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India's First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'INS Vikrant' Begins Sea Trails
India has started sea trials of its first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) named ''INS Vikrant'' on August 4. Reportedly, INS Vikrant is 860 feet long, 230 feet wide, and weighs about 45,000 metric tons. However, it will be commissioned in August 2022 and fully operational in mid-2023. Notably, it has been designed by the Directorate of Naval Design of the Indian Navy, who said it's a ''proud and historic day''.
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Courtesy: Times Now
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India To Introduce Its First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier In 2022
While on a visit to the wharf in Ernakulam, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the first indigenous aircraft carrier in India will be commissioned in 2022. Further, this aircraft carrier will make the country's defence "formidable". It will be "a befitting tribute to 75 years of India’s independence," said Singh. He visited the IAC under construction at the Ernakulam wharf on June 25, and described… read-more
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Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Minor Fire On Board INS Vikramaditya Doused, All Personnel Safe: Navy
Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya reported a minor fire on board on May 8 morning. While no major damages to the vessel and personnel were reported, the Navy has ordered for probe into the incident. Reportedly, the duty staff noticed 'smoke emanating from a part of the warship' and quickly extinguished the fire ensuring safety. The modified warship bought from India is currently at Karnataka's Karwar harbour.
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Courtesy: The Economic Times
