INS Viraat

After nearly 30 years with Indian Navy, aircraft carrier INS Viraat decommissioned

The majestic INS Viraat was finally lowered in a solemn ceremony on Monday.

Mar 06, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

INS Viraat to be decommissioned today – Details of the aircraft carrier, which served Navy for 30 years

A glorious era of the flagship of the Indian Navy, the INS Viraat, which has spent 30 years in the Navy, will end on Monday.

Mar 06, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

INS Viraat to be decommissioned on March 6

INS Viraat is the second centaur class aircraft carrier in service which has spent 30 years in the Indian Navy and before that 27 years in the Royal Navy of UK.

Feb 27, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

Indian Navy bids adieu to world's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Viraat has sailed under tow for the very last time from Kochi and is being towed to Mumbai, to be decommissioned soon.

Oct 23, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

INS Viraat embarks on farewell voyage to Kochi

India's magnificent second aircraft carrier, 'INS Viraat', which in its previous avatar led the British task force that retook the Falkland Islands in 1982, lifted anchor on Saturday afternoon for her final voyage from Mumbai to Kochi, powered by her own boilers, prior to her scheduled de-commissioning.

Jul 23, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

Fire on aircraft carrier INS Viraat, one Navy personnel dead

One Navy personnel died on Sunday as fire broke out on aircraft carrier INS Viraat, 

Mar 06, 2016, 23:34 PM IST

DNA: Aircraft carrier INS Viraat decommissioned from Indian Navy

INS Viraat an aircraft carrier of Indian Navy which has a prestigious record, decommissioned from the defence services.

Feb 19, 2016, 23:55 PM IST

Aircraft-carrier INS Viraat wins its last regatta

Aircraft-carrier INS Viraat on Saturday won the coveted 'Cock Trophy' during the Western Fleet Whaler Pulling Regatta, making it the last time the warship participated in the event before she is decommissioned.

Dec 26, 2015, 16:21 PM IST