In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy deployed its first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, near the Karwar coast in the Arabian Sea. This imposing strike group includes an aircraft carrier, destroyers, frigates, anti-submarine warfare ships, and other support vessels.
This powerful unit is an unparalleled shield in diverse marine operations, offering robust air, surface, and submarine defense. Should the need arise, this strike group could decisively neutralize the Pakistani Navy, reaching Karachi and Gwadar ports, with the potential to devastate Pakistan.
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INS Vikrant displaces 45,000 tons, measuring 262 meters in length and 59 meters in width. It supports 40 fighter jets and is propelled by powerful General Electric turbines providing 110,000 horsepower. MiG-29K fighter planes and two Kamov Ka-31 helicopter squadrons enhance its formidable prowess. Housing 64 Barak missiles and BrahMos missiles, it assures a fearsome offensive capacity, dreaded by foes.
INS Kolkata...
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Kolkata-class destroyer, in service since 2014, embodies readiness for battle. At 7,500 tons, it stretches 535 feet in length and 57 feet in beam, with speeds up to 56 km/h. Armed with state-of-the-art sensors, three types of electronic warfare, and decoy systems, it boasts 32 Barak-8 and 16 BrahMos missiles, 1 Oto Melara 76 mm naval gun, and many more lethal arsenals, with helicopters like Sea King or Dhruv stationed aboard.
INS Vishakhapatnam...
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As the first stealth guided missile destroyer of the Vishakhapatnam-class, it has bolstered naval strength since 2021. Tipping the scales at 7,400 tons, this vessel spans 535 feet, covering 7,400 km ranges with a speed of up to 56 km/h, sustaining 45 days at sea. Equipped with an array of missile systems, helicopters, and defense operations, it's pivotal in maritime defense.
INS Mormugao...
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A Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer, commissioned on November 24, 2022, carries similar characteristics to its predecessors, ensuring naval supremacy with its combat-ready technology and equipment.
INS Chennai...
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A Kolkata-class stealth guided missile destroyer, in service since 2016 and known for its potent ‘Destroy the Enemy’ motto, secures our seas with its robust armament and advanced systems.
INS Talwar...
The Talwar-class frigates are stealth-guided missile ships, effectively encapsulating sea warfare with displacement at 3,850 tons, reaching speeds of 59 km/h over 4,850 km, housing 18 officers alongside 180 soldiers for 30-day missions, powered by missiles and high-tech warfare systems.
These war vessels, integrated with electronic warfare systems and decoy launchers, are a testament to India's military capability, ready to address emerging threats with decisive might.
