Navy plans for 3rd aircraft carrier on course

Study continues for its third indigenous carrier, which will be larger and better equipped than the previous IAC-2

- MAYANK SINGH

THE Indian Navy's operational necessity matched with the budgetary planning will soon fructify into approvals for the second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-2). However, the Navy's work on the third and larger aircraft carrier will continue.

"The files for another indigenous aircraft carrier are in advanced stages and will get the government approvals soon," said a source. Besides, the plans towards the third and larger aircraft carrier have been in motion, the source said.

As reported by this newspaper in February, in order to maintain its operational capabilities, the Indian Navy will continue the study for its third indigenous aircraft carrier which will be larger than the IAC-2. The Navy's confirmations for the IAC-2 on the lines of the IAC-1 commissioned as INS Vikrant were given with the document works being completed in December 2022.