< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/B8/34/IB-FS2TUKFRE_6240DF4A.jpg" Alt = "Indian developers presented the domestic ICRANT rocket launcher"/> < P > After a terrorist attack on April 22, 2025 in Pakhalg (Jamma and Kashmir), the responsibility for which was taken over by The Resistance Front, India launched her most modern Air carrier INS VIKRANT in the Arabian Sea. This step became an element of a rigid diplomatic-military response to exacerbation of relations with Pakistan and testified to India's increasing readiness for regional demonstration.

< p >Ins vikrant & mdash; The first aircraft carrier in the history of India, built completely by national enterprises. He officially joined the Western Navy Command in August 2024 and is currently operating in a double aircraft carrier group with Ins vikramadity. The ship has a watertone of 40 & thinsp; 000 tons and is able to accommodate up to 40 aircraft, including MIG-29K fighters, MH-60R helicopters and multi-purpose ALH. Its defense weapons include 76mm guns, melee systems AK-630 and 64 vertical launch cells for Barak 1 and Barak 8.

~ ~ > 62 > 62 ~ < p > on the background of the weaker state of the Pakistan fleet & mdash; only two active submarines with P & Rsquo; yata and limited aircraft fleet Dlo & mdash; Vikrant significantly increases India's strategic advantage in the region. Posted for 600 & minus; 700 km from Pakistan coast, aircraft carrier can be a key element for naval blockade of important ports of Karachi and Guadar, breaking up to 60% < P > Analysts do not exclude the possibility of point strikes on the enemy's military infrastructure, in particular on Masruur and Sargodha aircraft. At the same time, open sources indicate that Vikrant acts without visible accompaniment, which can mean the hidden presence < P > In the face of exacerbation, when diplomatic channels are blocked and both sides have nuclear weapons, the presence of Vikrant in the conflict zone demonstrates not only India's defense capability, but also the level of tension, which in case of error can develop into a large -scale collision.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116