Indian Navy will spend about $ 60 billion for the purchase of ships and aircraft
Date:2011-09-30Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
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today, according to Navy September 29, 2011 reported that, according to media reports in recent years, the Indian Defense Ministry will spend $ 3 trillion rupees (601 million) for the Navy’s modernization. The funds will be used to purchase surface ships, submarines, carrier-based aircraft and shore-based patrol aircraft.
the amount included for Russia, “Admiral Gorshkov” aircraft carrier maintenance and upgrades. In addition, Russia built a three for India, “Mittal Val” class frigates. Indian Navy will also serve three “Shivalik” class frigates (of which two have been in service) and another 46 surface ships, including seven destroyers, four Light Frigate, nine patrol boats and four helicopter carriers.
In addition, India also plans to buy six ‘Scorpene “class submarines and six 75I project. The latter program is not equipped with air-independent propulsion and cruise missiles. 2012, the Indian Navy will serve “body count” (Arihant) nuclear-powered submarines.
Indian Navy also plans to service 45 MiG-29K/KUB carrier-based aircraft, 12 P – 8I “Poseidon,” a number of anti-submarine patrol aircraft and helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.
2010, the Indian Defense Ministry launched a weapons modernization program. It is reported that India plans to spend in the last 12 years will exceed $ 200 billion for the completion of the program; more than half of the funds for the modernization of the Navy and Air Force. (China Shipping Information Center Kouyu Jing)
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