Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a press conference in New Delhi on Monday. During this period, Admiral Tripathi said that efforts have been intensified to incorporate important modern technologies into the Navy. The government also approved the construction of two nuclear submarines in the country, a sign of growing confidence in the weapons the country is building.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi told a Navy Day press conference that India will soon be ready to finalize the proposal to purchase 26 Navy Rafale fighter jets and three more Scorpene-class submarines . He introduced the navy’s preparedness. The country is currently building 62 warships and 1 submarine. In addition, the Navy also needs 31 more powerful warships and 6 submarines under Project 75. In addition to this, 60 Marine utility helicopters are needed. Many ships are ready and at least one will join the navy next year.
“A ship will join the Navy next year”
He said that there will be a large number of ships waiting to join the navy in the next year, and at least one ship will be enlisted. Admiral Tripathi said efforts are being redoubled to incorporate specific technologies into the Navy. He said the procurement of Rafale-M (naval version) and Scorpene-class submarines will be completed next month.
In July last year, the Indian Ministry of Defense approved the purchase of Rafale-M fighters from France. India chose the French-made Rafale M fighters to be mainly deployed on the Indian-built aircraft carrier “Vikrant”. Referring to Pakistan’s efforts to enhance its maritime capabilities, Admiral Tripathi said the Indian Navy is ready to deal with any possible threats from its neighbours.
What is the Chief of Naval Staff’s comment on China’s increasing intervention in the Indian Ocean?
Recently, the Navy tested a missile capable of carrying long-range nuclear weapons from the aircraft carrier INS Aligate. Regarding this test, the Chief of Naval Staff said that the test was successful. Experts have studied the missile’s trajectory and we will have a report soon.
Regarding China’s increasing interference in the Indian Ocean, the Chief of Naval Staff said that we are paying close attention to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy and the navies of other neighboring countries. We also have information on where their warships and research vessels currently are and what they are doing. We know that China has the ambition to become a superpower and is moving along this path, but our efforts are that the increase in China’s strength will not affect our interests in the Indian Ocean.
