BEIJING/NEW DELHI -- China and India are scrambling to expand their naval capabilities amid their growing rivalry in the Indo-Pacific region, making moves toward each putting a third aircraft carrier into service.
Regional rivals build up naval power to broaden Indo-Pacific options

The INS Vikrant is commissioned in September 2022. The vessel is one of two aircraft carriers in the Indian Navy. © Reuters
BEIJING/NEW DELHI -- China and India are scrambling to expand their naval capabilities amid their growing rivalry in the Indo-Pacific region, making moves toward each putting a third aircraft carrier into service.