[Jeff Head]

The naval arms race in Asia continues. China, Russia, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the US are all in the act.

[FreeAtlanta]

Those ships with the swoop on the front have always looked queer to me.

[Jeff Head]

Most folks are not aware of the huge naval arms buildup going on in Asia. But it is and this is the latest launch of another aircraft carrier in the region.

[KingLudd]

INS What?

[henkster]

There is a naval arms build up in the region, but as far as the aircraft carriers go, it looks like the other countries “building” them are really just re-fitting the old Soviet ships. They are a long way from being “carrier navies” in the way the USN is.

Also, these nations will not all be against the United States, but are building against each other for the most part. We are still the biggest and best navy in the world, and it will take a while for anyone or any combination to challenge us. For the foreseeable future, we hold the naval balance of power.

[hosepipe]

India needs an aircraft carrier like they need a bullet proof turban...

A few submarines might be wise though..

[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

[moonshot925]

This is the Soviet Kiev class aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. It was sold to India in January 2004.

[Jeff Head]

Here's a depcition I put together of the new Carrier with one of India's Delhi Class destroyers escorting her.

Their new Kohlkata destroyers which they are building 7-9 of are much more modern with VLS, AESA Radar and AEGIS-like battle management.

They have launched three of those lareday and the first will be commissioned this year.

[Wings-n-Wind]

IB1RS....
IB1E...

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IB1RS = IN before the 1st ramp strike

IB1E = IN before the 1st ejection...

Just sayin'

[WKUHilltopper]

Is this their first flat top?

[Jeff Head]

FYI...Indian Navy news.

[Mike Darancette]

The vessel will soon be getting a new camouflage paint job.