INS Viraat decommissioned: All you need to know about world's longest serving aircraft carrier
Fp Staff • 8 years agoINS Viraat, the longest serving ship in the world, was decommissioned from the Indian Navy today. Here's all you need to know about the aircraft carrier
After long wait, Indian navy gets INS Vikramaditya: All you need to know
Fp Staff • 12 years agoRussian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin and senior government and naval officials of the two countries are also scheduled to attend the ceremony for handing over the aircraft carrier that may be a game changer for India's naval aspirations.
Antony to reach Russia on Friday, focus on nuclear submarine, FGFA
Rajeevsharma • 12 years agoThe issue of India taking on lease from Russia a second nuclear submarine is likely to come up for some intense discussions during Antony’s visit.
Navy pilots to train in Russia for Gorshkov operations
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe Navy pilots have been sent to Russia for training in landing and take-off from aircraft carriers.
India to launch indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant today
Fp Archives • 12 years agoIts flight deck is over twice the size of a football field, its power unit can light up the entire Kochi city and the cabling is enough to cover the distance between here to Delhi.
Admiral Gorshkov travels top speed during sea trials, aviation checks soon
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe warship, which is already delayed by around five years, is expected to complete its trials by the end of September.
Aircraft carrier Gorshkov to begin final acceptance trials
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe aircraft carrier would be based by the Navy off the coast of Karwar in Karnataka.
Gorshkov to be commissioned by end of 2013: Navy chief
Fp Archives • 13 years agohe much-awaited aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, currently undergoing trials in Russia, is likely to be commissioned in Indian Navy by the end of next year, Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi said.
Gorshkov delayed, project cost to remain $2.3 bn: Antony
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe ministry was informed about delays in the delivery during India-Russia defence minister-level talks in October.
India-Russia to discuss Gorshkov's delivery delay
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe ship, rechristened INS Vikramaditya, was scheduled for commissioning into Indian Navy by 4 December, this year.