India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to be commissioned next year: All you need to know
3 years, 8 months ago

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to be commissioned next year: All you need to know

Firstpost  

The plans for the ship were floated in 1989, but the design work began in 1999 after then defence minister George Fernandes greenlighted the project India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier will be commissioned next year and its combat capability, reach and versatility will add formidable capabilities in the country’s defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. Highlights of the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier The IAC boasts of nearly 75 percent indigenous content, from design to steel used in construction, to key weapons and sensors. Why has the project taken a long time to execute IAC is the most complex warship to have been designed and built in India, Indian Navy sources told The Print. In April this year, Indian Naval Air Squadron 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at INS Hansa in Goa.

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History Today: When Indian Navy's first-ever aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned
2 weeks, 5 days ago

History Today: When Indian Navy's first-ever aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy’s first-ever aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, with pennant number R11, was commissioned on March 4, 1961. On this day, in 1966, ‘The Beatles’ founding member John Lennon ignited a massive ‘bigger than Jesus’ controversy, which threatened the band’s future On March 4, 1961 INS Vikrant was commissioned in its first avatar. But, did you know that the Navy’s …

INS Vikrant Joins Tropex Exercises in Indian Ocean
1 month, 1 week ago

INS Vikrant Joins Tropex Exercises in Indian Ocean

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Indigenous Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is among the top-class vessels and aircraft that are participating in the 2025 edition of the Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise, currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region. The Tropex is conducted biennially with participation by all operational Indian Naval units, along with substantial participation by assets of the Indian Army, …

How India just took three big leaps towards global maritime dominance
2 months, 1 week ago

How India just took three big leaps towards global maritime dominance

India Today  

India is emerging as a major maritime power in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while dedicating, on January 15, three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, marking a significant leap in defence manufacturing and maritime security. In this backdrop, security experts believe, India commissioning three major naval …

INS Dega expansion after Bhogapuram takes off: ENC chief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

INS Dega expansion after Bhogapuram takes off: ENC chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:The Eastern Naval Command’s air station INS Dega will go for massive expansion after commissioning of the Bhogapuram International Airport in Vizianagaram district, said Flag Officer, Commanding-In-Chief Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar while talking to the media personnel in Visakhapatnam in connection with the Navy Day celebrations on Monday. The Vice Admiral confirmed that Rafale aircraft will be inducted and stationed …

President Murmu to embark on INS Vikrant for 'Naval Operations'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

President Murmu to embark on INS Vikrant for 'Naval Operations'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will board the indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, and witness 'Naval Operations' at sea on Thursday. The Indian Navy stated, "This is the maiden sailing of the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to witness the full spectrum of multi-domain naval operations." INS Vikrant: A Maritime Marvel INS …

Indian Navy's 'Swavlamban 2024' Focuses on Bridging Technological Gaps and Production Delays
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy's 'Swavlamban 2024' Focuses on Bridging Technological Gaps and Production Delays

ABP News  

The Indian Navy is focusing on addressing technological gaps and delays in production to drive out the operation challenges of modern-day warfare more effectively. The Navy's annual seminar 'Swavlamban 2024' will explore domain-specific sessions on niche technologies and funding the innovation ecosystem that is slowly gaining a considerable footprint in the country's defense sector.

Why India needs a third aircraft carrier
9 months, 1 week ago

Why India needs a third aircraft carrier

The Hindu  

Recent media reports indicate that the Indian Navy’s long-standing demand for a third aircraft carrier is finally shuffling closer to fruition, with Cochin Shipyard Limited set to begin the construction of an add-on Vikrant-class 40,000-odd tonne platform. This costly fumble led to MDL’s submarine construction facilities disintegrating, following the unresolved corruption scandal involving the Indian Navy’s purchase of four German …

The significance of carrier aviation | Explained
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The significance of carrier aviation | Explained

The Hindu  

April 28, 2024 10:54 pm | Updated 10:54 pm IST The story so far: On March 5, both aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, showcased “twin carrier operations” with MiG-29K fighter jets taking off simultaneously from both and landing cross deck as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh looked on from onboard one of them. The design …

INS Vikrant makes maiden visit to ENC, Vizag
1 year, 1 month ago

INS Vikrant makes maiden visit to ENC, Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant made its grand debut at Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday to participate in the MILAN-24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant on 2 September 2022 in a grand ceremony at Cochin Shipyard. Earlier, INS Vikrant was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 July 2022. The namesake Vikrant is a …

How India became part of an elite club of nations building aircraft carriers
1 year, 1 month ago

