With Drone, Jet, Submarine Purchases, Navy Expands Arsenal As Threat From China Rises In Indian Ocean

India has recently issued the LoR for the substantial deal valued at $6 billion with France for procuring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft— 22 single-seater fighter jets and 4 twin-seater trainersThe Rafale Marines will boost the operational strength of INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, Indian Navy’s prized aircraft carriers, which currently have the Russian Mikoyan MiG-29s deployed on them.With the