#ins kiltan

[ttamari]

2023年もインド海軍が横須賀港に来航しました。 今年はカモルタ級コルベット二番艦のINSカドマット。 INS Kadmatt(P29) 全長109.1m 排水量3500トン 乗組員は245人 なんと、2019年に担当した同級三番鑑INSキルタンの姉妹艦でした。印度だけに装備品がユニークでソ連製の212mm口径対潜迫撃砲が迫力ある姿を見せてくれました。

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INS Kiltan: Spearheading India's Maritime Strength in the South China Sea

Indian Naval Ship: A Vanguard of National Security

The Indian Naval Ship stands as a bulwark, safeguarding the nation's maritime interests with a fleet of cutting-edge ships and submarines. Among these, INS Kiltan emerges as a symbol of India's growing naval prowess. Commissioned in 2017, INS Kiltan is a Kamorta-class corvette, meticulously crafted by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. Named after the picturesque coral island of Kiltan, this vessel epitomizes India's dedication to maritime security and technological advancement.

INS Kiltan's design embodies the Navy's commitment to stealth, agility, and innovation. Equipped with a formidable arsenal, including surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, advanced radar systems, and torpedoes, the ship ensures a formidable presence on the high seas. Notably, INS Kiltan integrates carbon fiber composite material in its superstructure, reducing its radar cross-section and enhancing its survivability in hostile environments.

Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare: The Backbone of Naval Dominance

In the realm of modern naval operations, advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) reigns supreme. INS Kiltan is at the forefront of ASW capabilities, armed with a sophisticated array of systems tailored to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines. The ship's ASW prowess is anchored in its state-of-the-art sensors, weapons, and support systems. Key among these are the Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS) and Variable Depth Sonar (VDS), bolstered by electronic warfare suites and decoy systems. With lightweight torpedoes, Anti-Submarine Rockets (ASR), and ASW helicopters like the HAL Dhruv, INS Kiltan ensures unmatched proficiency in countering underwater threats.

INS Kiltan to the South China Sea: A Strategic Endeavor

The deployment of INS Kiltan to the South China Sea signifies India's strategic imperative to assert its presence in a region of paramount importance. As a vital maritime corridor facilitating global trade, the South China Sea holds immense geopolitical significance. However, it is also marred by territorial disputes and geopolitical tensions, particularly involving China's expansive claims.

India's decision to dispatch INS Kiltan to these contested waters underscores its commitment to upholding freedom of navigation and adherence to international laws and norms. By engaging in joint naval exercises and bolstering maritime partnerships, India aims to foster regional cooperation and preserve stability in the Indo-Pacific. Moreover, INS Kiltan's advanced ASW capabilities serve as a potent deterrent against submarine threats, bolstering the security of India's allies and partners in the region.

South China Sea: A Crucible of Maritime Security

The South China Sea emerges as a crucible of maritime security, characterized by overlapping territorial claims and militarization efforts. China's assertive actions, including island-building and military deployments, have heightened tensions and raised concerns about destabilization. India's involvement in the South China Sea is anchored in its commitment to regional stability and the principles of a rules-based order. Through multilateral engagements and adherence to international law, India seeks to promote peace and security in this critical maritime domain.

Conclusion: INS Kiltan's Role in India's Maritime Vision

As INS Kiltan charts its course through the choppy waters of the South China Sea, it symbolizes India's unwavering commitment to maritime security and global stability. With its advanced ASW capabilities and strategic deployment, INS Kiltan reinforces India's position as a responsible maritime stakeholder in the Indo-Pacific.

 In the face of evolving security challenges, India's maritime strategy remains anchored in cooperation, deterrence, and adherence to international norms. INS Kiltan's mission is not merely a voyage; it is a testament to India's resolve to safeguard its maritime interests and promote a secure and prosperous future for the Indo-Pacific region.

