India's Defense Minister suggests building 5-6 new aircraft carriers, sparking speculation of matching China's fleet.

India's Defense Minister's remark of building five to six new aircraft carriers has sparked speculation about India possibly matching China's carrier fleet. However, the idea is debated over whether it's a good strategy, and the Indian government's intentions remain unclear. The Indian Navy currently operates two small carriers, with four more potentially equalling China's growing fleet, though not exceeding the US Navy's 11 supercarriers.

June 01, 2024
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