Since the United StatesNavyDominate the Red SeaArmedSince the launch of the convoy operation, attitudes towards participation in the operation have varied widely. With the exception of some allies of the United States who actively responded and participated, the vast majority of countries did not send actual ships, but only a small number of personnel or actions"Observers"of staff officers. However, for India, an important maritime country in Southeast Asia, active participation in the Red SeaArmedConvoy operations are of great significance.
First of all, the Red Sea is an important shipping route for India and can be connected by navigation through the Red SeaIndian Oceanand the Mediterranean, which plays a vital role in India's ** as well as energy imports. Hence IndiaNavyParticipate in the Red SeaArmedEscort operations can effectively protect the safety of its merchant ships and energy transport fleets, and ensure the country's maritime interests.
Secondly, IndiaNavy's participation has also helped to enhance India's international standing and prestige. AsIndian OceanRegional power, IndiaNavyshows that India has assumed more responsibility in protecting regional security and stability, and has increased the trust and respect of other countries for India.
In addition, IndiaNavyParticipate in the Red SeaArmedThe convoy operation was also against the HouthisArmedand a kind of pressure and caution from Iran, its backstage supporter. HouthisArmedNot only has a certain power been formed within Yemen, but it also holds a large number of anti-shipsMissilesand ballisticsMissiles, which is somewhat threatening. IndiaNavyThe addition of the Houthi can effectively stop the HouthisArmedhas made a positive contribution to regional peace and stability.
IndiaNavyTwo ships will be dispatched in the near futureCalcutta-class destroyerParticipation in the Red Sea escort operation has attracted widespread attention. Calcutta-class destroyerIt's IndiaNavyOne of the main warships, represented India in terms of equipment and performanceNavyat the highest level. This time two ships were dispatchedCalcutta-class destroyerParticipation in escort operations fully demonstrates IndiaNavystrength and determination.
Calcutta-class destroyerGreased"Indian Aegis ships", with advanced shipboard equipment andSystem. However, it was noted that despite thisCalcutta-class destroyerKnown as IndiaNavyThe most advanced warships, but most of their shipboard equipment is actually imported, includingPhased array radar, anti-shipMissilesSearch for fire control radars, anti-aircraft alert radars, and more. The integration and synergy of these devices still face certain challenges. Therefore, in the face of the HouthisArmedPotentialMissilesWhen threatened,Calcutta-class destroyerThere may be certain difficulties.
In addition,Calcutta-class destroyerof air defenseMissilesThe system has also caused some controversy. Although equipped with the Barak-8 light anti-aircraft developed in IsraelMissiles, but its range is relatively short, only 80 km, and its air defense is somewhat insufficient for the Calcutta class of ocean-going operations. Especially with IsraelNavyofSurface shipsIn comparison, there is also a big gap in its size and tasks, hence the use of light air defenseMissilesIt is not suitable for dealing with complex ocean-going combat environments.
In addition,Calcutta-class destroyerThe Russian system used in the close defense systemAK-630 close defenseGun performance is relatively backward. AK-630 is a kind of close defense gun developed by the Soviet Union in the sixties of the last century, although it was advanced at that time, but it has become somewhat outdated in the modern war environment. And the HouthisArmedthen has all sorts of Iranian-made anti-shipsMissilesand ballisticsMissiles, the number is huge and varied, and it may form a certain threat to such a close defense system.
IndiaNavyWhile participating in the Red Sea escort operation demonstrated its strength and determination, it also faced a number of challenges. First of all, the HouthisArmedHold a large amountMissilesand ballisticsMissiles, for IndiaNavyof escort fleets pose a potential threat. How to deal with the HouthisArmedofMissilesThe raid became a serious test.
Secondly,Calcutta-class destroyerThe equipment integration and collaboration issues faced also need to be solved. Phased array radarThe system is from Israel, and the air warning radar and combat information system are from France, and such a complex system needs to be coordinated in actual combat to ensure the normal operation of the system.
In addition, the Red Sea escort operation is a long-term task for IndiaNavyHow to maintain sustained investment and maintain a high level of combat effectiveness is a difficult problem. In addition, the geopolitical complexities of the Red Sea region pose certain challenges to the smooth conduct of the operation.
