The first sea trials of the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant marks a proud milestone for India. For the first time, a magnificent warship was built entirely domestically. It is expected that INS Vikrant will be commissioned in 2022, and will be the second aircraft carrier after INS Vikramaditya. Plans for a third ship, INS Vishal, are likely to be delayed due to a number of factors, but it is expected that the Indian Navy will have the capacity and budget to complete it, making for a remarkable development in the Indian Navy’s capabilities.