'Made In India' Aircraft Carrier Vikrant Sets Sail For Maiden Trials

Vikrant, expected to be commissioned into service next year, will add superior combat capability, range and versatility to the Navy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said

Indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant - the largest and most complex warship India has ever built - set off on its maiden sea trials today, 50 years after its namesake's key role in the 1971 war. Proud & historic day for India as the reincarnated #Vikrant sails for her maiden sea trials today, in the 50th year of her illustrious predecessor's key role in victory in the #1971warLargest & most complex warship ever to be designed & built in India.Many more will follow... pic.twitter.com/6cYGtAUhBK A tweet from the Navy Spokesperson's handle hailed this "proud and historical moment for India", particularly since it represents another step in the government's quest for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and the 'Make in India' initiative, and promised "many more will follow..." "India joins a select group of nations having niche capability to indigenously design, build and integrate a state-of-the-art aircraft carrier. Reaching this milestone despite COVID-19 challenges (was) made possible by dedicated efforts of all stakeholders," the Navy said.