change but Continuity: The Indian Navy Marches Ahead]</ref> This will help in increased operational awareness. The network is referred to as the Navy Enterprise Wide Network (NEWN). The Indian Navy has also provided training to all its personnel in Information Technology (IT) at the Naval Institute of Computer Applications (NICA) located in Mumbai. Information technology is also used to provide better training, like the usage of simulators and for better management of the force.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr122006/cyberspace1319112006411.asp Information technology and Indian Navy]</ref>

==Fleet reviews==
[[File:Bridges of friendship Indian Navy.jpg|thumb|An Indian Navy officer at the gate to the naval base at Mumbai, India, where the sign Bridges of Friendship welcomes participants from 19 countries to the International Fleet Review.]]
The President of India is entitled to inspect his fleet, as he is the supreme commander of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. The first President's fleet review by India was hosted by Dr. [[Rajendra Prasad]] on [[October 10]] [[1953]]. President's reviews usually take place once in the President's term. In all, nine fleet reviews have taken place, the most recent being in February 2006, when President Dr. [[Abdul Kalam|APJ Abdul Kalam]] took the review.<ref>[http://indiannavy.nic.in/NewPfr06/index2.htm President's fleet review]</ref> The Indian Navy also conducted an International fleet review named ''Bridges of Friendship'' in February 2001 in Mumbai. Many ships of friendly Navies from all around the world participated, including two from the [[U.S. Navy]].<ref>[http://forum.apan-info.net/Spring_01/p2_11/gallery_2.html Bridges of friendship gallery]</ref><ref>[http://mod.nic.in/Samachar/mar6/html/aycom.htm Bridges of Friendship]</ref>

Once in two years navies from the Indian Ocean region meet at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the event is named as ''MILAN'' (Sanskrit: Get together).<ref>[http://mod.nic.in/samachar/may15-06/h1.htm Indian Navy Displays its Blue-Water Capabilities]</ref>

==Naval exercises and cooperation==
[[Image:Malabar 07-2 exercise.jpg|thumb|left|Naval ships from five nations in formation during [[Malabar 2007]], the largest war-game hosted by India.<ref>[http://www.sarkaritel.com/news_and_features/infa/september%2007/07navy_wargame.htm Largest Navy War Game]</ref>]]
India often conducts naval exercises with other friendly countries designed to increase naval interoperability and also to strengthen cooperative security relationship. Some such exercises take place annually like the [[Varuna naval exercises|''Varuna'']] with the [[French Navy]], [[KONKAN naval exercises|''Konkan'']] with the [[Royal Navy]] (UK), [[INDRA naval exercises|''Indra'']] with [[Russian Navy]], [[Malabar 2007|''Malabar'']] with the [[U.S. Navy]] and [[SIMBEX naval exercises|''Simbex'']]<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=48363 Simbex-2009 ]</ref> with the [[Republic of Singapore Navy]]. The Indian Navy also conducted exercise with the [[People's Liberation Army Navy]] in 2003 and will send ships to the South China Sea to participate in the fleet review.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/000200903201879.htm India to take part in China's International Fleet Review]</ref> In 2007, the ''TROPEX'' (Theatre-level Readiness Operational Exercises) was held during which Indian Navy experimented the doctrine of influencing a land and air battle to support the [[Indian Army]] and the [[Indian Air Force]].<ref>[http://www.indiaenews.com/india/20070226/41056.htm India eNews - Indian Navy validates new maritime warfare doctrine<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> Apart from the Indian Ocean, India has steadily gained influence in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. In 2007, Indian Navy conducted naval exercise with [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] and U.S Navy in the Pacific<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070417/main8.htm Indian Navy holds joint drills with top naval powers]</ref> and also signed an agreement with Japan in October 2008 for joint naval patrolling in the Asia-Pacific region.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Eye-on-China--India-and-Japan-ink-security-pact/376748 Eye on China, India and Japan ink security pact]</ref>

