Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Navy to display world-class warships at RD Parade tableau

The Indian Navy will showcase its world-class frontline warships in the form of INS Delhi and Talwar Class Frigate besides a recently upgraded submarine at the Republic Day Parade.

The Naval Tableau, in keeping with its theme, "Indian Navy - Professional Team, Proud Force" will display all arms of the Navy, namely, surface, sub surface and air. "The Indian Navy tableau shows what we Indians are proud of and extends a feeling to the citizens of the country that they are secure as the naval fleet guards the Indian waters," Rear Admiral Pradeep Chauhan told. The Front of the float shows a group of marine commandos carrying out beach assault from an inflatable Gemini craft, while the trailer carried models of two front line warships. A Delhi Class destroyer and a Talwar Class Frigate maneuvering in a formation besides a kilo class submarine were showcased in the second part of the tableau. Models of Indian Navy's Sea Harrier fighter jet and IL-38 Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft would display the evolving strength of Indian Navy.
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