Defence minister Rajnath Singh visits INS Vikrant, key in deterring Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI: Defence minister
Rajnath Singh
visited the
Indian Navy
's aircraft carrier
INS Vikrant
on Friday. Equipped with MiG-29K fighter jets, INS Vikrant played a key role in
Operation Sindoor
earlier this month, acting as a strategic deterrent that influenced Pakistan's decision to surrender.
More details awaited.
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