Indian Surface Combatants: Sea Power for the 1990's

Abstract

This thesis examines the developing capabilities of the Indian surface combatant force. The emergence of a powerful Indian Navy is of concern to the United States in view of the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region and its potentially related effects on Western Pacific maritime security. This study examines the history, current and future capabilities of, and the political and industrial support for the Indian surface combatant fleet. Current and future Indian naval strategy is examined and intelligence indicators are presented to assist in determining the intent behind India's naval expansion. Finally, the implications of a capable Indian surface force for U.S. policy are examined and policy recommendations postulated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246185

Entities

People

  • Evan R. Pilling

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Birds
  • Boats
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Theoretical Analysis.