ASSESSMENTS

India: Aircraft Carrier Dynamics

Feb 26, 2008 | 20:41 GMT

U.S. Department of Defense

Summary

Two major developments — a potential deal with Russia over the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov and an unconfirmed rumor or two about the fate of the USS Kitty Hawk — mark a turning point in India's pursuit of a more robust aircraft carrier fleet.

India's dealings with the United States and Russia could push along New Delhi's plans to build a more robust fleet of aircraft carriers....

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