Naval Fleet Modernisation

Indian Navy remains operationally ready and maintains combat ready platforms with additional forces in readiness at various bases/ports. Indian Navy is always ready to check any eventuality posed by the adversaries in its area of operations.  It also diligently follows the Maintenance, Training, Operations and Deployment Cycle ensuring a high state of material as well as combat readiness encompassing all spectrums of maritime operations. Modernisation of Indian Navy is an ongoing process, and is undertaken in accordance with Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan which is reviewed from time to time. This information was told in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by Dr Sasmit Patra in Rajya Sabha.