New Delhi: The Indian Navy displayed its formidable maritime capabilities on Saturday through a stunning exhibition of twin-carrier operations and the coordinated deployment of over 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea.
“This demonstration of naval prowess underscores India’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests, maintaining regional stability, and fostering cooperative partnerships in the maritime domain,” the defence ministry said.
The exercise signifies a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security and power projection in the Indian Ocean and beyond. The exercise involved seamless integration of two Aircraft Carriers INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant- along with a diverse fleet of ships, submarines and aircraft, showcasing India’s technological expertise in the maritime domain, it added.
INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, the centerpieces of the exercise, served as “floating sovereign airfields,” providing a launch platform for a wide range of aircraft, including MiG-29K fighter jets, MH60R, Kamov, Sea King, Chetak, and ALH helicopters.
According to the ministry, these mobile bases can be deployed anywhere, offering enhanced mission flexibility, swift responses to emerging threats, and sustained air operations to protect national interests globally. Additionally, they provide assurance to India’s allies that the Indian Navy is capable and ready to support collective security needs in the region.
The successful demonstration of two-carrier battle group operations serves as a powerful testament to the pivotal role of sea-based air power in maintaining maritime superiority. As India continues to strengthen its security apparatus, significance of aircraft carriers will remain paramount in shaping the nation’s defence strategy and promoting regional stability, it added.
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Updated: 10 Jun 2023, 01:59 PM IST
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