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Monthly Archives: January 2025

SSN or aircraft carrier — the right choice!

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Bharat Karnad

[Chinese N-powered attack submarine — 093 Shang class] Couple of days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a justly celebratory mood, commissioned three warships in Mumbai — INS Surat (4th and the last of the Project 15B) stealth missile destoyer, … Continue reading →

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