Hi, I am in norfolk where the ship is stationed. Indian navy personnel are here in norfolk to take over the ship. We got the ship dirt cheap for the price we paid for it. India is also getting the technology to make landing platform dock ships. If I am not wrong then India atleast plans to make 3 such ships. As per earlier report we are also planning to create and deploy "Naval Marines" battalion for the first time. I think its step in right direction. Only couple of countries have technological knowhow to make such huge ships. It takes decades and billions of dollars in reasearch. But I agree a start has to be done some place. So we should start investing in R&D in defence big time.
