Brief Summary
The Indian Navy, one of the world's largest, operates three commands: Western (Mumbai), Southern (Kochi), and Eastern (Visakhapatnam). A unified Tri-Service Command exists in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, comprising the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard. As of December 2023, the Navy includes two aircraft carriers, 12 destroyers, 12 frigates, two nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, 16 conventionally powered attack submarines, 22 corvettes, eight landing crafts, 10 offshore patrol vessels, five fleet tankers, auxiliary vessels, and small patrol boats.
Indian Navy Commands and Composition
The Indian Navy, a significant global naval force, is structured around three primary commands. The Western Naval Command is based in Mumbai, the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, and the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. Additionally, a unified Tri-Service Command, integrating the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, operates in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As of December 2023, the Indian Navy's fleet includes a diverse array of vessels, such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, nuclear and conventionally powered submarines, corvettes, landing crafts, offshore patrol vessels, fleet tankers, auxiliary vessels, and patrol boats.
