During her first visit to Indian Navy ships at sea off the coast of Goa, President Draupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, witnessed a multi-domain operational demonstration aboard the Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Thursday. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, welcomed the President at INS Hansa, the Naval Air Station in Goa, and presented her with a ceremonial guard of honour consisting of 150 personnel.
“The President embarked the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at sea off Goa, operating in the company of 15 frontline warships and submarines of the Indian Navy,” the Indian Navy said. It was President Murmu’s maiden visit to Indian Navy ships at sea. The President was briefed on the Indian Navy’s role and charter and the concept of operations.
“The President thereafter witnessed several naval operations, including deck-based fighter take-offs and landings, missile firing drills from a warship, submarine operations, flypasts of over 30 aircraft, and culminating with traditional steam-past of warships,” the release said.
President also interacted with the crew of INS Vikrant at lunch, which was followed by her address to the fleet that was broadcast to all units at sea.
Team BharatShakti
