India decides it will not operate a third aircraft carrier. Here is why
Instead of pursuing a three-aircraft carrier fleet, which would have kept two ships operational at all times, the Navy is ...
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Indian Navy drops plans of third aircraft carrier, second IAC will replace Vikramaditya
Govt was against Navy’s view that it needs 3 aircraft carriers; the force believed 2 aircraft carriers should be available at all times even if one was undergoing refits.