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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Indian Navy: Three Aircraft Carrier Force By 2017; INS Vikramaditya Delayed Till 2010

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usThe Indian Defence Minister A.K.Antony has publicly confirmed that the Indian Navy would induct a third aircraft carrier by 2017 in addition to the Admiral Gorshkov and the indigenous Air Defence Ship (ADS).

The minister said that the order for a third carrier -- to be built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd -- will be placed after construction of the ADS progresses "beyond a certain range".

"Induction of the third aircraft carrier is envisaged by 2017. At present, Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Kochi, is the only yard in the country that possesses the capability to undertake construction of such a ship," Antony said in a statement before the Rajya Sabha today. The Defence Minister was elaborating on the "action taken" on the recommendations of a parliamentary panel on defence.

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