India has also held naval exercise with Vietnam,<ref>[http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/showarticle.php?num=03SOC090507 Two Indian naval ships dock in Sai Gon Port for 5-day visit.]</ref> Philippines and New Zealand.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=26495 Indian Navy engages US and Russia away from Home]</ref> In 2007, India and South Korea decided to conduct annual naval exercise<ref>[http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?gid=73&id=477589 India, S Korea to hold joint naval exercise]</ref> and India participated in the South Korean international fleet review.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/indian-navy-to-participate-in-south-korean-international-fleet-review_10086625.html ]</ref> In addition, Indian Navy will also be increasing naval cooperation with other allies, particularly with [[Germany]]<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/08/stories/2008040854521300.htm  Indo-German naval exercises to begin today]</ref> and [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf]] including [[Kuwait]], [[Oman]],<ref>[http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=118358 Abu Dhabi:Indian naval ships attract visitors]</ref> [[Bahrain]] and [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200707311927.htm Naval flotilla to hold exercises with Persian Gulf states]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/23/stories/2007122355720900.htm  India ready for naval exercises with GCC countries]</ref> India held the first Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)<ref>[http://indiannavy.nic.in/ion.htm IONS-Official website]</ref> with an objective to provide a forum for all the littoral nations of the Indian Ocean to cooperate on mutually agreed areas for better security in the region.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/PM_calls_on_Indian_Ocean_navies_to_pool_resources/articleshow/2783774.cms PM calls on Indian Ocean navies to pool resources]</ref> The Indian Navy is increasingly used in international diplomacy.<ref>[http://www.keralaonline.com/news/news.php?news=763 Indian navy's role in international diplomacy increasing]</ref> Since 2000, the Indian naval ships have made port calls in [[Israel]], [[Turkey]], [[Egypt]], [[Libya]], [[Greece]], [[Oman]], [[Thailand]], Indonesia, [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Tonga]], [[South Africa]],<ref>[http://www.indiadefence.com/ind-dream.htm Realising the Indian Dream]</ref>[[Kenya]],<ref>[http://www.coastweek.com/3134-03.htm Indian ship bids farewell to Kenya]</ref> [[Qatar]], [[Oman]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Bahrain]], [[Kuwait]]<ref>[http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=162797&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16  Indian naval ships coming on courtesy tour]</ref> and other countries in 2005-2007.

The first Atlantic Ocean deployment of the Indian Navy happened in 2009. During this deployment, the Indian Naval fleet will conduct exercise with the French, German, Russian and British Navies.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200905291971.htm Navy war games with French, British in Atlantic next month]</ref>

==Exploration==
[[Image:Tarangini.jpg|thumb|right|INS Tarangini is the only [[sail]] training ship in the Indian Navy and is an icon of [[Indian maritime history|India's rich maritime history.]]]]
The Indian Navy regularly conducts adventure expeditions. The [[sailing ship]] and training vessel [[INS Tarangini|INS ''Tarangini'']] began circumnavigating the world on [[23 January]] [[2003]], intending to foster good relations with various other nations; she returned to India in May of the following year after visiting 36 ports in 18 nations.<ref>[http://indiannavy.nic.in/tarangani_home.htm INS Tarangini]</ref> INS Tarangini returned to port, after a ten month long overseas voyage named Lokayan 07.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/30/stories/2007103057282200.htm   A ship sails tall and proud]</ref> A solo circumnavigation voyage named 'Sagar Parikrama' is planned for 2008-09 by Cdr. Dilip Donde.

Lt. Cdr. [[M.S. Kohli]] led the Indian Navy’s first successful expedition to [[Mount Everest]] in 1965; the Navy’s ensign was again flown atop Everest on [[19 May]] [[2004]] by a similar expedition. Another Navy team also successfully scaled Everest from the north face, the technically more challenging route.<ref>[http://www.chennaionline.com/columns/variety/05navy.asp Indian Navy on top of the world]</ref> The expedition was led by Cdr Satyabrata Dam, belonging to the elite submarine arm. Cdr. Dam is a mountaineer of international repute and has climbed many mountains including the Patagonias, the Alps among others. This team's record is unmatched by any other navy. The Navy was also the first to send a submariner to summit Everest.<ref>[http://www.everestnews2004.com/everest2004/indiaeverestdis4.htm I Indian Navy summits Everest]</ref>

