India Unveils Plans for a $5 Billion Aircraft Carrier to Counter China’s Growing Naval Presence
India to Bolster Its Naval Power with a New $5 Billion Aircraft Carrier India is set to add a new $5 billion aircraft carrier to its fleet, marking a significant step in its efforts to modernize its navy and counter China’s growing military presence in the Indian Ocean region. This new carrier, expected to be commissioned in the early 2030s, will be India’s third operational aircraft carrier and will dwarf its existing carriers in terms of size and capability. The Need for a New Carrier India’s decision to acquire a new aircraft carrier stems from concerns about China’s rapidly expanding …