This will counter Chinas naval power. India Advances in Naval Arms Race With China EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: India regards Chinas efforts to enhance its naval presence in the Indian Ocean as undermining New Delhis strategic position. As a response, India has beefed up its naval capabilities, increasing the likelihood of India joining the naval coalition of Australia, Japan, and the US. Thus, the scheduled arrival of Indias second aircraft carrier from Russia in late January 2014, the INS Vikramaditya, has been celebrated as the symbol of Indias growing naval power, as the new ship will make Indias navy Asias only fleet with two aircraft carriers. The 45,400 ton Vikramaditya is significantly larger than any Indian naval vessel, and boasts some of the most advanced combat capabilities with its ten Kamov-31 helicopters and 24 MiG 29K fighters. This addition will enable the Indian Navy to achieve a strategic goal of operating full carrier battles concurrently in its western and eastern theaters of operation. rightsidenews/2014011633754/world/geopolitical/india-advances-in-naval-arms-race-with-china.html
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:09:00 +0000