| ID | 129369 |
| Title Proper | Waiting for Vikramaditya |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | D&T |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The countdown has begun. The Indian Navy will take delivery in December this year of the Vikramaditya, the 45000 tonne Soviet era carrier now extensively refurnished. The vessel is presently in the Barents Sea undergoing the most critical phase of trails, an exhaustive three months when its aviation facilities will be tested and evaluated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Technology Vol.11, No.91; July-August 2012; p.26-27 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Technology Vol.11, No.91; July-August 2012; p.26-27 |
| Key Words | Naval Strategy ; Maritime Security ; Maritime Strategy - India ; Indian navy ; India ; Russia ; INS Vikramaditya ; Indo-Russian Joint Venture - IRJV |