How India became part of an elite club of nations building aircraft carriers

Firstpost  

In India’s maritime history, there have been four aircraft carriers. And it is thanks to this progress that in September 2022, India commissioned the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, Indian Naval Ship Vikrant. Children wave to India’s oldest and longest serving aircraft carrier of Indian Navy INS Viraat, as it sets sail from Kochi on Sunday for Mumbai …

Aircraft Carriers, Foreign Vessels Arrive for MILAN-2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Aircraft Carriers, Foreign Vessels Arrive for MILAN-2024

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: Two aircraft carriers of Indian Navy, helicopters and other vessels have arrived in the sea off Visakhapatnam to participate in the biggest ever naval exercise – Milan-24 – starting February 19. 50 countries will be participating in the sea exercises, including 15 friendly foreign ships and aircraft, apart from a Maritime Patrol Aircraft, alongside 20 vessels of Indian Navy …

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 5 months ago

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

With Chinese Navy expected to increase its footprint in Indian Ocean through logistics support bases from Straits of Malacca to Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy has asked the Modi government for muscling up its strength by building another aircraft carrier, three nuclear powered submarines and six diesel-electric conventional submarines to tackle the PLA challenge. Indian MiG-29 K fighter makes a …

India gears for its third indigenous powerful fleet after INS Vikrant: Indian Navy Chief's big announcement
1 year, 6 months ago

India gears for its third indigenous powerful fleet after INS Vikrant: Indian Navy Chief's big announcement

India TV News  

The Indian Naval Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said that India is gearing up for its third Indigenous Aircraft Carrier after INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya on Friday. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the launch of the advanced stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' here, he said with the indigenously built INS Vikrant, Cochin Shipyard has acquired expertise in manufacturing an …

Sailor found hanging on board INS Vikrant in Kochi: Officials
1 year, 7 months ago

Sailor found hanging on board INS Vikrant in Kochi: Officials

Hindustan Times  

A sailor was found hanging on board INS Vikrant on Thursday morning, officials aware of the matter said. He was found hanging in one of the warship’s compartments, said officials, adding that the navy has ordered an inquiry into the matter. It has been named after the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, which was operated by the navy from 1961 to …

Indian Navy's Milestone Achievement: Dual Aircraft Carrier Exercise with INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Navy's Milestone Achievement: Dual Aircraft Carrier Exercise with INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya

India TV News  

The Indian Navy recently accomplished a significant milestone by conducting a war exercise involving two aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. The successful execution of the dual aircraft carrier exercise showcases the navy's growing prowess and highlights its determination to safeguard national interests and maintain maritime security. Image Source : @IN_R11VIKRANTThe successful execution of the dual aircraft carrier exercise …

In Strong Signal To China, India Showcases Twin Carrier Battle Group Ops In Arabian Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

In Strong Signal To China, India Showcases Twin Carrier Battle Group Ops In Arabian Sea

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy's recent exercise, featuring twin-carrier operations in the Carrier Battle Group format, was intended to send a "strong message" to China. The exercise involved the seamless integration of two Aircraft Carriers INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant- along with a diverse fleet of ships, submarines and aircraft, showcasing India's “technological expertise in the maritime …

Indian Navy Carries Out Mega Operation With 2 Aircraft Carriers, 35 Combat Planes
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Navy Carries Out Mega Operation With 2 Aircraft Carriers, 35 Combat Planes

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a major show of power in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Navy on Saturday demonstrated its formidable maritime capabilities as two aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and the recently commissioned INS Vikrant carried out co-ordinated exercises involving more than 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy exercise involved seamless integration of two aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya …

Indian Navy showcases maritime power with twin-carrier operations in Arabian Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Navy showcases maritime power with twin-carrier operations in Arabian Sea

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy displayed its formidable maritime capabilities on Saturday through a stunning exhibition of twin-carrier operations and the coordinated deployment of over 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea. “This demonstration of naval prowess underscores India’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests, maintaining regional stability, and fostering cooperative partnerships in the maritime domain,” the defence ministry said. The …

Watch: Navy's display of military prowess in massive exercise with 2 aircraft carriers, 35 combat jets
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Navy's display of military prowess in massive exercise with 2 aircraft carriers, 35 combat jets

Hindustan Times  

In one of the biggest demonstrations of its operational prowess in recent years, the Indian Navy on Saturday said it carried out a mission in the Arabian Sea that involved two aircraft carriers, multiple warships, submarines and over 35 frontline planes amid China's increasing forays into the Indian Ocean. The Navy's aircraft carriers -- INS Vikramaditya and newly inducted INS …

