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India’s Twin Aircraft Carrier Strategy: Why Vikrant and Vikramaditya Are Just the Beginning
India’s twin aircraft carriers — Vikrant and Vikramaditya — mark a historic evolution in the Indian Navy’s doctrine. But the story doesn’t end here. This is only the beginning of India’s journey toward true blue-water dominance in the Indo-Pacific.
Nov 98 min read


🚢 The Future of Naval Power: Aircraft Carriers vs. Submarines – India’s Strategic Dilemma
Aircraft carriers dominate headlines as floating cities of power, but submarines dominate strategy as silent guardians of deterrence. The real question is not carriers versus submarines, but how nations blend both into a doctrine fit for the 21st century.
Oct 136 min read


Beyond Malabar: The Deep Naval Game Between India and the UK
While Malabar dominates headlines, India’s quieter carrier group drills with the United Kingdom reveal a deeper story. These exercises go beyond symbolism — they strengthen interoperability, enhance carrier operations, and anchor India’s true Indo-Pacific strategy.
Oct 123 min read


India’s Strategic Edge in the Arabian Sea: Why Naval Power Matters
The Arabian Sea is no longer just a trade highway—it is a theater of strategic competition. For India, dominance in this region means securing maritime trade, countering China’s naval expansion, and shaping the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
Oct 25 min read


India’s Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Dream: A 15-Year Vision
India's Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Aircraft carriers are more than warships—they are symbols of national power and ambition. For India, a...
Sep 102 min read


The Future of India’s Aircraft Carrier Strategy: Lessons from INS Vikrant and China’s Fujian
INS Vikrant at INS Kadamba (Credits- Indian Navy) Aircraft carriers have long been considered the crown jewels of naval power projection....
Sep 55 min read


INS Viraat – Bidding Adieu to the Grand Old Lady of the Indian Navy ( From Vanguard Archive)
INS Viraat (Credits- Indian Navy) INS Viraat holds a special place in the maritime history of India. She joined the Indian fleet in 1987,...
Aug 293 min read
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