INS Viraat to Serve Till 2012; Repairs Upgrades Scheduled
Dated 15/3/2007
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A study group has been constituted to explore the feasibility of extending the service life of Indian Naval ship Viraat till 2012.
The study group has recommended that extension of the service life of the ship up to 2012 is possible subject to certain repairs being undertaken in addition to routine periodic maintenance.
Warships are inducted in the Navy for replacement and augmentation of Naval Fleet. This is a continuous process based on the threat perception and international security environment. It will not be in the interest of National Security to divulge the details of the replacement and augmentation of Naval Fleet.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia in Lok Sabha today
