Mumbai: The indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant would be commissioned by August 2022, according to Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh. The Chief of Naval Staff was speaking at a ceremony in Mumbai when the fourth Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vela, was commissioned into the Indian Navy today.
"The INS Vikrant has completed a successful sea trial. By August 2022, we should be able to commission the INS Vikrant "remarked the Navy Chief In relation to the INS Vela, he stated that the fourth Scorpene-class submarine will be critical in boosting the Navy's capabilities to protect the nation's maritime interests.
"The INS Vela is capable of performing a wide range of submarine activities. Given today's volatile and complex security environment, the Navy's capabilities and firepower will be critical in improving the Navy's ability to secure India's maritime interests "said Admiral Singh. The P-75 project, according to the Navy chief, demonstrates India and France's developing strategic alignment. "The commissioning ceremony today is another high point in our long-running cooperation. We've reached the halfway point of Project 75 "he said. The Indian Navy is keeping a careful eye on China-Pakistan defence collaboration, he added.
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