INS Vikrant to join ENC Vizag next year: Navy chief
1 year, 9 months ago

INS Vikrant to join ENC Vizag next year: Navy chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishakapatnam: Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will join the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam next year, said Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar. “Vikrant will be operational by November this year and join the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam next year,’’ he said. The admiral presented the gallantry and distinguished service awards on behalf of President Droupadi Murmu …

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits
1 year, 9 months ago

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits

India Today  

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is undergoing air certification and flight integration trials with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft to attain combat readiness at the earliest. However, India's biggest warship is waiting for the 26 new deck-based fighter jets that the navy is purchasing as an interim measure while in wait for the homegrown twin-engine deck-based fighter. While most …

MiG-29K fighter jet makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant
1 year, 9 months ago

MiG-29K fighter jet makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Navy MiG-29K fighter jet on Wednesday landed on the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time at night, an important step towards the warship becoming fully operational along with its air wing by the year-end, navy officials said on Thursday. Indian Navy MiG-29K fighter jet lands on indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time, …

INS Vikrant receives historic bell of first warship from former Navy vice chief
1 year, 11 months ago

INS Vikrant receives historic bell of first warship from former Navy vice chief

Hindustan Times  

India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier – the INS Vikrant – was last month handed over a bell that was once installed on the first carrier with the same name, commissioned in 1961. The first INS Vikrant carrier was decommissioned in 1997 and the new indigenous INS Vikrant was commissioned by Prime minister Narendra Modi in Kochi on September 2, 2022. …

INS Vikrant: Aiming To Position India As ‘Preferred’ Security Partner In Indo-Pacific
2 years ago

INS Vikrant: Aiming To Position India As ‘Preferred’ Security Partner In Indo-Pacific

ABP News  

Onboard INS Vikrant/Mumbai: INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built warship, will enable New Delhi to become a “preferred security partner” in the Indian Ocean region even as it will bolster the country’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Indian Navy is geared up to work with all nations in the Indian Ocean Region, become their preferred security partner,” said Captain Vidhyadhar …

INS Vikrant to get battle-ready post-monsoon after INS Vikramaditya
2 years ago

INS Vikrant to get battle-ready post-monsoon after INS Vikramaditya

Hindustan Times  

Indian Navy is racing against time to get aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya battle-ready before the onset of monsoon with fighter operations to begin at the end of this month even as the second aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will be fully operational post monsoon. It is understood that the Indian Navy’s battle posture was discussed during the Naval Commanders meeting onboard …

A day onboard INS Vikrant: Navy's big push for another carrier and new fighter jets
2 years ago

A day onboard INS Vikrant: Navy's big push for another carrier and new fighter jets

India Today  

A rugged MiG 29K fighter jet roars on the deck of INS Vikrant, all set for a take-off as India's first indigenous aircraft carrier sails in the high seas, 80 km from Goa's coast in the Arabian Sea, getting combat ready. The Indian Navy inducted its first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, last year. The Indian Navy has been insisting …

Rajnath Singh, Navy Chief and other commanders to discuss future warfare onboard INS Vikrant tomorrow
2 years ago

Rajnath Singh, Navy Chief and other commanders to discuss future warfare onboard INS Vikrant tomorrow

India TV News  

Naval Commanders Conference: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Navy Chief and over 20 commanders of the Indian Navy will discuss future warfare from operations to logistics and the Agneepath scheme onboard INS Vikrant, the indigenous aircraft carrier. The decision to hold the conference onboard INS Vikrant came in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long vision that commanders' conferences should …

Indian Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires

The Hindu  

As aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya gets ready to sail out of the dockyard after a long refit, the Indian Navy is finalising plans to repeat the order for an INS Vikrant-size Indigenous Aircraft Carrier -2, with some modifications, which, given the long timelines, may be close to the time INS Vikramaditya leaves service, effectively becoming its replacement. While placing a …

Indian Navy | Rafale-M vs the F/A-18: A tough choice
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian Navy | Rafale-M vs the F/A-18: A tough choice

India Today  

With the launch of India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant last year, the search started in earnest for suitable aircraft to be deployed on it. Over the past few years, two aircraft have emerged as the main contenders: the naval version of the French firm Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet and the US’s F/A-18 Super Hornet from Boeing. In May 2019, …

'Excellent': PM Modi lauds historic landing of Tejas on INS Vikrant
2 years, 1 month ago

'Excellent': PM Modi lauds historic landing of Tejas on INS Vikrant

India Today  

The Naval variant of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft made its maiden landing onboard the country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, INS Vikrant on February 6. https://t.co/CJxhFNlUIM — Narendra Modi February 8, 2023 In a historic first, LCA undertook its maiden landing on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, in a feat described by the Indian Navy as a 'historical milestone' for …

