Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)
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As the Indian Navy brainstorms on which Carrier Borne fighter jet meets its operational requirements, the American F/A-18 Super Hornet has emerged as more attractive offer with foldable wings and higher payload capacity along with the integration of 160 kilometers range AIM-120-D AMRAAM and indigenous Astra Mark I and Mark II missiles.
During his recent visit, the French Defence Minister had offered Rafael Marine t much more discounted price and also offered to upgrade it to the same F3R standard of the Indian Air Force and with more indigenous content along with three used twin-seater Rafale aircraft of the French Air Force to be used as an advanced training aircraft at a discounted price.
Indian Navy is expected to announce the winner of its MRCBF tender this month.