An Indian Navy team comprising 11 members successfully completed an expedition to the Arctic pole. To prepare, they first traveled to [[Iceland]], where they attempted to summit a peak.<ref>[http://www.iceland.org/in/the-embassy/news-and-events/nr/2929 Indian Navy Team in Iceland]</ref> The team next flew to eastern [[Greenland]]; in the [[Kulusuk]] and [[Angmassalik]] areas, they used [[Inuit]] boats to navigate the region’s ice-choked [[fjord]]s. They crossed northward across the [[Arctic Circle]], reaching seventy degrees North on skis. The team scaled an unnamed peak of height 11,000&nbsp;feet and named it ‘’Indian Peak’’.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/08/19/stories/2006081902510100.htm  Chilling out!]</ref>

The Indian Naval ensign first flew in [[Antarctica]] in 1981.<ref>[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Timeline.html  Indian Navy timeline]</ref> The Indian Navy succeeded in Mission Dakshin Dhruv 2006 by traversing to the [[South Pole]] on skis. With this historic expedition, they have set the record for being the first military team to have successfully completed a ski traverse to the Geographic South Pole.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200701312174.htm Navy team becomes first military unit to ski to South Pole]</ref> Also, three of the ten member team - the expedition leader - Cdr. Satyabrata Dam, leading medical assistants Rakesh Kumar and Vikas Kumar are now amongst the few people in the world to have visited the two poles and summited Mt. Everest.<ref>[http://www.nausenaadventures.com/index.html  Indian Navy Mission Dakshin Dhruv 2006-07]</ref><ref>[http://www.everestnews2004.com/everest2004/indiaeverestdis2-2004.htm The Indian Navy team all set to scale [[Mount Everest]] following the Tibet route]</ref> Indian Navy became the first organization to reach the poles and Mt.Everest.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=37288 Indian Navy North pole team creates record]</ref>

==Ongoing expansion==
[[File:INS Vikramaditya.png|thumb|left|250px|An artist's impression of a Vikramaditya class carrier]]

In 2004, India bought the [[Russia]]n aircraft carrier, ''[[Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov|Admiral Gorshkov]]'' for the equivalent of US$1.5 billion. It will cost an additional US$1.5 billion to refit, and is expected to join the Indian Navy in 2012 as [[INS Vikramaditya|INS ''Vikramaditya'']]. A further US$700 million will be spent to purchase 12 single-seat [[MiG-29K]] and four dual-seat [[MiG-29K|MiG-29KUB]] fighters, six Kamov-31 attack and reconnaissance anti-submarine helicopters; also included are training facilities for pilots and technical staff, delivery of simulators and spare parts, and establishment and maintenance of Indian Navy facilities. Upgrades include removing missiles from the carrier foredeck to make way for a 14.3-degree ski-jump.<ref>[http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2103/stories/20040213003603500.htm A report on India's purchase of Admiral Gorshkov]</ref> The Mig-29's will be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2009.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/14/225339/farnborough-2008-indian-carrierborne-mig-handover-inches.html  Indian carrierborne MiG handover inches closer]</ref>

 
In April 2005, India began construction of a 40,000&nbsp;tonne [[Vikrant class aircraft carrier|''Vikrant'' class aircraft carrier]] at a cost of 4,000 crore and scheduled to operate 30 aircraft, including [[HAL Tejas|Naval LCA]], [[MiG-29K]], and Sea Harrier combat aircraft, as well as [[HAL Dhruv]], [[Kamov Ka-31|Ka-31]], and [[H-3 Sea King|Sea King Mk.42]] helicopters. Four [[turbine]] engines will power the ship. The carrier is being constructed by state-run [[Cochin Shipyard]] Limited.<ref>[http://www2.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-04/12/content_433517.htm India's construction of aircraft carrier.]</ref> and will be commissioned by 2012-13. The Indian Minister of State for Defence, Pallam Raju, went on record in September 2006 stating that the aircraft carrier is likely to be commissioned by 2011.<ref>[http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20060913042608 IAC construction]</ref> There are plans to build more aircraft carriers domestically.<ref>*[http://deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov152006/national2344220061114.asp India to have ‘3-carrier Navy’]</ref>
The Indian Navy is currently undergoing [[Ships_of_the_Indian_Navy#Ships_under_construction_.2835_ships_being_built.29|rapid expansion and modernisation]].<ref>*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3738/is_200402/ai_n9369097 Indian Navy's 15-Year Modernization Plan Progresses]</ref>  Yantar, a plant in [[Kaliningrad]], Russia, was awarded a US$1.56 billion contract to build three additional 1135.6 frigates. The increased price is due to more sophisticated armaments such as [[BrahMos]] cruise missiles. The Navy has government approval for an additional eight warships.
The Indian Navy has signed a deal with Boeing to supply 8 [[P-8 Poseidon]] Anti Submarine Warfare/Maritime Surveillance Aircraft. The first aircraft will be delivered 4 years after the signing of the contract, that is 2012.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_inks_largest-ever_defence_deal_with_US/articleshow/3934357.cms]</ref>

