India's first domestically built aircraft carrier goes into service, and Prime Minister Modi says, ``A strong India will pave the way for a peaceful and safe world. showed the idea of advancing
According to the Indian Navy, India's first domestically built aircraft carrier, Vikrant, is 262 meters long, has a displacement of 43,000 tons, and uses 76% of domestic parts.
It will be the second aircraft carrier operated by the Indian Navy, as it can carry 30 aircraft, including MiG-29 fighters.
Prime Minister Modi attended a commemorative ceremony held in Kochi, Kerala state on the 2nd, saying, "India has become a member of the nation that can manufacture such a huge aircraft carrier with its own technology. Vikrant will be built in the 21st century. It is a testament to India's efforts, talent and influence in the world," he said.
"The security concerns of the Indo-Pacific region and the Indian Ocean have long been ignored, but are now a key area of our defense priority. A strong India is the path to a peaceful and secure world." open,” he said.
Up until now, India and its neighbor, China, have been at odds mainly over land borders, but in recent years, China has stepped up its maritime expansion under its mega-economic zone initiative, "One Belt, One Road." is strengthening its navy.