In a significant feat, the Indian Navy landed MiG-29K on indegeneously built mighty Aircraft carrier INS Vikrant under the cover of darkness.
The Navy said the "challenging" night landing trial demonstrated the resolve, skill and professionalism of the crew of the INS Vikrant and the naval pilots.
The milestone was achieved on Wednesday night when the ship was sailing in the Arabian Sea, officials said.
"The Indian Navy achieves another historic milestone by undertaking the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. This is indicative of the Navy's impetus towards Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance)," Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.
"This challenging night landing trial also demonstrates the resolve, skill and professionalism of the Vikrant crew and the Naval pilots," he said.
With PTI Input