01-08-2007, 04:50 PM
Naresji the TOI of date carries a despatch regarding a proposal to have two carrier battle groups by 2009 or so.The first will consist of INS Viraat ( 28000 tonnes) with two or three guided missile destroyers, two frigates, two subs and a tanker and the other will be led by INS Vikramaditya ( 44,000 tonnes ) ex- Russia as you know. They are to have the MIG-29 ( Naval version) ,Advance Sea Harriers and Sea Kings. So some orders are on way to British Aero space, be on the look out. These developments will give the Indian Navy capability to be deployed at distant places far away from the shores of Inda.