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Eye on China, India deploys three warships to South China Sea

NEW DELHI: With three of its warships now reaching Singapore, India is all set to conduct naval exercises with `friendly’ countries in the contentious South China Sea , where a belligerent Beijing is locked in territorial disputes with its neighbours.The long-range operational deployment of guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, fleet tanker INS Shakti and anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan…

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INS Kavaratti to be commissioned in Indian Army Vishakhapatnam

INS Kavaratti to be commissioned in Indian Army Vishakhapatnam

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नई दिल्ली: बारूदी सुरंग रोधी प्रणाली से लैस स्वदेशी स्टील्थ युद्धपोत आईएनएस कवरात्ती (INS Kavaratti) को आज (गुरुवार) नौसेना (Indian Navy)के बेड़े में शामिल किया जाएगा. विशाखापत्तनम में भारत के सेना प्रमुख जनरल मनोज मुकुंद नरवाने (Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane) की मौजूदगी में यह बेहद खतरनाक युद्धपोत नौसेना के बेड़े में शामिल होगा. पोत को भारतीय नौसेना के संगठन डायरेक्टरेट ऑफ नेवल…

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SAIL supplied special grade steel for INS Kiltan

Partnering nation’s ‘Make in India’ drive, Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) has supplied defence grade DMR 249A steel plates for the indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvette INS – Kiltan which was commissioned into Indian Navy. It is the third of the four indigenously built AWS stealth corvettes under project 28 (Kamorta class) to join Indian Navy after sister ships INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt. SAIL’s integrated functioning across all its Plants has again successfully supplied the required quantity of steel for this significant project. Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh has congratulated SAIL for this feat. DMR 249A is a low carbon micro-alloyed grade of steel with stringent toughness requirement at sub-zero temperature. SAIL developed this warship grade steel Plates for Indian Navy in collaboration with Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad. SAIL has been supplying steel for Defence sector for a long time and its steel has been used in various other prestigious ship building projects. So far SAIL has supplied more than 50000 Metric Tonnes of DMR 249A defense grade steel for Naval Ships against various requirements. Read the full article

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Singapore and India hold the 28th iteration of SIMBEX

Singapore and India hold the 28th iteration of SIMBEX

The Indian Navy has announced that the 28th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) will be held from September 02 to September 04, 2021. The Indian Navy was represented by the guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay, which was equipped with a ship-borne helicopter, the anti-submarine warfare corvettes INS Kiltan and INS Kora, as well as one P8I Long Range Maritime…

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Indian Navy Conducts Maritime Bilateral Exercise with Republic of Singapore Navy

The Indian Navy was represented by INS Ranvijay with a ship borne helicopter, INS Kiltan and INS Kora and one P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Participants from the RSN included one Formidable Class Frigate, RSS Steadfast, #military #defense

The 28th edition of Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was conducted from 02 to 04 Sep 21. The Indian Navy was represented by Guided Missile Destroyer INS Ranvijay with a ship borne helicopter, ASW Corvette INS Kiltan and Guided Missile Corvette INS Kora and one P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Participants from the RSN included one Formidable Class Frigate, RSS…

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PRAJURIT YONMARHANLAN I IKUTI PENYAMBUTAN KAPAL PERANG INDIA INS KILTAN DI BELAWAN Prajurit Petarung Batalyon Marinir Pertahanan Pangkalan (Yonmarhanlan) I Belawan dipimpin oleh Perwira Seksi Operasi (Pasiops) Yonmarhanlan I Mayor Marinir Santri Mada Seba Sitepu mengikuti penyambutan Kapal Perang Angkatan Laut India INS KILTAN (P30) di Dermaga 104 Pelabuhan Ujung Baru Belawan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Minggu (11/07/2021). INS Kiltan adalah merupakan kapal perang korvet kelas Kamorta yang dibangun sendiri oleh India dan ditugaskan ke Angkatan Laut India yang diluncurkan pada tahun 2013. Dengan bobot 3.000 ton, kapal ini memiliki panjang 109 meter dan lebar 12,8 meter dan didorong oleh empat mesin diesel untuk mencapai kecepatan lebih dari 25 knot. Adapun pasukan penyambutan terdir dari 1 Peleton Perwira, 1 Peleton Ba/Ta, 1 Peleton Ba/Ta Yonmarhanlan I dan 1 Peleronon Satuan Musik dari Lantamal I. Keperluan kunjungan INS Klitan kali ini hanya untuk mengisi BBM, air bersih dan Logistik. Sedangkan ABK dari kapal ISN Klitan tidak diperbolehkan keluar dari kapal disebabkan masih meningkatnya wabah Covid-19 di negara India. Dalam acara penyambutan tersebut, tetap menerapkan aturan protokol kesehatan Covid-19. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRMzQcyNVa4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ttamari]

