NEW DELHI – The Indian Navy is looking at inducting 56 warships andsubmarines and the process for bringing in a third aircraft carrier hasbeen moved, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said Monday, vowing to enhancethe force’s maritime capability.
He also assured the country that the Navy is keeping round-the-clock vigilon India’s maritime domain.”Navy is looking at inducting 56 warships andsubmarines to enhance its strength, PTI has reported.
This is apart from 32 warships under construction,” he said at his annualpress conference.
The process for installing automated identification transponders on around2.5 lakh fishing boats has been started as part of efforts to enhancecoastal security, Admiral Lanba said.The process for induction of a thirdaircraft carrier has been moved, he said.