I was unaware that India possessed any SSBNs. Apparently they have one undergoing sea trials and a second has just been launched. India appears to be getting assistance from Russia in building the subs, thought the design appears to be a uniquely India design. Story here. So far I don’t think anyone has made a kit of this sub. Thanks to friend of the blog Jeff Groves for passing along the info.
The Indians have been shifting a lot of their military procurement to Israel from Russia. The story of their recent SAM purchase is here.
One of the players in the South China Sea may be having a bit of problems with their navy.
I previously noted that the Russians had announced they were only going to build 12 T-50s, down from a planned 52.
Here are a couple of more reports hinting at the issues that the T-50 is having.
Interesting article on the Indian Navy cannibalizing an old destroyer for weapons systems for their new Russian-built carrier.
The Ukraine apparently lost them, and they didn’t belong to them. India is, understandably mad. Story here.
Here is the story. Dedicated to the memory of Mike Nofsinger.
Turns out the Russian T-50 may not be all the Russians claim it is. Story here.
