India's First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier IAC Vikrant Begins Second Sea Trials

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant

The second sea trials of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant began on Sunday, ahead of its anticipated induction into the Indian Navy in August next year.

In August, the 40,000-tonne aircraft carrier, India's largest and most sophisticated warship, successfully conducted a five-day maiden sea cruise.

The Navy stated that the performance of the warship's major systems was judged to be good during the initial sea testing.

"On Sunday, the indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant sailed out of Kochi for the second sea testing," an official said.

The second sea trials of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant began on Sunday, ahead of her anticipated induction into the Indian Navy in August next year.

Cochin Shipyard Limited constructed the warship (CSL).

INS Vikramaditya is India's only aircraft carrier at the moment.

In light of China's expanding military presence in the Indian Ocean region, the Indian Navy has been working on greatly enhancing its overall capabilities.

The Indian Navy considers the Indian Ocean to be its backyard, and it is vital to the country's strategic interests.

In August, the 40,000-tonne aircraft carrier, India's largest and most sophisticated warship, successfully conducted a five-day maiden sea cruise.

The Navy stated that the performance of the warship's major systems was judged to be good during the initial sea testing.

"On Sunday, the indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant sailed out of Kochi for the second sea testing," an official said.