6/11-6/3は恒例のインド海軍の横須賀来航。今回はINS　Shivalik(F47)がご来航。2023年12月のINS Kadmat(P29)や、2019年10月のINS Kiltan(P30)と比べるとかなり大きくて古いので乗員も多かった。Kiltanと一緒に来航したINS Sahyadri(F49)はShivalik級の三番館。横須賀軍港は今回沢山の船が停泊していたら出入港して嬉しかったのですが、画角がかなり狭い超望遠レンズしか持ってこなかったので物足りない写真が多かったのは残念です。写真は「地域配備部隊　護衛艦隊第11護衛隊 DD-153 ゆうぎり」「地域配備部隊　護衛艦隊第11護衛隊FFM-1 もがみ・FFM-2　くまの」「掃海隊第1輸送隊LST-4002 しもきた」　「そうりゅう型かたいげい型の区別がつかない潜水艦」「USS Benfold DDG65」ですが、他にも「DDG-174きりしま」他多数係留されていました。

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The Strategic Deployment of INS Kiltan: Enhancing Anti-Submarine Warfare in the South China Sea

Indian Naval Ship: A Pillar of National Security

The Indian Navy plays a crucial role in ensuring the maritime security of India. Its fleet of advanced ships and submarines is a testament to India's growing maritime capabilities. Among these formidable vessels is INS Kiltan, a powerful addition to India's naval strength. Commissioned on October 16, 2017, INS Kiltan is part of the Kamorta-class corvettes, designed and built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. Named after the coral island of Kiltan in the Lakshadweep archipelago, this ship symbolizes India's commitment to safeguarding its maritime interests and enhancing its naval power.

INS Kiltan's design reflects the Navy's emphasis on stealth, speed, and advanced technology. The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry, including surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, advanced radar systems, and torpedoes. Additionally, INS Kiltan is one of the first Indian naval ships to incorporate carbon fiber composite material in its superstructure, significantly reducing its radar cross-section. This stealth feature makes it harder for enemy radar to detect and track the ship, enhancing its survivability in hostile environments.

Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare: The Backbone of Naval Dominance

Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is a critical aspect of modern naval operations. It involves the detection, tracking, and neutralization of enemy submarines to protect naval assets and maintain control over strategic sea lanes. INS Kiltan is specifically designed for this purpose, equipped with a range of sophisticated ASW systems that make it a formidable adversary for any submarine.

The ship's ASW capabilities are built around a combination of sensors, weapons, and support systems. One of the key features is the Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS), which provides active and passive sonar capabilities for detecting underwater threats. The ship also boasts a Variable Depth Sonar (VDS), which enhances its ability to detect submarines operating at different depths. These sonar systems are complemented by advanced electronic warfare suites and decoy systems that provide additional layers of defense.

INS Kiltan's weaponry is tailored for ASW operations. It is armed with lightweight torpedoes and Anti-Submarine Rockets (ASR), which can effectively engage enemy submarines. The ship's torpedo launchers are capable of firing torpedoes at multiple targets simultaneously, increasing its chances of neutralizing threats. Additionally, INS Kiltan can deploy anti-submarine warfare helicopters, such as the indigenously developed HAL Dhruv, equipped with dipping sonars and torpedoes for extended range ASW operations.

