INS Vajrakosh :: Manohar Parrikar commissions Indian Navy's latest establishment at Karwar
Giving yet another boost to India's defence preparedness, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday commissioned INS 'Vajrakosh', the latest establishment of the Indian Navy at Karwar, Karnataka.
According to the Ministry of Defence, "Karwar is poised to emerge as the Indian Navy's premier base on the Western seaboard in the not too distant future. Some of the vital naval assets are planned to be based there. Naval units operating out of Karwar are required to be equipped with specialised armaments and missiles. These sophisticated missiles and ammunition require special storage facility and specialised servicing facilities. INS Vajrakosh will have all required infrastructure and is manned by specialists to meet these requirements."
"Commissioning of INS Vajrakosh has marked the successful completion of a complex and modern project," MoD said. Parrikar exhorted the crew to ensure that the "missiles in Vajrakosh remain ever ready for operational deployment".
He expressed confidence that maritime security of India is in capable hands and each ship, aircraft and naval personnel stands tall and ready to protect the country.
Parrikar emphasized the importance of a strong and modern navy for a maritime nation like India. He said Navy helps in maintaining peaceful, stable and orderly environment for socio economic growth and national development.
Parrikar was also given a demonstration of the modern ship-lift facility for refits and repairs of warships.
Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff, noted that Karwar is poised to emerge as the Indian Navy's most significant base on the Western seaboard in the near future. "This Naval establishment has some of the most significant naval assets already in service or being inducted. With the ongoing expansion of the Indian Navy, there has been increase in the number of ships, submarines and aircraft equipped with specialized armament and missiles. These need to be stowed and maintained in the best possible manner throughout their service life."
The commissioning of INS Vajrakosh, the third naval establishment commissioned in Karwar, will allow the Indian Navy to further bolster the offensive and defensive capabilities of its platforms.
According to the Ministry of Defence, "Karwar is poised to emerge as the Indian Navy's premier base on the Western seaboard in the not too distant future. Some of the vital naval assets are planned to be based there. Naval units operating out of Karwar are required to be equipped with specialised armaments and missiles. These sophisticated missiles and ammunition require special storage facility and specialised servicing facilities. INS Vajrakosh will have all required infrastructure and is manned by specialists to meet these requirements."
"Commissioning of INS Vajrakosh has marked the successful completion of a complex and modern project," MoD said. Parrikar exhorted the crew to ensure that the "missiles in Vajrakosh remain ever ready for operational deployment".
He expressed confidence that maritime security of India is in capable hands and each ship, aircraft and naval personnel stands tall and ready to protect the country.
Parrikar emphasized the importance of a strong and modern navy for a maritime nation like India. He said Navy helps in maintaining peaceful, stable and orderly environment for socio economic growth and national development.
Parrikar was also given a demonstration of the modern ship-lift facility for refits and repairs of warships.
Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff, noted that Karwar is poised to emerge as the Indian Navy's most significant base on the Western seaboard in the near future. "This Naval establishment has some of the most significant naval assets already in service or being inducted. With the ongoing expansion of the Indian Navy, there has been increase in the number of ships, submarines and aircraft equipped with specialized armament and missiles. These need to be stowed and maintained in the best possible manner throughout their service life."
The commissioning of INS Vajrakosh, the third naval establishment commissioned in Karwar, will allow the Indian Navy to further bolster the offensive and defensive capabilities of its platforms.
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