New Delhi, May 30 -- Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Saturday underlined the strategic importance of aircraft carriers, saying Carrier Battle Groups (CBGs) remain central to maritime deterrence and power projection, while citing Operation Sindoor as an example of their operational necessity.

In an interview with ANI, Admiral Tripathi, when asked about the induction of a third aircraft carrier, said aircraft carriers continue to be vital to India's maritime interests across the Indo-Pacific region.

"Aircraft carriers remain central to maritime power projection, sea control, deterrence and strategic influence, particularly with India's expanding interests across the Indo-Pacific from the Persian Gulf to the Mal...