The sole aircraft carrier of the Indian navy, INS Vikramaditya, completed an extensive 18-month overhaul at INS Karwar on June 25 and then sailed to the port anchorage after starting its steam turbine engines. Before MiG-29K fighters are deployed on the floating airport, the aircraft carrier is anticipated to cruise into rough waters for a series of tests and trials. The new aircraft carrier Fujian from China raises problems for the Indian Navy.
China has launched its most modern aircraft carrier. Christened the Fujian, the carrier is equipped with an advanced electromagnetic aircraft launch system. It is, however, not clear when it will enter service.
Days after China’s third aircraft carrier Fujian was launched from the Jiangnan shipyard, the INS Vikramaditya completed its refurbishment and is currently being outfitted. Â
While the Chinese carrier, China raises problems for the Indian Navy Fujian, is said to be outfitted with cutting-edge electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) technology and is expected to challenge US military power in the Indo-Pacific over the next ten years, serving Indian Navy Admirals are raising some fundamental doubts about the operability of the Chinese ship. Â
Only the USS Gerald Ford currently has access to this cutting-edge equipment, which enables fighter planes to take off and land on the carrier more quickly.Â