INS Kiltan to the South China Sea: Projecting Power and Influence

The deployment of INS Kiltan to the South China Sea is a strategic move by India to assert its presence in a region of immense geopolitical significance. The South China Sea is a vital maritime corridor, through which a significant portion of global trade passes. It is also a region fraught with territorial disputes and strategic rivalries, particularly involving China, which claims almost the entire sea as its own.

India's decision to send INS Kiltan to the South China Sea is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its maritime partnerships and enhance its influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This deployment underscores India's commitment to ensuring the freedom of navigation and overflight, as well as upholding international laws and norms. By participating in joint naval exercises and engaging with regional navies, India aims to foster cooperation and build a stable security architecture in the Indo-Pacific.

INS Kiltan's presence in the South China Sea also serves as a message to potential adversaries about India's readiness and capability to protect its interests. The ship's advanced ASW capabilities make it a valuable asset in countering submarine threats in the region, thereby enhancing the collective security of India's partners and allies. Moreover, the deployment of such an advanced platform demonstrates India's growing confidence in its naval power and its willingness to play a more active role in regional security.

South China Sea: A Crucial Theatre of Maritime Security

The South China Sea is one of the world's most contested and strategically important waterways. Its significance stems from several factors, including its role as a major shipping route, its abundant natural resources, and its geopolitical importance. The region is home to overlapping territorial claims by several countries, including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. These disputes have led to frequent tensions and confrontations, raising concerns about the potential for conflict.

China's assertive actions in the South China Sea, including the construction of artificial islands and the militarization of existing features, have heightened regional tensions. These activities have been met with international condemnation and calls for adherence to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The United States and its allies, including India, have conducted freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) to challenge China's excessive maritime claims and assert the principle of open and free seas.

India's involvement in the South China Sea is driven by multiple factors. Firstly, as a major maritime nation with significant trade passing through these waters, India has a vested interest in ensuring the security and stability of the region. Secondly, India seeks to strengthen its strategic partnerships with key regional players such as Vietnam, the Philippines, and Japan, who share similar concerns about China's actions. Lastly, India's engagement in the South China Sea aligns with its broader vision of the Indo-Pacific, which emphasizes a free, open, and inclusive region.

Conclusion: INS Kiltan and India's Maritime Strategy

The deployment of INS Kiltan to the South China Sea represents a significant step in India's maritime strategy. By showcasing its advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities and its commitment to regional security, India is signaling its readiness to play a more assertive role in the Indo-Pacific. This move not only enhances India's strategic posture but also contributes to the stability and security of one of the world's most important maritime regions.

As India continues to modernize its navy and expand its maritime reach, ships like INS Kiltan will play a crucial role in safeguarding national interests and supporting international norms. The Indian Navy's focus on advanced technology, indigenous development, and strategic partnerships will ensure that it remains a formidable force in the years to come. INS Kiltan's deployment to the South China Sea is a clear demonstration of India's growing naval prowess and its commitment to contributing to a secure and stable maritime environment.

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Military Ties Should Be Conducive To Regional Peace: China On Quad Naval Drill

Military Ties Should Be Conducive To Regional Peace: China On Quad Naval Drill

INS Satpura and INS Kiltan along with P8I, participate in multi-lateral maritime exercise. Beijing: China on Tuesday said that military cooperation between countries should be conducive to regional peace, a day after Quad members, including India, joined France in a mega naval wargame in the Indian Ocean amid Beijing’s aggressive actions in the region. India and three other Quad member nations –…

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Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Commissions INS kiltan ASW stealth corvette

