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The Science of Maritime Weaponry within the Royal Indian Navy: A Historical Analysis

Author(s) Raghuveer Kumar, Dr. Ghanshyam Dubey
Country India
Abstract This research paper offers a comprehensive historical and scientific examination of the maritime weaponry utilized by the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) from the late nineteenth century through the Second World War and into the transitional phase leading up to Indian independence. Instead of viewing naval weapons as standalone mechanical devices, the study frames maritime weaponry as cohesive systems that integrate physics, engineering, logistics, trainingand doctrine. By leveraging naval historiography, technical research and archival photographic documentation, the paper posits that the efficacy of RIN weaponry was predominantly influenced by the transfer of imperial knowledge and systems integration, rather than by indigenous technological advancements. Through a detailed analysis of naval artillery, anti-aircraft systems, anti-submarine warfare, naval mines and minesweeping, as well as sensor-communication networks, the study illustrates how scientific principles were applied within a colonial naval framework. Additionally, the paper traces the legacy of these systems into the post-independence Indian Navy, underscoring the lasting impact of colonial naval science on contemporary maritime defense in the Indian Ocean region.
Keywords Royal Indian Navy; maritime weaponry; naval science; World War II; anti-submarine warfare; colonial navies; Indian Ocean strategy
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2812
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbhk3n
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