==Future Prospects==
[[Image:MediumCombatAircraft1.JPG|thumb|right|Wind tunnel testing model of [[Medium Combat Aircraft]].]]
India is expected to spend about US$40 billion on military modernization from 2008 to 2013.<ref>[http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/22/asia/power.php?page=2  India is projecting its military power-Page 2]></ref> A major chunk of those purchases were made for the Indian Navy. Work on the third aircraft carrier is to start in 2010 and will be inducted into the Navy by 2017.<ref>[http://www.domain-b.com/aero/20070518_indian_navy.htm Indian Navy to get third aircraft carrier by 2017]</ref> Order has been placed for seven [[Project 17A class frigate]]s.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Navy-seals-45-000-cr-deal--seven-warships/479132 Navy seals 45,000-cr deal: seven warships]</ref> India is currently focusing on expanding its [[submarine]] fleet. Also newer technology like the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) is being developed for the Indian Navy.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200801282240.htm DRDO developing unmanned underwater vehicle]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/14/stories/2004061413401200.htm  Unmanned defence systems come of age]</ref> 

After ordering six [[Scorpene]] submarines as part of Project 75, Indian Navy is now on the look out for six next-generation submarines in a project worth over Rs 30,000 crore. These six diesel-electric submarines built in India under Project-75I, will be equipped with [[air-independent propulsion]] boosting their operational capabilities and will have high degree of stealth, land-attack capability and ability to incorporate futuristic technologies. [[Request for Information|RFI]] has been issued  to [[Rosoboronexport]], French (Armaris), [[HDW]] and other firms, two rounds of discussions have already taken place. The [[Request for Proposal|RFP]] or global tender will be issued in late-2008 or early-2009.<ref>[http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4054 Indian Navy Project-75A: RFIs Issued for Six Advanced Submarines; Rosoboronexport, Armaris, HDW in the Fray]</ref>

The RFP (request for proposal) for six MRMR aircraft with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities was issued on [[July 11]] [[2008]] to Italian Alenia Aeronautica's [[ATR 72|ATR-72-500MP]] aircraft, Brazilian [[Embraer R-99|Embraer P-99]] , French [[Dassault Falcon 900|Dassault's Falcon 900DX]] and Russian [[Antonov An-72|Antonov-72P]]. The contract is expected to be signed by June 2009 and deliveries to begin by 2012. The contract is estimated to cost Rs. 1,600 crore. The Navy is also planning to induct more UAVs. The India-Israel joint venture to convert the Chetak helicopters into unmanned UAV's that can operate from ships is progressing steadily. All these will be linked with  space-based reconnaissance systems.<ref name = "navy looks for medium range maritime recon aircraft">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Navy_looks_to_boost_snoop_power/articleshow/3254599.cms Navy looks to boost snoop power]</ref> On January 13, 2009, India has issued a request for proposals (RFPs) for six Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance (MRMR) aircraft. The new aircraft, which will replace the aging fleet of 10 Islander aircraft in service, are to be equipped with an Airborne Early Warning system. The Indian Coast Guard has an additional requirement for six MRMRs without an Airborne Early Warning system. The MRMR is required to have a range of 500 nautical miles and an endurance of 6 hours. Aircraft competing for the order include a variant of Boeing's P-8I, and possibly the turboprop ATR-72MP, EADS C-295, Dassault's Falcon 900MPA and Embraer P-99A platforms. For the Coast Guard RFP, contenders could be the ATR-42MP, C-295 or CN-235MP. 

