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Thursday, December 02, 2010

Indian Navy to majorly increase combat capabilities

INS DeepakThe Indian Navy is poised to substantially enhance its combat capabilities in the next five-six years with a wide range of ships, submarines and choppers slated to join its fleet, a top officer said here Wednesday.

'These would include two aircraft carriers, one from the oviet-era and one indigenously built, two fleet tankers, two stealth frigates, three destroyers and sophisticated all-weather aircraft like the MiG-29K (of Russian origin),' said Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

He was speaking to reporters aboard the INS Viraat aircraft carrier Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Navy Day celebrations.

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