The aircraft carrier Gorshkov is scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2008. The Russian side has assured at the highest level that the ship will be delivered as per contract. The aircraft carrier is undergoing necessary repairs / modifications in Russia at present.
The project is being closely monitored by the Empowered Apex
Committee headed by the Defence Secretary and the Steering Committee headed by the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Ravi Prakash Verma and Shrimati Manorama Madhavaraj in Lok Sabha today.
Delay in delivery of aircraft carrier Gorshkov
