New Delhi: A Brazilian Navy delegation led by Vice Adm Liberal Enio Zanelatto, Director of Industrial Production & Engineering, called on Vice Adm Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on 11 Jul 22.
The two senior officers discussed various issues of common interest, including defense & submarine technology, Make in India, initiatives towards professional cooperation between the navies, and the outlook of the Indian Navy towards shared maritime interests with all like-minded navies/ nations.
During the two-day visit, the Brazilian delegation held extensive discussions with the Indian Navy counterparts with a focus on the maintenance of submarines. As part of the visit, the delegation also visited Mazagon Docks Shipbuilders Ltd. & a Kalvari (Scorpene) class submarine of the Indian Navy.
The Brazilian Navy also operates 4 Scorpene-class submarines and is exploring options for collaboration toward maintenance of the diesel-electric attack submarines. The Brazilian Navy is the largest navy in South America and in Latin America, and the second largest navy in the Americas, after the United States Navy. The Navy has approximately 134 ships in commission, including 39 auxiliary ships. 8 frigates/corvettes, 7 conventional attack submarines and 1 helicopter carrier.
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy.
(Vinayak)