INS VIKRANT
Armed forces given freedom, resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath Singh
India's defense minister stated forces have freedom and resources to strike adversaries inside their territory. The nation believes in peace but distinguishes it from weakness, responding decisively to terrorism. India is moving forward with independent agency amid geopolitical uncertainties and foiled adversary designs. The defense sector has transformed, boosting indigenous production and exports significantly. The government aims for self-reliance in defense and global leadership by 2047.
Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategy
Independence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against imperial rule. Modern policies like Make in India 2.0 drive global competitiveness and expansion. Production-Linked Incentive schemes have spurred significant investment and job creation. India now leads in mobile phone production and aims for high-tech manufacturing. This evolution showcases a renewed legacy of economic self-determination on a global scale.
INS Vikrant, stealth frigate Udaygiri in Colombo for 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
India's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and stealth frigate Udaygiri have docked in Colombo for Sri Lanka's 75th Navy anniversary fleet review. This marks Udaygiri's first foreign visit. The presence of these advanced warships highlights growing regional maritime cooperation and strengthens India-Sri Lanka's friendly relations, fostering deeper collaboration.
'Exceptional coordination among forces brought Pak to its knees'
While aboard the magnificent INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed admiration for the exceptional synergy and self-sufficiency demonstrated by the Indian armed forces. He heralded the aircraft carrier as a beacon of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting its strategic significance against regional adversaries like Pakistan.
INS Vikrant fully operational after completing final clearance: Vice Admiral Srinivas
INS Vikrant, India's indigenous aircraft carrier, has achieved full operational status in 2023. It has completed various trials and fleet integration. Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Vikrant is the largest ship ever constructed in India. It is now fully capable of handling all naval operations and commitments under the Western 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.
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Indian Navy moves mega deal to buy second indigenous aircraft carrier
The Defence Ministry would be shortly discussing the proposal moved by the Indian Navy as one of the biggest programmes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Aatmanirbharta (self reliance) programme in defence sector, they said. The programme will create several thousand direct and manifold indirect jobs through the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala when the work on the IAC-2 is approved by the government.
MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant; Navy terms it 'historic milestone'
The milestone was achieved on Wednesday night when the ship was sailing in the Arabian Sea, officials said. "The Indian Navy achieves another historic milestone by undertaking the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. This is indicative of the Navy's impetus towards Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance)," Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.
INS Vikrant successfully berthed at Karwar Naval Base
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Saturday docked for the first time at the newly built berthing facility of Karwar naval base. This landmark development under Project Sea Bird aims to enhance the ship-berthing capacity of the Karwar Base.
INS Vikrant gets back its 'original' 1961 bell
The traditional bell has been part of a glorious history as it was there on the warship when it played a crucial role in bombarding Pakistan in 1971 and blockading the Karachi harbour. The warship was very active during the wars India fought against Pakistan and was deployed at key locations to further the security of the nation.
Naval variant of LCA lands first time on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant; 'Historical milestone', says Navy
"A Historical milestone achieved towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat by Indian Navy as naval pilots carry out landing of LCA (Navy) onboard INS Vikrant," the Navy said in a brief statement. It said the landing demonstrated India's capability to design, develop, construct and operate indigenous aircraft carrier with indigenous fighter aircraf
Work has begun on second aircraft carrier: Rajnath Singh
After the launch of the indigenously built INS Vikrant, India has started work on its second aircraft carrier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. Addressing the 'Agenda Aaj Tak' programme, Singh said India became the seventh country in the world to build an aircraft carrier when it launched INS Vikrant recently.
Modi commissions India-made carrier INS Vikrant, says Indo-Pacific has been long ignored
Making the case that a strong and capable India will pave the way for a more secure and safer world, the PM said the INS Vikrant is a symbol of indigenous potential, resources and skills.
Acknowledge work of previous governments, says Congress on INS Vikrant
“India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant commissioned today is a collective effort of all governments since 1999. Will the PM acknowledge? Let’s also recall the original INS Vikrant that served us well in the 1971 war. Much reviled, Krishna Menon played a key role in getting it from the UK,” said Jairam Ramesh, All India Congress Committee communication in-charge.
INS Vikrant significant step for India's maritime security: Rahul Gandhi
"Many congratulations to the Indian Navy, the Naval Design Bureau and Cochin Shipyard for the many years of hard work that has made the vision of INS Vikrant come true. India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, Vikrant is a significant step for India's maritime security," Gandhi said on Twitter while sharing a picture of the aircraft carrier.
INS Vikrant has capacity of 2 football grounds; cables used can cover Kochi to Kashi: PM Modi
Calling INS Vikrant a floating airfield and a floating town, PM said: "Vikrant is large and grand, Vikrant is distinct, Vikrant is special. Vikrant is not just a warship, it is the evidence of the hard work, talent, impact and commitment of India of the 21st century." "INS Vikrant is an example of the government's thrust to making India's defence sector self-reliant," he added.
INS Vikrant: "Proud moment, India moving towards becoming global power," says Russian envoy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday commissioned the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited here in Kochi a significant step of the Central government towards self-reliance in the defence sector. Designed by the Indian Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Vikrant has been built with state-of-the-art automation features and is the largest ship ever built in the maritime history of India.
A bosun’s eye view of INS Vikrant
TOI got a rare opportunity to tour the entire ship, from flight deck and bridge to hangar and Ops Room. We provide a thumbnail sketch of a technological and engineering marvel designed to create shock and awe
INS Vikrant: PM Modi to commission India's first indigenous aircraft carrier on September 2
INS Vikrant is designed by the Indian Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
Indian Navy set to commission INS Vikrant: 10 things to know about India's indigenously-built aircraft carrier
"Commissioning of indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will be unforgettable occasion for India," said Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade while addressing a press conference.
India scouts for aircraft manufacturers through G2G route for 26 aircraft for INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, will be commissioned soon by Prime Minister Modi, and the Indian Navy needs 26 aircraft to be ready on its deck.
India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant
"Tests were done to check its (Rafale-Marine's) take-off (capability) from the deck of your (India's) carrier and it has done very well," Frech Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain told journalists on Tuesday evening here in a free-wheeling conversation.
Aamir Khan's new bike contains metal from India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
The new V15 which is specially made for the actor, has a customized embossing of the initial A on the fuel tank.
INS Vikrant lost the survival war against its own countrymen: Shiv Sena
Earlier, the Maharashtra government had expressed its inability to maintain INS Vikrant, which was decommissioned in January 1997.
Centre set to approve Rs 19,000 crore for INS Vikrant
The Modi government all set to approve the much-delayed infusion of funds to finish the ongoing construction of INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard.
Dismantling of INS Vikrant; Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea tomorrow
The PIL had also sought quashing of the tender issued by the Defence Ministry inviting bids for converting the ship into scrap.
BJP, RPI activists collect fund to save INS Vikrant
In a bid to save decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Vikrant from being auctioned, BJP and RPI activists today collected money to maintain it.
INS Vikrant to be auctioned
"The Ministry of Defence has decided to auction INS Vikrant as the Maharashtra government has informed us they will not be able to maintain the ship," Sinha said.
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