INS Kiltan (P30), third Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes built under Project 28 (Kamorta Class) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at an impressive ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam today, 16 October 2017. Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), CMD, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited, Kolkata (GRSE), Kolkata, Commodore MB Kunte (Retd) first Commanding Officer of erstwhile Kiltan and a host of other dignitaries were also present during the commissioning ceremony. The event marked the formal commissioning into the Navy of the third of the four ASW Corvettes, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited, Kolkata. On arrival at the Naval Jetty, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman was received by Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of the Naval Staff. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri was presented with a Guard of Honour and was introduced to the dignitaries’ present prior commencement of commissioning ceremony. Welcoming the gathering, Admiral Sunil Lanba stated that this commissioning marks yet another milestone in our journey of indigenous warship building. The Indian Navy is deeply committed to the principle of indigenisation and the Government’s thrust on ‘Make in India’. Commissioning of four ships in the last year, all built in Indian shipyards, is a testimony of our resolve. Our commitment to indigenisation also assumes special significance as we have steadily broadened our indigenisation efforts beyond ship building. We have achieved considerable success with indigenous sonars such as Abhay and HUMSA-NG as well as weapons such as Varunastra and BrahMos. These achievements are a result of the Indian Navy’s proactive and integrated approach to achieve self-reliance said the Admiral. This was followed by reading out the Commissioning Warrant of the Ship by the Commanding Officer, Commander Naushad Ali Khan. Subsequently, hoisting of the Naval Ensign onboard for the first time and ‘Breaking of the Commissioning Pennant’ with the National Anthem being played marked the completion of the Commissioning Ceremony. During her address post commissioning of INS Kiltan, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the Indian Navy, M/s. GRSE, other Indian PSUs and a host of small and medium scale industries, which have contributed towards building this fine ship. She emphasised that the Navy’s relentless pursuit of self-reliance through indigenisation is highly appreciable and this has helped the Indian Navy to seamlessly transform from a Buyer’s to a Builder’s Navy. She highlighted that the addition of INS Kiltan to the naval fleet is a reaffirmation of this transformation. She further exhorted that we need to benchmark our shipbuilding practices to international best practices and produce quality ships in a shorter time frame and at competitive costs. She further stated that the Government fully appreciates the nation’s defence requirements and requisite finances for the Armed Forces and Defence industry would be made available for the modernisation and development plans of the Navy. The Raksha Mantri later unveiled the Commissioning Plaque and dedicated the ship to the nation. Regarded as a very prestigious acquisition, INS Kiltan is one of the most potent warships to have been constructed in India. The ship’s keel of was laid on 10 August 2010 and launched on 26 March 2013. Her maiden sea trials commenced on 06 May 2017 and finally was handed over to the Indian Navy by GRSE on 14 October 2017. The sleek and magnificent ship is propelled by ‘Combination of Diesel and Diesel (CODAD)’ propulsion system of four diesel engines to achieve speeds in excess of 25 knots and has an endurance of around 3,500 Nautical Miles. The ship has enhanced stealth features resulting in a reduced Radar Cross Section (RCS) achieved by X-form of hull and superstructure along with optimally sloped surfaces. The very low under water acoustic signature makes it a ‘silent killer on the prowl’. This has been achieved by using advanced techniques for propeller design and mountings of main machinery. The ship’s advanced stealth features make her less susceptible to detection by the enemy and help in effective employment of soft kill measure like the Chaff. More than 80 % of the ship is indigenous with state of the art equipment & systems to fight in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare conditions. Also, P-28 weapons and sensors suite is predominantly indigenous and showcases the nation’s growing capability in this niche area. INS Kiltan is the first major warship with superstructure entirely of composite material. Weapons and Sensors have been installed/ interfaced on this composite superstructure for the first time on a major warship. Composite superstructure fitted on INS Kiltan ushers the usage of advanced engineering materials on Indian Naval warships with significant improvement in weight and stability parameters. Apart from her integral ASW capable helicopter, the formidable array of weapons include heavy weight torpedoes, ASW rockets, 76 mm caliber Medium Range gun and two multi-barrel 30 mm guns as Close-in-Weapon System (CIWS) with dedicated fire control systems. She is also fitted with indigenous missile decoy rockets (Chaff) and advanced ESM (Electronic Support Measure) system to detect and map enemy transmissions and direction finder equipment. The ship boasts of a highly advanced Combat Management System and a sophisticated Integrated Platform Management System. The ship gets her name from old INS Kiltan (P79), a Petya class ASW ship that served the nation for 18 years before being decommissioned in June 1987. Named after the coral island belonging to the Lakshadweep group of islands in India, the ship has a total complement of 15 officers and 180 sailors. The sleek and magnificent ship spans 109 meters in length, 14 meters in breadth with a displacement of 3,300 tonnes and can rightfully be regarded as one of the most potent Anti Submarine Warships to have been constructed in India. With the changing power dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region, INS Kilt-an will augment the Indian Navy’s mobility, reach and flexibility whilst proudly flying the Indian Flag. The ship is manned by a team comprising 13 officers and 178 sailors with Commander Naushad Ali Khan at the helm as her first Commanding Officer. The commissioning of Kiltan will add a new dimension to the ASW capability of the Indian Navy and the Eastern Fleet in particular. The multifarious missions that can be undertaken by the ship truly reflect the enhanced multi-dimensional capability of the Indian Navy. Read the full article

