Admiral Gorshkov is a prized possession: Admiral Mehta
Much hue and cry has been raised over the acquisition of Admiral Gorshkov by Indian Navy. A CAG report said that the aircraft carrier was too expensive, but Indian Naval chief opines that it is a valued possession for the Indian navy.
The Chief of Naval Staff-admiral Sureesh Mehta tried to put an end to all the hue and cry being raised over the acquisition of Admiral Gorhskov by Indian Navy from Russia, while speaking during a conference in New Delhi on Thursday (30th June 2009).
When asked to comment on the price India is shelling to buy the old aircraft carrier-the chief of Naval Staff, said that he could challenge anybody to procure an aircraft carrier of the size and stature of Admiral Gorshkov with less than two billion dollars.
According to Admiral Mehta the deal was finalised after working out a sophisticated strategy, which was devised by experts and senior officials from Navy and ministry of defence. Moreover, before inking one of the most costly deals ever, several tests were conducted on the aircraft carrier, added the admiral.
On future capabilities and plan of Indian Navy, Sureesh Mehta said that Indian Navy is working on an ambitious plan, which has been named as Maritime Capability Perspective Plan. Indian will be a force to reckon with in the maritime world by 2022 as per this plan, he said.
On future capabilities and plan of Indian Navy, Sureesh Mehta said that Indian Navy is working on an ambitious plan, which has been named as Maritime Capability Perspective Plan. Indian will be a force to reckon with in the maritime world by 2022 as per this plan, he said.
It is envisaged that the country will have a three dimensional, versatile naval force comprising 160 ships that will include three aircraft carriers, sophisticated submarines and more than 300 aircrafts. Besides, satellite and state-of-the-art centric marine surveillance and operation.
The admiral further added that the Indian Navy has also submitted a strategic proposal titled “Science and Technology Roadmap-2025”, which is aimed at developing indigenously built modern technology for naval applications.
Admiral Mehta did admit in the press conference that at times Indian Navy had faced problems in receiving quality equipment from OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) but it had never compromised on quality.
Admiral Mehta did admit in the press conference that at times Indian Navy had faced problems in receiving quality equipment from OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) but it had never compromised on quality.
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.There is a vision for the Indian navy and if God willing the Perspective Plan should meet its reality and the Indian Navy will be empowered with safe guarding the shores of India and thwart any misadventures by hostile country. We wish that there is no hostilities between China and India, as India cannot withstand an onslaught at the present leval. The days of ahimsa is over as India suffers humiliation at each and evey global forum and unable to effectively formulate a strong foreign policy. India must seek reliable partmenrs and abandon Russia which has not honoured her commitments and involved in fishing in troubled waters. India must become a power and her power must be global oriented and not Pakistan specific. It is heartening to note the vision for theIndian navy. Let us work hard, just like Germany befor the 2nd world. India must expand with a modicam of discretion without much adoo about indigenization.
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