- Two Indian aircraft carriers showcased the nation’s formidable maritime capabilities and power projection in the Arabian Sea this week.
- According analysts, this is not a small achievement and underlines that the Indian Navy is one of very few in the world that operates more than one aircraft carrier.
- According to a press release from the Indian Navy, the exercise was led by the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, two aircraft carriers that were accompanied by more than 35 aircraft, surface ships, and submarines.
- “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,” the release said.
- The recently issued Indian Navy communiqué referred to the aircraft carriers as “floating sovereign airfields,” indicating that they serve as a confidence booster for our allies, assuring them of the Indian Navy’s competence and preparedness to uphold our “collective” security requirements in the area.