However, IndiaNavyParticipation in escort operations in the Red Sea can undoubtedly improve its strategic position andMilitaryinfluence, strengthen cooperation and exchanges with other countries, and further promote regional prosperity and security. At the same time, by participating in escort operations in the Red Sea, India can also improve itselfNavyThe actual combat capability and equipment level provide a more solid guarantee for the protection of the country's maritime interests.
IndiaNavyActively participate in the Red SeaArmedEscort operation, sending two shipsCalcutta-class destroyerParticipation reflects India's sense of responsibility and self-confidence on the regional and world stage. This engagement will not only help safeguard India's maritime interests and shipping lane security, but also help enhance India's international standing and prestige.
However, IndiaNavyThe challenges cannot be ignored. Equipment integration, air defenseMissilesProblems such as systems and close defense capabilities need to be resolved as soon as possible. At the same time, the complex geopolitical situation in the Red Sea region also requires IndiaNavyPrepare and respond accordingly.
In short, IndiaNavyParticipate in the Red SeaArmedThe escort operation is of positive significance and important value. thecurrentredseaarmedescortoperationledbytheusn**yhasattractedtheparticipationofseveralcountries.however,theus'sintentionistobolstersupportagainstthehouthirebelsandthearabworld,andmanycountriesareonlyparticipatingtogivetheusface.forexample,australiadeclareditsparticipationbutdidnotsendships,onlysixstaffmembers,likelyasobservers.norwaysenttenpersonneltoaccompanytheships,whilethenetherlandssentonlytwo.additionally,countriessuchasfrance,italy,andspain,whicharetraditionaleuropeanpowers,h**esentn**alshipsbuth**estatedthatitistheirownactionorwithintheframeworkofnato,notrelatedtotheus.themostactiveinparticipatingarejapan,southkorea,andtheuk,whoarestaunchalliesoftheus.surprisingly,theindiann**yhasalsoofficiallyjoinedtheredseaarmedescortoperation.indiaevendispatcheditstwomostadvancedkolkata-classdestroyers,thekochiandkolkata.thisis**eryproactivemovebytheindiann**y.however,eventhoughthekolkata-classdestroyers,alsoknownas"indianaegisships,"areequippedwithalargenumberofimportedshipborneequipment,includingphasedarrayradars,theirintegrationandcoordinationinactualcombatremainuncertain.forexample,thekolkata-classisequippedwiththedutch-designedrawl02mk-iiilong-rangesearchradarandtherussian-produced3ts-25eanti-shipmissilesearch/firecontrolradar,whilethephasedarrayradarandvlsarefromisrael,andtheairborneearlywarningradarandcombatinformationsystemarefromfrance.thecoordinationofsuchacomplexsystemincombatisstillunknown.intermsofspecificairdefensecapabilities,thekolkata-classdestroyersareequippedwiththeisraeli-builtbarak-8airdefensemissilewhichisalightweightmissilewitharangeofonly80km,suitableforthesmallandlow-tonnageisraelin**y.however,thislightweightairdefensemissile,whenusedonthekolkata-class,whichisalong-rangeflagshipdestroyer,maynotbesuitablefor"takingupthetask"intheocean-goingn**y.insummary,itisstrangethattheindiann**y's7,000-tondestroyersandtheisraelin**y's2,000-tonlightweightfrigatesusethesameairdefensemissile,whichmayposeapeculiarsituation.apartfromtheairdefensemissilebeingsomewhatinappropriate,thekolkata-classalsousesrussian-madeak-630close-inweaponsystemsforclose-rangedefense,whichweredevelopedinthe1960sandwerefirstinserviceinthe1970s,suggestingtheirperformancemaybeoutdated.ontheotherhand,thankstoiraniansupport,thehouthirebelsalreadyh**enumerousanddiversetypesofanti-shipmissiles,includinganti-shipballisticmissiles.ifthehouthirebelsweretoclashwiththeindiann**y'sescortfleet,india'sfinaloutcomewouldpresumablynotbeverypleasant.