INS Vikrant, which reflects the capability of India's armed forces, had brought Pakistan to its knees within days during Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
Modi, while celebrating Diwali with the Indian Navy personnel onboard the domestically built aircraft carrier, also lavished praise on the forces, saying the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled the neighbouring country to surrender during the military confrontation.
Highlighting the recent boost in India’s defence production, Modi said more than 40 warships and submarines have been built by the country’s shipyards since 2014.
Taking a veiled jibe at Islamabad, Modi claimed that the name ‘Brahmos’ strikes fear in some minds, and that many countries are now keen to buy these missiles.
Brahmos had played a key role in India’s calibrated response to Pakistan’s aggression during Operation Sindoor, with several air bases in the neighbouring country suffering severe damage.
