Strengthening India's Naval Power: The Push for a Third Aircraft Carrier

The Indian Navy is pushing for a third aircraft carrier to meet the growing threat from China's PLA Navy. The second indigenous carrier, INS Vishal, is proposed to match the UK's Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. The need for a third carrier is deemed unavoidable to meet any eventualities, and the Indian Navy is also exploring the possibility of developing provisional aircraft carriers on islands. This move is crucial in affirming India's standing as a 'Blue Water Navy' with global reach and combat capabilities....