America’s New Partner Against China Shows Off Aircraft Carriers

India has demonstrated the capability of two aircraft carriers operating together amid a complex geopolitical environment in the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. The Indian navy showcased its two aircraft carriers, the Russian-origin INS Vikramaditya and the locally built INS Vikrant, during the end of February and into March. In March, both carriers executed simultaneous launches of MiG-29K fighters from their decks, video footage showed. During the launches, the INS Vikramaditya also hosted the initial segment of the Indian navy’s Biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference. The Indian navy has played an active role in the Red Sea in recent months,…