INS VIKRAMADITYA
Indian Navy carries out trials of Rafale Marine in Goa for INS Vikrant
The Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) is a fighter jet designed to operate from aircraft carriers at sea. It is built by Dassault Aviation of France and is already being used by the French Navy.
Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 1,207.5 cr with Cochin Shipyard for Short Refit and Dry Docking of INS Vikramaditya
The Ministry of Defence has contracted Cochin Shipyard for Rs 1,207.5 crore to undertake a five-month Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of the INS Vikramaditya, an Indian Aircraft Carrier commissioned in November 2013. The refit will enhance the carrier's combat capabilities before rejoining the Navy's active fleet.
Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joins western naval fleet
The Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has joined the western naval fleet, enhancing maritime power in the Arabian Sea. Now, with two aircraft carriers - INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya - stationed in Karwar, Karnataka, the navy's capabilities are significantly boosted. INS Vikramaditya is scheduled for a refit soon.
Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya carrying out sea trials post-refit
At present, India has two aircraft carriers -- INS Vikramaditya and INS Viraat, while it is planning to develop a third -- INS Vishaal by 2030.
Fire on board INS Vikramaditya; All personnel safe: Indian Navy
An inquiry into the incident has been ordered, a Navy spokesperson said, adding the aircraft carrier is in Karnataka's Karwar harbour.
Search on for pilot missing in MiG-29K crash: Indian Navy
The Russian-origin jet had taken off from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, and went down at around 5 PM on Thursday, officials had said. One pilot of the aircraft had been rescued while a search operation is on for Cdr Nishant Singh, Indian Navy officials had said on Friday.
India deploys aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya in Arabian Sea amid China-Pakistan naval drill
Pakistan and China on Monday launched a major drill in the North Arabian Sea with an aim to increase inter-operability and strategic cooperation between their two navies. The exercise 'Sea Guardians' is taking place in the midst of heightened tension between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue.
Navy's 'second strike capability' most significant as nuclear deterrent: Rajnath Singh
"Second strike capability" is an assured capability of an armed force to respond to a nuclear attack with its own nuclear weapons.
Cochin Shipyard refits INS Vikramaditya ahead of schedule
In September, the Navy, one of CSL's biggest clients, decided to dry-dock the carrier attached to Karwar Naval Base at CSL for repairs on contracted schedule of 70 days.
Leakage of toxic fumes: 2 killed on board INS Vikramaditya
The accident took place when a team of workers were replacing a pipe in the sewage treatment plant located among the lowermost compartments.
Indian warship INS Vikramaditya reaches Sri Lanka
India's main aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya reached Sri Lanka, in the warship's first overseas deployment, as part of efforts to build closer ties with the neighbouring country.
INS Vikramaditya hosts CM, legislators for 'day at sea'
The visitors were given a tour of the operational facilities and interacted with the ship's company of INS Vikramaditya over lunch.
Sri Lankan Prez gets on board India's largest aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
INS Vikramaditya's maiden overseas port call after its arrival in India is a manifestation of the close maritime cooperation and mutual trust between India and Sri Lanka.
Heightened security for Prime Minister's INS Vikramaditya trip
Warships have been deployed for securing the INS Hansa naval air base where the PM will land before taking a chopper ride to INS Vikramaditya.
Asia's first SBTF commissioned into Indian Navy at Goa
India has joined the elite group of nations when the SBTF was commissioned into the Indian Navy at INS Hansa here, a naval official said here today.
INS Vikramaditya starts sailing towards India from Russia
After being inducted into the Indian Navy, the much awaited $2.3 bn aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya today started sailing towards its home base.
AK Antony to induct INS Vikramaditya into Navy next month
INS Vikramaditya will be inducted into Indian Navy by Defence Minister A K Antony during his Russia visit slated between November 15-17.
INS Vikramaditya to be handed over to Navy on Nov 15
Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is now expected to be handed over to the Indian Navy on November 15 in Russia, where it is presently undergoing refit.
INS Vikramaditya to undergo sea trials in North Sea from June
INS Vikramaditya, which was undergoing repairs at Russia's Servmash shipyard, would be having sea trials in the North Sea soon.
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