INS Vikrant

INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy.

Commissioning and Operational Status

  • On September 2, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant into the Indian Navy at Cochin. It was built over 13 years at a cost of around Rs. 20,000 crore.
  • In December 2024, INS Vikrant achieved Full Operational Capability after completing all trials and was inducted into the Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command.
  • In September 2024, INS Vikrant participated in twin-carrier operations (with INS Vikramaditya), involving multi-domain exercises and fighter operations.

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