On the occasion, PM Modi recalled the words of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam explaining why defence prowess was necessary even for peace-loving nations.
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INS Vikrant, India’s 1st indigenous aircraft carrier, to be commissioned today,see details
The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is named after her illustrious predecessor, India’s first aircraft carrier, which had played a vital role in the 1971 war.
Read MoreIndian Navy needs mindset change as theatre has shifted from Karachi to Indo-Pacific
While the debate has already started on India having a third aircraft carrier with a bigger capacity, capability, and operational radius, there is a need for the Indian Navy to prove its worth with the existing robust force before acquiring any bigger boy toys.
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