India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, Harpoon missile

1. INS Vikrant :-

The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier(IAC) INS Vikrant is a Indias first indigenously designed and build aircraft carrier began sea trials off the coast of Kochi. This landmark achievement puts India in an exclusive list of nations that has the capability of manufacture these most powerful aircraft carriers.

About INS Vikrant :-

1) INS Vikrant built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
2) India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier.
3)This aircraft carrier also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1.
4) Motto of the ship is "Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah" which is taken from Rigveda, 2hich means "I defeat those who fight against me".
5) The total cost of the project was approximately ₹23,000 crore.

2. Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile :-

The US has approved the sale of Harpoon Joint Common Test Set (JCTS) and related equipment to India for an estimated cost of USD 82 million, a decision which it said will help strengthen the bilateral strategic ties and improve the security of a major defensive partner in the Indo-Pecific region.

About Harpoon Missile :-

1) The Harpoon is an all-weather, over the horizon, Anti-ship missile.
2) It is developed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
3) The Standoff Land Attack Missile Is a Land attack Variant.
4) Harpoon is the world's most successful Anti-ship missile and is in with the armed forces of more than 30 countries. 




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