While the Indian Navy is already hunting for multi-role naval fighters for the newly commissioned INS Vikrant, the aircraft carrier will operate with Russia-made MiG-29 Black Panthers fighter jet.
India building its own aircraft carrier is indeed a big deal. But if New Delhi wants to enhance its reach to far-off countries, it's not possible without advanced and modern fighter jets onboard the aircraft carriers.
INS Vikrant can operate 20 aircraft like Mig-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 and MH-60R multi-role helicopters, apart from advanced light helicopters. It has state-of-the-art communication and electronic warfare systems developed by public sector company Bharat Heavy Electricals.
Commissioning of INS Vikrant: To achieve targets, he said, the government has made path-breaking changes in the sectors like health, education, trade, transport and communication, adding that the commissioning of INS Vikrant during the initial period of Amritkal displayed the government`s determination towards the nation`s security in the next 25 years.
INS Vikrant LIVE: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioning India s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, all eyes are on Indian Navy to choose between Dassault Rafale and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet.