Indian Navy’s Combat Aircraft Plan will Rile up Pakistan Air Force

SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The Indian Navy has laid out an ambitious vision for its future, focusing on expanding and modernizing its carrier fleet to ensure maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This strategic initiative, which could eventually see India operate three to four aircraft carriers by 2040, reflects the country’s growing economic power and commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities, especially in the face of increasing maritime threats from neighbouring nations like Pakistan and China.

India’s current naval strategy centres around operating three aircraft carriers by 2040. The first two carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, are already in service, while the third, INS Vishal, is in development, with plans to have it operational in the coming years. These carriers will form the backbone of the Indian Navy’s strategic reach in the Indian Ocean and beyond.