In a Historic First, LCA Tejas Lands on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant - News18
2 years, 1 month ago

In a Historic First, LCA Tejas Lands on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant - News18

News 18  

In a historic milestone, Indian Navy pilots on Monday carried out a successful landing of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. This is the first landing of a fixed-wing aircraft on INS Vikrant which was commissioned into the Navy last September, NDTV reported. “Indigenously developed fighter aircraft LCA Navy and the MiG-29K fighter aircraft today made …

In a major milestone, naval variant of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft lands on INS Vikrant
2 years, 1 month ago

In a major milestone, naval variant of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft lands on INS Vikrant

The Hindu  

In a major milestone, the Naval variant of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft undertook maiden landing onboard the country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on February 6. “A historical milestone achieved towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat by the Navy as Naval pilots carry out landing of LCA onboard INS Vikrant,” Navy spokesperson Cdr. Madhwal further added: “Indian Navy takes a …

Historic! Navy's Light Combat Aircraft, MiG-29K jets land, take-off on INS Vikrant | WATCH
2 years, 1 month ago

Historic! Navy's Light Combat Aircraft, MiG-29K jets land, take-off on INS Vikrant | WATCH

India TV News  

In a historic development, Indian Navy's Light Combat Aircraft and MiG 29K jets made their first landing and take-off attempts on INS Vikrant. "The Indian Navy takes a significant step towards operationalising Indigenous Aircraft Carrier by successful landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant by Naval pilots demonstrating India's prowess in Aircraft Carrier design, construction and operations while enhancing Navy's combat …

Indian Navy successfully carries out landing of 2 fighter aircraft onboard INS Vikrant
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian Navy successfully carries out landing of 2 fighter aircraft onboard INS Vikrant

India Today  

The Indian Navy took a significant step towards operationalising the indigenous aircraft carrier by successfully carrying out the landing of a light combat aircraft and MiG-29K on INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea. "A Historical milestone achieved towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat by Indian Navy as naval pilots carry out landing of LCA onboard INS Vikrant," the Navy said in a …

'New initiatives...': In 1st Parl speech Murmu praises govt for defence exports
2 years, 1 month ago

'New initiatives...': In 1st Parl speech Murmu praises govt for defence exports

Hindustan Times  

India's defence exports have 'increased by six times. READ | What Murmu said on Art 370, triple talaq in 1st Parliament address Murmu was addressing a joint sitting of Parliament - her first budget session speech since she became only India's second female head of state - before union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Economic Survey. READ | Murmu's …

A warship programme that must go full steam ahead
2 years, 2 months ago

A warship programme that must go full steam ahead

The Hindu  

Early this month, the Indian Navy chief, Admiral Hari Kumar, at the annual press conference on the eve of Navy Day had said that the Indian Navy had put on hold its plans to build a second indigenous aircraft carrier that is larger than IAC-1. India’s first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, predecessor to INS Vikrant, was a 19,000-tonne CATOBAR-type light …

Rajnath Singh confirms work in progress to build country's 2nd aircraft carrier after INS Vikrant
2 years, 3 months ago

Rajnath Singh confirms work in progress to build country's 2nd aircraft carrier after INS Vikrant

India TV News  

Aircraft carrier: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the country has started working on its second aircraft carrier after the successful launch of the indigenously built INS Vikrant in September. Speaking at an event on Friday, he hailed the successful launch of the INS Vikrant, saying India became the seventh country in the world to build an aircraft carrier. Defence …

Superior aircraft carrier put on hold, Indian Navy looks at repeat order of INS Vikrant
2 years, 3 months ago

Superior aircraft carrier put on hold, Indian Navy looks at repeat order of INS Vikrant

India Today  

The Indian Navy’s plan to have a bigger indigenous aircraft carrier has been put on hold and the option of a repeat order of the recently commissioned IAC I is being contemplated, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said. The commissioning of INS Vikrant, India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, has given a big push to the Indian Navy's capabilities. …

Trials For Integration Of Aircraft With INS Vikrant Have Begun, To Be Completed By Mid 2023: Navy Chief
2 years, 3 months ago

Trials For Integration Of Aircraft With INS Vikrant Have Begun, To Be Completed By Mid 2023: Navy Chief

ABP News  

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar stated on Wednesday that the integration of aircraft with the newly commissioned aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is expected to be completed by May or June of next year. He informed reporters after evaluating the Passing Out Parade of the 143rd course of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Maharashtra's Pune area …

Why India wants a bigger navy and to build the ships on home soil
2 years, 6 months ago

