INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant is India's first indigenous aircraft carrier and the largest warship designed and built in India. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the carrier represents a major milestone in India's naval shipbuilding and defence manufacturing capabilities, demonstrating the country's growing ability to design and construct complex military platforms domestically.
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28 February 2009
Keel of INS Vikrant laid
The keel of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier was laid at Cochin Shipyard, formally beginning construction of the vessel.
29 December 2011
First block of INS Vikrant launched
The first major block of the aircraft carrier was launched at Cochin Shipyard as construction progressed.
12 August 2013
INS Vikrant launched
The aircraft carrier was launched at Cochin Shipyard, marking a major milestone in India's indigenous warship construction programme.
1 November 2020
Basin trials completed
INS Vikrant underwent basin trials as part of preparations for harbour and sea trials.
4 August 2021
INS Vikrant begins sea trials
The indigenous aircraft carrier began its first sea trials, marking a major step toward operational readiness.
24 October 2021
Second phase of sea trials completed
INS Vikrant successfully completed another phase of sea trials, testing propulsion, navigation and other major systems.
10 January 2022
Third phase of sea trials completed
The carrier completed another major round of sea trials as testing of its systems and equipment progressed.
28 July 2022
INS Vikrant delivered to Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard delivered INS Vikrant to the Indian Navy after completion of construction and extensive trials.
2 September 2022
INS Vikrant commissioned into Indian Navy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant into the Indian Navy at Kochi, formally adding India's first indigenous aircraft carrier to the fleet.
1 January 2023
INS Vikrant begins operational integration
The Indian Navy continued integrating the carrier into fleet operations, including aviation operations and training.
6 February 2023
Aircraft operations expand from INS Vikrant
The carrier continued flight deck trials and aviation integration involving carrier-based aircraft and helicopters.
1 January 2024
Indigenous carrier demonstrates growing operational capability
INS Vikrant continued operating with the Indian Navy while supporting India's expanding indigenous naval aviation and shipbuilding capabilities.