Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday that the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant will be commissioned by August 2022, he said while addressing an event at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, where INS Vela, the fourth Scorpene-class submarine was commissioned into the Indian Navy today. The Naval Chief said, “We recently conducted a successful sea trial of INS Vikrant. We should be able to commission INS Vikrant by August 2022.”
He said while talking INS Vela, “INS Vela has the ability to undertake an entire spectrum of submarine operations. Given today’s dynamic and complex security situation, its capability and firepower will play a crucial role in enhancing Navy’s ability to protect India’s maritime interests.” Admiral Singh said that the P-75 project represents the growing strategic congruence between India and France. He added, “Today’s commissioning marks another high point in this enduring partnership. We crossed halfway mark of Project 75.” Read More…