Why India wants a bigger navy and to build the ships on home soil

ABC  

In recent years, the focus of India's military strategy has broadened, with a growing emphasis on building up its sea power. Key points: An expert says a strong Indian navy would help to "deter China from military adventurism in the Indo-Pacific" Much of India's military development has been with assistance from Russia but it is now also looking to the …

INS Vikrant: Why India’s aircraft carrier is no match for China
2 years, 6 months ago

INS Vikrant: Why India’s aircraft carrier is no match for China

Al Jazeera  

India’s newest and most powerful ship, the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, was inducted into the navy last Friday. China’s ability to produce increasingly competitive designs, taking them from drawing board to sea trials, far faster than its near-peer competitor India, fits in with China’s wish to produce and field six advanced aircraft carrier groups by 2035. The Vikrant is a …

10 key facts about India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
2 years, 6 months ago

10 key facts about India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

India Today  

The much-awaited indigenous aircraft carrier of India, INS Vikrant, was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. INS Vikrant is the first indigenous and largest ship made by India, which includes indigenous designs and aircraft carriers for the Indian Navy. A short film on the first indigenous aircraft carrier #INSVikrant traces the glorious history & might of the of the …

INS Vikrant: Owaisi should rejoice, not criticise, says BJP
2 years, 6 months ago

INS Vikrant: Owaisi should rejoice, not criticise, says BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: MIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday congratulated the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard for commissioning India’s first indigenously made aircraft carrier, ‘INS Vikrant’. Owaisi said the ship's commissioning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had seen the shipyard’s hard work pay off. Owaisi said India needed a third aircraft carrier in addition to ‘INS Vikramaditya’ and ‘INS Vikrant’, an issue …

Wind in the sail: The Hindu Editorial on INS Vikrant
2 years, 6 months ago

Wind in the sail: The Hindu Editorial on INS Vikrant

The Hindu  

India commissioned its first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, on Friday and joined a small group of countries which include the U.S., the U.K., Russia, France and China, that have the capability to design and build carriers with a displacement of over 40,000 tonnes. Developing a viable domestic defence industry has been a priority for Prime Minister …

INS Vikrant: 1st Made in India Aircraft-Carrier Commissioned; It's a Floating Town, Says PM Modi, Unveils Plaque
2 years, 6 months ago

INS Vikrant: 1st Made in India Aircraft-Carrier Commissioned; It's a Floating Town, Says PM Modi, Unveils Plaque

News 18  

Symbol of Aspirational, Self-reliant 'New India,' Says Rajnath Singh Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday termed the commissioning of INS Vikrant as a testament to the resolve of the government to ensure the safety and security of the nation in the next 25 years. PTI INS Vikrant: 'Poster Girl of Atmanirbhar Bharat' Pride and nostalgia filled the air as India’s …

Narendra Modi commissions India’s first domestically produced aircraft carrier in major advance for military
2 years, 6 months ago

Narendra Modi commissions India’s first domestically produced aircraft carrier in major advance for military

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s prime minister Narendra Modi …

INS Vikrant: India gets its first indigenous aircraft carrier
2 years, 6 months ago

INS Vikrant: India gets its first indigenous aircraft carrier

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday commissioned India’s first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi, placing the country in a league of select countries with domestic capabilities to build such large warships. To push the this, the warship grade steel required for construction of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier or IAC was successfully indigenised through …

With INS Vikrant, India among elite countries that can develop aircraft carriers: Which are these nations?
2 years, 6 months ago

With INS Vikrant, India among elite countries that can develop aircraft carriers: Which are these nations?

Firstpost  

INS Vikrant is India’s first home-made aircraft carrier. It is special, different.” With these words, Prime Minister Narendra Modi scripted history in India, commissioning the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier — INS Vikrant — from Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala. Ford-class carriers are about 1,100 feet long, have a crew of 4,500, and can carry 75 aircraft, including …

India launches new aircraft carrier as China concerns grow
2 years, 6 months ago

India launches new aircraft carrier as China concerns grow

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier Friday as it seeks to counter regional rival China’s much larger and growing fleet, and expand its own indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. “It’s an example of the government’s thrust to make India’s defense sector self-reliant.” The carrier is the largest warship to be built in the country, and can carry a …

Fair winds and following seas: India's first naval aircraft carrier reborn as INS Vikrant
2 years, 6 months ago

Fair winds and following seas: India's first naval aircraft carrier reborn as INS Vikrant

India Today  

INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously made aircraft carrier and the largest ship built in the country's maritime history, was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi commissions indigenous Aircraft Carrier IAC Vikrant, the largest & most complex warship ever built in India's maritime history, into the Indian Navy …

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