Indian Navy has issued a tender for procurement of 16 advanced, multi-role naval helicopters to [[AgustaWestland]], [[EADS]] and [[Sikorsky Aircraft|Sikorsky]]. The order is likely to be expanded to 60 helicopters. The helicopters will be equipped with anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare equipment including cruise missiles and torpedoes, and also be capable of being refuelled in flight. The type will operate from both naval vessels and land bases.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/02/18/322718/aero-india-naval-helicopter-request-for-proposals-expected-around.html Naval helicopter request for proposals expected around mid-2009]</ref>

Global bids has been floated to acquire eight mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs), to replace the twelve [[Pondicherry (city)|Pondicherry]] class ocean minesweepers in service.
France's [[DCNS|DCN International]], [[Fincantieri]] of Italy, [[Navantia|Izar]] of Spain, [[Kangnam Shipbuilding Co.]] of South Korea and [[Northrop Grumman]] of the U.S have been invited to participate in the bidding process. Six of the craft will be produced at Goa shipyard under transfer of technology.<ref>[http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3794043&c=EUR&s=SEA India Seeks 8 Mine Countermeasure Vessels]</ref>

With the recent and ongoing upgrades and inductions, independent analysts expect that the Indian Navy may soon become a [[blue-water navy]].<ref>[http://www.missilethreat.com/news/200406070959.html India Pursuing Blue Water Navy, Ballistic Missile Sub]</ref> India's navy is already the most powerful in the region,<ref>[http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3454.htm Background Note: India] Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs,
October 2006, [[U.S. State Department]]</ref> and with further upgrades in the future, aims to control the Indian Ocean Region, from the coast of [[East Africa]] to [[Australia]].<ref>[http://www.ericmargolis.com/archives/2007/03/the_mideast_may.php March 12, 2007 'THE MIDEAST MAY SOON FEEL INDIA’S GROWING POWER']</ref> India is also the only Asian navy to regularly operate aircraft carriers.<ref>[http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2006/03/16/2003297653 Beijing still quiet on US-India deal By Yuan Jing-dong] March 16, 2006 [[Taipei Times]]</ref>
The aim is to have a total of three [[Aircraft carrier]]s resulting in two fully operational [[Carrier battle group]]s and an additional [[Aircraft carrier]] eventually in refit making India an operating [[Blue-water navy]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1086252.cms</ref>

The ambitious long term plan that was recently revealed shows a road-map to blue water navy with six aircraft carriers. <ref>http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4238801&c=ASI&s=SEA</ref>

==See also==
* [[Indian Naval Academy]]
* [[Indian Naval Air Arm]]
* [[Naval ranks and insignia of India]]
* [[Project Seabird]]
* [[Indian Ancient Maritime History]]
* [[Kanhoji Angre]] - Notable [[Maratha]] [[Admiral]] based on whom       INS Angre - the western naval command - is named.
* [[Kunjali Marakkar]] - Navy Chief of the [[Zamorin]]
* [[Chempil Arayan]]
* [[Middle Ground Coastal Battery]]
* [[Indian Coast Guard]]

==References==
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===Notes===
===Books===
*[http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/bptobw.pdf Blue print to blue water 1951-65 Rear Admiral (Retd) Satyindra Singh AVSM]
*[http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/t2t2e/starthere.html The Transition to Triumph and Transition to Eminence written by Vice Admiral(Retd) GM Hiranandani PVSM, AVSM, NM, PhD]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JIW/is_2_55/ai_88174229 The Indian end of the telescope: India and its navy, Naval War College Review, Spring, 2002  by Gulab Hiranandani.]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JIW/is_2_59/ai_n16689838/pg_1 India in the Indian Ocean, Naval War College Review, Spring, 2006 by Donald L.Berlin]
*India’s Maritime Security: Author: Rahul Roy-Chaudhury, (ISBN 81-86019-24-4)
*A Shared Destiny: The Indian Navy and the City of Kochi Author:P.J. Cherian[http://www.hindu.com/br/2005/11/01/stories/2005110100561600.htm]
*No easy answers: The Developments of the Navies of India, Pa Author: Commander James Goldrick, RAN (ISBN 1-897829-02-7)
*War in the Indian Ocean: Author: Vice Admiral Mihir K Roy, PVSM (ISBN 1-897829-11-6)
*My Years At Sea: Author: Vice Admiral SH Sarma (Retd), PVSM (ISBN 81-7062-121-6)

