INS Vikrant launched today
Posted on: 12/Aug/2013 2:16:29 PM
The aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd was formally launched at a function at the yard today.
Elizabeth Antony, wife of Union Defence Minister, A.K. Antony, named and launched the ship. Besides, Antony, Union Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan, and Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and Food K.V. Thomas were present on this occasion.
The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier designed by the Indian Navy (Directorate General of Naval Design) is one of the most prestigious warship projects of the Defence Ministry and is unprecedented in terms of size and complexity compared to any indigenous warship project till date.
With this project, India becomes the fourth nation to join the select club of 40,000 tonnes aircraft carrier designers and builders.
