[M Kehoe]

Good afternoon my FRiend. I trust you are doing well.

What does the Indian navy plan to protect that carrier with?

5.56mm

[Jeff Head]

They have a number of 1980s era frigates and destroyers, but have been building new frigates and destroyers as escorts. They also have a number of Russian Kilo and German Type 209 subs, but those diesel electrics cannot keep up with carriers.

They have jut leased a newer Russian attack sub, and are building a second for purchase with options to buy the first one too. They are also involved in building their own first nuclear subs.

[Oztrich Boy]

What does the Indian navy plan to protect that carrier with?

Firat ready this year, second early next, third 2014

(They already have 8 older DDGs, these will be the first with phased array radars.)