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Expert Explains: Why induction of 26 new Rafale M aircraft matters for the Indian Navy

April 30, 2025 7:08 am

Why is the induction of the Rafale M important in the context of the Indian Navy? Why does India need aircraft carriers, and advanced fighter jets for these great battleships?

INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, marked a significant milestone in the country's naval history, is one of the top 10 biggest aircraft carriers in the world. (Navy Image)

Among world's top 10 biggest aircraft carriers, 2 are from India

May 09, 2025 7:24 am

Here are the world's top 10 biggest aircraft carriers are a testament to the technological advancements and naval prowess of the nations that operate them.

USS Gerald R Ford deployed to assist Israel: 5 things to know about the $18 billion aircraft carrier

October 12, 2023 1:55 pm

Just how big is the carrier? How fast can it go? What are its capabilities? What does the carrier strike group comprise? Who is it named after?

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India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier will be commissioned next year: Rajnath Singh

June 25, 2021 12:38 pm

In a statement to the media after visiting the IAC at Ernakulam wharf of the Cochin port to review its construction progress, Singh described it as India's pride and a shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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UK to deploy aircraft carrier as part of Indo-Pacific 'renewed focus'

February 04, 2021 11:12 pm

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed the deployment of the aircraft carrier during the “2+2” virtual meeting with their respective Japanese counterparts, Ministers Toshimitsu Motegi and Nobuo Kishi, this week.

China to build four nuclear aircraft carriers to catch up with US Navy, experts say

China to build four nuclear aircraft carriers to catch up with US Navy: report

February 06, 2019 6:48 pm

Four of at least six aircraft battle groups China plans to have in the water by 2035 will be nuclear-powered, as the Asian giant tries to equal the US in naval strength, the South China Morning Post reported.

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Pentagon confirms rare, three aircraft carrier drill November 11-14

November 09, 2017 8:16 am

"It is a rare opportunity to train with two aircraft carriers together, and even rarer to be able to train with three," Admiral Scott Swift, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, said in a statement, adding the drills would take place from Saturday to Tuesday.