World Naval Developments

Proceedings Magazine - March 2008 Vol. 134/3/1,261 [2]

By Norman Friedman

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This has not been a happy time for relations between Russia and the Indian Navy. As 2008 began, the Indians were looking forward to the delivery of their new fleet flagship, the carrier Vikramatidya (ex- Admiral Gorshkov ), which was being rebuilt at Severomorsk. The first of several Indian Kilo -class submarines was completing a refit at Severodvinsk, after which she would be able to fire Klub antiship cruise missiles from at least two of her torpedo tubes. Contracts for new-generation Amur-class submarines seemed imminent. Two Akula -class nuclear-powered submarines, begun during the Soviet era and being completed with Indian funds, were about to enter Indian service. India was also taking delivery of modernized Il-38 May maritime patrol aircraft incorporating a new Sea Snake combat system. A contract had been signed for the Russians to build three more Talwar -class frigates to supplement the three already in Indian service.

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Norman Friedman [4]

Norman Friedman is a consultant on global naval strategy, naval trends, and naval warfare. An internationally known military technology analyst and naval historian, he worked for a decade as an advisor to Secretaries of the Navy, and for another 10 years with a leading U.S. think tank. Dr. Friedman travels the world speaking to military and defense industry leaders, and appears frequently appears on television as a guest commentator. He has authored more than 30 books, and has since the 1980s contributed regular columns analyzing world naval developments for Proceedings magazine. His PhD in Physics was earned at Columbia University.

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