INDIAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER ‘Vikrant’ Returns After Successful Maiden Sea Voyage:
IAC is a leading example of the nation’s quest for “AtmaNirbhar Bharat” with more than 76% indigenous content. It provides thrust to ‘Made in India’ initiative.
In a remarkable development, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ on August 8 has successfully accomplished its maiden sea voyage sailing since August 4 from Kochi. The carrier has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design (DND)and is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a public sector shipyard under the Ministry of Shipping (MoS).
The IAC is a leading example of the nation’s quest for “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” with more than 76% indigenous content. This is the maiden attempt of the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard to indigenously design and build a ‘Made in India’ Aircraft Carrier.
According to an official release, trials progressed as planned and the system parameters proved to be satisfactory. The carrier would continue to undergo a series of sea trials to prove all equipment and systems prior to handing over the vessel to the Indian Navy. …..R.Subhash,Rtd Indian Navy
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