A Soviet hull. An Indian heart. INS Vikramaditya is the carrier that turned a page for the Indian Navy. Its journey is bold. Its mission is clear. From Admiral Gorshkov to Vikramaditya The ship began as Admiral Gorshkov, a Kiev-class carrier. India signed the refit and acquisition deal in 2004. A complex rebuild followed at […]
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Which warship served two navies, fought in a conflict, and then trained a generation of Indian sailors? That is INS Viraat. Its story still sparks awe. From HMS Hermes to INS Viraat She began life in 1959 as HMS Hermes. The carrier later joined the Indian Navy in 1987 as INS Viraat. The transformation was
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INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier. It shows shipbuilding skill. It boosts reach. It strengthens the Indian Navy in the Indo-Pacific. Moreover, it supports self-reliance in defence. Design and Capabilities Vikrant uses a STOBAR deck with a ski-jump. Therefore, it can launch and recover fighters like the MiG-29K. It carries helicopters for
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