April 18, 2016 7:27 PM

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Future of Indian Navy lies in self reliance: Navy chief

Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan today stressed that future of Indian Navy lies in self reliance and all ships, submarines, aircraft and helicopters will be manufactured domestically in the future. Inaugurating an international seminar on Navy and Make In India, organised jointly by the force and FICCI, the Navy Chief said all the 46 ships and submarines which are under construction are being built in Indian shipyards, both private and public. He said, by 2027, all ships and submarines of the Navy are intended to be built in India under the Maritime Security and Perspective Plan. <br/><br/>Admiral Dhowan also said Navy is focused on indigensation of its aviation wing. He said, Indian Navy has 224 aircraft and helicopters and the naval aviation is on the threshold of transformation. He said, the next generation of multi-role helicopters for Indian Navy will also be manufactured through the Make in India route. Asked about the much delayed P75-I project to build the the next six conventional submarines with enhanced features, the Navy chief said the matter is pending with the Defence Ministry which has given it top priority.

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