Indian Navy Seeks Third Aircraft Carrier, Calls It A Tactical Necessity For Future Surge Capability

The Indian Navy has called upon the Indian defence establishment for a third aircraft carrier, while calling it a tactical necessity, Indian Express has reported.

The Indian Navy currently one operational aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and a second, aircraft carrier “Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC 1)” is currently being built.

A top naval officer quoted in the report has said that thee aircraft carriers for the Navy are a tactical necessity as a third aircraft carrier will provide the surge capacity which will be required in the future.

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