INS Vikrant also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1) is an aircraft carrier constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy.
It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India.
It is named 'Vikrant' as a tribute to India's first aircraft carrier, Vikrant (R11). The name Vikrant means "courageous" in Sanskrit.
The motto of the ship is "Jayema Saṁ Yudhi Spr̥dhaḥ", means "I defeat those who fight against me".
The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is named after her illustrious predecessor, India’s first Aircraft Carrier which had played a vital role in the 1971 war.
With the commissioning of Vikrant, India will have two operational Aircraft Carriers, which will bolster the maritime security of the nation.
INS Vikrant has been made using indigenous equipment and machinery supplied by India's major industrial houses as well as over 100 MSMEs
It is the largest ship ever built in maritime history of India and houses state of the art automation features.
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