==External links==
*[http://indiannavy.nic.in/ Official web site]
*[http://www.indian-military.org/home/reports/indian-military-blog/imorg-exclusive-admins-visit-to-vt-21-fighting-redhawks-at-us-naval-air-stationkingsville-tx.html/ Indian Navy Pilot training facility at US NAS Kingsville, Texas, USA]
*[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/ Bharat Rakshak - Informative web site]
*[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Galleries/main.php Images @ Bharat-rakshak.com]
*[http://www.nwc.navy.mil/press/Review/2006/spring/art3-sp06.htm India in the Indian Ocean]
*[http://www.mdlindia.com/ Mazagon Docks]
*[http://grse.nic.in Garden Reach Shipbuilders. A Govt. of India Undertaking]
*[http://cochinshipyard.com/home.htm Cochin Shipyard - Shipyard of the millennium]
*[http://www.indianjawan.com/ Indian Jawan - A Tribute To The Indian Soldier]
*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/navy-intro.htm Indian Navy @ Globalsecurity]
*[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/History/2000s/Barnett.html India's  12 steps to a world class navy]
*[http://www.indiansubmariner.com/ Indian Submariner]
*[http://www.defenceindia.com/defenceind/indian_navy.html Indian Navy @ India Defence]
*[http://www.india-defence.com/military/navy Indian Navy @ Defence India]
*[http://www.indiadefence.com/indoctrine.htm Indian maritime doctrine revisited]
*[http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/may/10nad.htm Riding the waves]
*[http://journal.frontierindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=11&Itemid=39 Frontier India Journal - Indian Navy Section]
*[http://www.lca-tejas.org/naval%20tejas.html Naval LCA (Tejas) aircraft)]

===Videos===
*[http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=dMecYxUxMXM National Geographic Mission Navy Promotional Video]
*[http://www.natgeotv.co.in/missionnavy/ National Geographic Mission Navy]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKaSAumUeBU International fleet review 2001 @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH3Q1PwbaKY Indian Navy video @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeX4-vVWmRM Aircraft carrier INS Vikrant @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/25201/india-us-navies-play-war-games.html Malabar-2006 @ IBNlive.com]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/20995/navy-gears-up-for-polar-challenge.html Ice Age - Expedition to Antarctica @ IBNlive.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj30oQuTBDU 1971 war - Naval Operations of the Eastern Fleet and the carrier Vikrant @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzNCePxoxp4 Naval Operations of the Western Fleet including the raid on Karachi harbour and the sinking of Pakistan Navy ships @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/9737/red-carpet-welcome-for-pm-at-ins-viraat.html Red carpet welcome for Prime Minister at sea @ IBNlive.com]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/5111/prez-to-review-naval-combat-ability.html  Presidents Fleet Review @ IBNlive.com]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/16527/navys-mission-leave-no-man-behind.html Interview with Rear Admiral Anup Singh on Operation Sukoon @ IBNlive.com]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/16456/indian-navy-on-humanitarian-mission.html Indian Navy on a humanitarian mission - Operation Sukoon @ IBNlive.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-84fIZggHA Historical Indian Navy aircraft @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsch0wRpfgc Indian Navy band performing @ Youtube.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKg--0KnB5w National Defence Academy (NDA) Passing Out Parade @ Youtube.com]
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9209211879849779015&q=indian+navy&hl=en Indian Navy air show in Mumbai]
*[http://pib.nic.in/release/tmedia-clip.asp?clipid=198 Guard of Honour for Vice Admiral Wolfgang E Nolting, Chief of German Naval Staff.]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TVw6gxVQg8 Jai Jawan with Sushmita Sen onboard INS Viraat Pt1/4]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWOLe2rjSI Indian Navy future plans, interview with Indian Navy chief]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJTtocur_uA India: Production of Next Gen Scorpene Submarine begins]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66CpVxV2JFg Exercise Malabar 2007]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmUdOIp7yzY Passing out parade]

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