http://www.indiadefence.com/navyupdate.htm

India defence is reporting that INS Ranvir “Kashin class” DDG is being fitted with 8 VLS Brahmos.

USN doesn’t follow crap. They have as much chance of following a kilo as a kilo has of following the LA class. The LA class were even detected by the old godavari class FFG’s. If USN are not so wary of kilo why are they asking for it at every malabar ex.

The 2 M class from holland haven’t arrived yet or have they?

Hope they put in improved radars and sensors. I agree with jons on the issue. The reason talwar-II is being ordered is because the MDL has not yet delivered P-17.I know 2 will be delivered in 2006 but the rate is still slower than what russian shipyards can do. I don’t like the fact that Talwars have only 1 ASW heli, but then they don’t have to travel alone. I think they are usually coupled with another frigate or destroyer. I just hope that the IN orders the P-17a and MDL builds it fast enough. I know the Talwars will come with Klub, but what about P-17?

Three more talwars with some specific modifications would be good. The 4 nilgiris in the IN are obsolete and will go in less that 5 years also the last petya, or has amini retired? Whats the status on P-17’s? Why are they taking so long. The BR pages on the P-17’s only speculated about the weapon fit. Does anyone know if they will feature Pj-10 or klub?

http://www.edefenseonline.com/default.asp?func=article&aref=03_10_2005_OM_01

Not sure about the validity.

I agree Brahmos would be a radical shift from their traditional suppliers. I see the possibility of malaysia, indonesia or thailand getting brahmos not chile.

There is no way chines sub would make it to the coast of san diego. They would be detected and neutralized long before that. Why would a SSBn would need to go to san diego or anywhere near US?