India suggested that Sevmash extend warranty service period for aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (former Russian aircraft-carrying heavy cruiser Admiral Gorshkov) from 20 to 40 years, press center of Sevmash shipyard says. The issue was discussed during the meeting dedicated to the matter.
Solemn delivery of aircraft carrier of Project 11430, INS Vikramaditya, to Indian Navy took place at Severodvinsk-based shipyard Sevmash on November 16. The contract on modernization of aircraft-carrying heavy cruiser Admiral Gorshkov was held on March 9, 2004. Upon completion of the refitting and upgrading, the aircraft carrier was named Vikramaditya.