Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh undertook a day at sea on board INS Vikramaditya with the Western Fleet

The Defence Minister seated inside a fighter jet on board the INS Vikramaditya

Rajnath Singh interacting with Navy personnel. The defence minister said the Navy is always ready to defend the country from all threats

The Defence Minister has first-hand experience of the Western Fleet&amp;#39;s fire power, and even fired a machine gun

Rajnath Singh flanked by Indian Navy personnel

After a yoga session on the aircraft carrier early Sunday morning, Singh said yoga has found acceptance across the world

He witnessed naval operations including weapon firing by fighter aircraft and night flying operations by helicopter from the deck of the aircraft carrier

The Defence Minister said the India Navy always ready to defend the country from all threats

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya which is currently sailing along India's western coastline

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			Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh undertook a day at sea on board INS Vikramaditya with the Western Fleet</h2>
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