The Indian Navy recently accepted the Rafale-M and F-18 fighter jets as suitable for its combat operations, as announced by Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar. This marks a major milestone in the Indian Navy’s modernization efforts, as these jets are considered to be among the most advanced and capable fighters in the world.

The Rafale-M is a twin-engine, multirole fighter jet developed by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation. It is capable of carrying out air-to-air, air-to-ground, and anti-ship missions, and is equipped with a wide range of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and precision-guided bombs. The F-18 is a single-engine, multirole fighter jet developed by American aerospace company Boeing. It is capable of carrying out air-to-air, air-to-ground, and anti-ship missions, and is equipped with a wide range of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and precision-guided bombs.

The decision to accept the Rafale-M and F-18 was made after a thorough evaluation by the Indian Navy. Admiral Hari Kumar said that the jets had “met all operational requirements” and that they were “the best available option”. He also noted that the decision to acquire the jets now lies with the government.

The acquisition of the Rafale-M and F-18 would be a major boost to the Indian Navy’s capabilities. The jets are considered to be among the most advanced and capable fighters in the world, and their addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet would significantly enhance its combat capabilities.

The Indian Navy’s decision to accept the Rafale-M and F-18 is a major step forward in its modernization efforts. The decision now lies with the government, who will have to decide whether to acquire these jets or not. If they do decide to acquire them, it would be a major boost to the Indian Navy’s capabilities and would significantly enhance its combat capabilities.

Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream