China launches 3rd aircraft carrier, eyes extending range in Indo-Pacific

China on Friday launched its third aircraft carrier, the country's most advanced as well as the first “fully domestically” built naval vessel, as Beijing sought to extend the range of......

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The INS Vikrant. Photograph: PTI Photo.   Aircraft......

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

'The INS Vishal -- a 65,000 tonne giant with 54 aircraft, including fighters, electronic warfare aircraft, airborne command posts and anti-submarine helicopters -- can both protect and dominate,'......

Question mark looms over India's aircraft carrier

The defence ministry remains uncertain about spending billions of dollars on a carrier, reports Ajai Shukla.   As Beijing decisively implements its vision of aircraft carrier-based naval......