Indian Navy Proposes to Build Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier; Aims Self-Reliance By 2047

In a major boost to India's self-reliance in defense, the Indian Navy has moved a proposal to build a second indigenous aircraft carrier. The new carrier will be constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala and will create thousands of jobs. The Indian Navy has been pressing for three aircraft carriers to maintain at least one carrier on each coast with one in refit. With three aircraft carriers, the Indian Navy will also be keeping pace with all the navies deployed in the Indo-Pacific region.