Twin CBG Operation: INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea
INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea in Twin CBG operation
As part of a Carrier Battle Group (CBG), the Indian Navy conducted a large operation in the Arabian Sea involving more than 35 aircraft. This was one of the most significant demonstrations of the Navy’s operational capabilities to date, and comes at a time when there are increasing Chinese forays into the Indian Ocean.
Twin CBG operation: Key Points
● A CBG is a naval fleet comprising an aircraft carrier and multiple escort vessels.
● Both of India's aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, as well as a diversified array of escort ships, submarines, and planes, were involved in this dual CBG operation.
● The primary purpose of the exercise was to showcase India’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests and maintaining regional stability.
● The Navy also emphasised that the exercise was a significant milestone in enhancing its maritime security and power-projection in the Indian Ocean and beyond.
● The exercise demonstrated the critical significance of sea-based air power in sustaining maritime superiority.
● Furthermore, the Navy is considering a third aircraft carrier and is discussing the feasibility of a repeat order of INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier.
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