Vulnerability of critical infrastructure, China’s destabilising activities, and unregulated AI use make it clear that waiting for a full-fledged conflict to address security concerns is not an option.
Govt was against Navy’s view that it needs 3 aircraft carriers; the force believed 2 aircraft carriers should be available at all times even if one was undergoing refits.
With the integration of the deck-based fighter jets MiG-29K now complete, Vikrant now has an overall capability to carry 30 helicopters and fixed-wing fighters.
Annual celebration commemorates Indian Navy’s attack on Karachi harbour during Operation Trident in 1971. Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya to participate in operational demo today.
The two helicopters will be delivered to India by the US govt around the time Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on an official visit to the country later this month, it is learnt.
While INS Vikramaditya's repair and refit process is delayed, landing on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will likely take place early 2023. Meanwhile, naval pilots train on a shore-based test facility in Goa.
The cost of IAC-1 is not far above Modi govt's expenditure on Rajpath's refurbishment. So the question is — what is of greater importance to India, beauty or security?
The missile was fired by frontline corvette INS Prabal as part of a mega naval drill involving aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, attack helicopters, and aircraft.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
Why. That is the only anguished query that one can summon.
According to our socialist leaders, money should not be spent on strong naval presence, but only on freebies, subsidies, and loan waivers.