At present, the Indian Navy has around 130 ships, and efforts to modernize and compete with China are starting to make a major difference. The first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant began her second phase of sea trials last month. The 45,000-tons INS Vikrant had previously completed a five-day maiden sea voyage in August and is on track for her planned induction into the Indian… Continue reading Aircraft Carriers, Stealth Submarines And New Destroyers: India’s Navy Has Arrived
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India’s New Aircraft Carrier “INS Vikrant” Is Almost Ready For War
Preparing an aircraft carrier for regular operations is no small feat, and this week the Indian Ministry of Defense announced that the maiden sea trials of its indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant have progressed well, and the second phase of the trails is expected to take this month or its undergoing, while the third phase is planned for December. “Vikrant is… Continue reading India’s New Aircraft Carrier “INS Vikrant” Is Almost Ready For War
After successful maiden sea trials, Vikrant to sail out for Phase-II trails
The maiden sea trials of the indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant have progressed very well and the second phase of trails are expected to begin end October with the third phase planned in December, a defence official said. “Vikrant is expected to be delivered to the Navy in April and likely to be commissioned in August… Continue reading After successful maiden sea trials, Vikrant to sail out for Phase-II trails