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India’s Aircraft Carriers Key to Indo-Pacific Strategy

India’s Aircraft Carriers Key to Indo-Pacific Strategy

By Ashok Sharma and David Rising
A refurbished Russian aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, will join the indigenously manufactured INS Vikrant soon to boost India’s power projection in the Indian Ocean.

A Tale of 2 Navies: Reviewing India and China’s Aircraft Carrier Procurement

A Tale of 2 Navies: Reviewing India and China’s Aircraft Carrier Procurement

By Rick Joe
The 21st century carrier programs in India and China are fascinating for their similarities – and for their differences.
An Update on India’s Aircraft Carrier Aspirations

An Update on India’s Aircraft Carrier Aspirations

By Robert Farley
It is tempting but dangerous to compare India’s carrier progress with that of China. Still, there are some points of warranted comparison. 

India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans

India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
CDS General Bipin Rawat reiterated doubts about acquiring a third carrier in a recent interview.

Is India’s Third Aircraft Carrier Project on Hold?

Is India’s Third Aircraft Carrier Project on Hold?

By Ankit Panda
India’s new chief of defense staff has cautioned that the Indian Navy’s third carrier won’t be materializing anytime soon.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Naval Version of India’s Tejas Fighter to Conduct Maiden Flight From Carrier

Naval Version of India’s Tejas Fighter to Conduct Maiden Flight From Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval variant of India’s Tejas fighter jet is being readied for its first take off from an aircraft carrier.

How India’s Aircraft Carriers Tell the Story of Its Diplomatic History

How India’s Aircraft Carriers Tell the Story of Its Diplomatic History

By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s five aircraft carriers through time may represent the four stages of its evolving foreign policy.
US and French Fighters Contend for a Place Aboard India's New Aircraft Carrier

US and French Fighters Contend for a Place Aboard India's New Aircraft Carrier

By Abraham Ait
Would the Boeing F-18E or Dassault Rafale M be better suited to operating from India's new aircraft carrier?

What Good Are the Indian Navy's Aircraft Carriers Against Pakistan?

What Good Are the Indian Navy's Aircraft Carriers Against Pakistan?

By Robert Farley
Just how useful will India's carriers be in a potential future war with Pakistan?

Boeing Offers to Set Up F/A-18 Fighter Jet Production Facility in India

Boeing Offers to Set Up F/A-18 Fighter Jet Production Facility in India

By Franz-Stefan Gady
“We are talking about creating a next generation facility in India,” a Boeing VP said on August 28.

Indian Navy Practices Sinking Chinese Subs in Largest-Ever Military Exercise

Indian Navy Practices Sinking Chinese Subs in Largest-Ever Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy kicked off its Theater Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) on January 24.
India Seeks 57 New Naval Fighter Jets for Carriers

India Seeks 57 New Naval Fighter Jets for Carriers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new carrier-based fighter jet this month.

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