Indian Navy

Flag of the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval part of the Indian Armed Forces.

In 2010, the Indian Navy had 58,350 personnel, around 170 ships and 180 aircraft.^[1] It is the world's fourth largest navy in terms of personnel.

Aircraft carriers

INS Viraat

Currently, the Indian Navy has one aircraft carrier. Two more are being built and will enter service by 2012 and 2015.

The carrier that the Indian Navy currently uses is called INS Viraat. INS Viraat was bought by India from the United Kingdom in 1986.^[2]

Masthead Pennant of the Indian Navy
President's Colour of Indian Navy
Ancient Indian ship on lead coin of Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi, testimony to the naval, seafaring and trading capabilities of the Sātavāhana Empire, during the 1st–2nd century CE.
Three-mast sailship, Ajanta Caves Cave No.2 c. 5th century.
Sculptured frieze depicting two Boitas of Ancient Kalinga found near Brahmeswara Temple. 10th century.
Chola territories during Rajendra Chola I, c. 1030
A depiction of a Maratha naval attack in 1812 against the East India Company's ship Aurora.
Template:HMIS of Royal Indian Navy in Sydney Harbour during World War II

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