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Navy’s plan for a 170-ship force

Part of: Prelims and GS-III – Defence and security

Context The Navy’s plan for a 170 ship force is under way, and some changes in timelines are also being finalised.

Key takeaways

The Navy shall include a second indigenous aircraft carrier in its Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP).
The Navy will commission the first Project-15B class stealth-guided missile destroyer Visakhapatnam on November 21, and the fourth Scorpene class submarine Vela on November 25.
Current status: The Navy currently has 130 ships and had earlier planned to achieve securing 200, which was revised to 170 ships by 2027.
Revised timeline: The timeline is now being revised as the Navy is revising its MCPP for the next 15 years, which is expected to be ready by 2022.
- It will be in line with the 10-year Integrated Capability Development Plan (ICDP) being formulated by the Department of Military Affairs to bring in service integration

Navy’s Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP)

The Navy’s Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP)’ emphasises on capability building rather than numbers.
The MCPP lays down the plans for force development and modernisation over three plan periods from 2005-22.
Aim: To build a three-dimensional force that is able to meet all future challenges

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