India commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier in its quest to match an aggressive China with a much larger naval fleet
Image Source : Indian Navy (TWITTER).INS Vikrant is commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2.
Image Source : PTI.The event was also attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Ajit Doval, among others.
Image Source : ANIPM Modi, who unveiled the new Naval Ensign inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj said the country has taken off a "burden of slavery."
Image Source : ANIWith the commissioning of Vikrant, India joined a select group of nations having the niche capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier.
Image Source : ANIPM Modi unveiled a plaque to mark the induction of INS Vikrant into the Navy.
Image Source : ANI"Vikrant is distinguished, and also special. It is not just a warship but a testimony to Indian skills and talent, PM Modi said.
Image Source : ANIINS Vikrant is significant step of Central govt towards self-reliance in the defence sector
Image Source : PTI.INS Vikrant is designed by Indian Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Image Source : PTI.People watch INS Vikrant leave for trials in Arabian Sea in Kochi
Image Source : PTI.INS Vikrant is the largest ship ever built in the maritime history of India
Image Source : PTI.INS Vikrant has been built with state-of-the-art automation features.
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