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Indian Navy conducts passing exercise with the Vietnamese Navy

Indian Navy conducts passing exercise with the Vietnamese Navy

The Indian warship INS Kiltan conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) with Vietnamese naval assetsin the South China Sea.The PASSEX was conducted after delivering relief material for flood-affected people in central Vietnam. This comes at a time when China is increasing its influence in the South China Sea. Separately, China is also embroiled in a military face-off with India in the region of…

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Indian naval ship conducts ‘passage exercise’ with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea

NEW DELHI: An Indian Navy warship undertook a “passage exercise” with the Vietnamese Navy in the South China Sea as part of efforts to boost maritime cooperation between the two countries, an official statement said on Sunday. Indian naval ship INS Kiltan was sent to deliver relief material for flood-affected people in central Vietnam and it participated in the exercise on Saturday on its return journey, it said. The exercise has been conducted at a time when China has been expanding its military assertiveness in the South China Sea notwithstanding mounting global concerns and criticism. “Passage exercise PASSEX (carried out) between Indian Navy and Vietnam People‘s Navy on December 26, 2020. Reinforcing maritime interoperability and jointness,” the Indian Navy tweeted on Sunday.

Passage Exercise #PASSEX between #IndianNavy and #Vietnam People’s Navy on 26 Dec 20. Reinforcing #Maritime… https://t.co/dqipn3rm24

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) 1609066047000

INS Kiltan had arrived at the Nha Rhang port of Ho Chi Minh City last Thursday with 15 tonnes of relief materials for the flood-affected people of central Vietnam. The defence ministry had on Thursday said the ship would undertake a passage exercise with the Vietnam People’s Navy in the South China Sea on its departure from Ho Chi Minh City. More than 230 people died in central Vietnam due to the floods that ravaged the region in October-November this year. Last Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc during which both the sides vowed to boost overall defence and security cooperation including in the maritime sphere. In the wake of growing military muscle-flexing by China in the South China Sea region, the two leaders specifically reaffirmed the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. The defence ministry had also said on Thursday that the disaster relief assistance sent by India to Vietnam is reflective of the deep people-to-people connection between the two friendly countries. It said the relief materials will be handed over to Vietnam’s central steering committee for national disaster prevention and control. Vietnam, an important country of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), has territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea region. India has oil exploration projects in the Vietnamese waters in the South China Sea. China claims sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons. However, several ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, Philippines and Brunei, have made counter claims.

source https://bbcbreakingnews.com/2020/12/27/indian-naval-ship-conducts-passage-exercise-with-vietnamese-navy-in-south-china-sea/

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Chuyến đi đến Việt Nam lần này của tàu hộ vệ INS Kiltan không chỉ nhằm tăng cường hơn nữa hợp tác hàng hải giữa Việt Nam và Ấn Độ. Con tàu còn mang theo...

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Indian Naval ship to conduct naval exercise with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea 

Image Source : PTI Indian Naval ship to conduct naval exercise with Vietnamese Navy in South China Sea  An Indian Navy warship will undertake a “passage exercise” with the Vietnamese Navy in the South China Sea from December 26 to 27 as part of efforts to boost maritime cooperation between the two countries, officials said. The ship INS Kiltan has been sent to the country to deliver relief…