As ties between India and the United States further deepens, the American delegations have offered F-18 naval jet. The Indian Navy
looking for 57 advanced naval fighter jets for its aircraft carriers.
As per media sources, The American government has expressed its willingness to sell F-18 fighter jets to meet the Indian Navy’s requirements. The interested was expressed during 2+2 meetings which took place yesterday.
The F-18 offer as per our understanding comes with unmanned aircraft Sea Guardian along with other advanced systems. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper joined Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr S. Jaishankar for the third annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi, India. The two nations welcomed the elevation of the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is vital to security and stability in the region and the world.
During the meeting, Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the increasingly close U.S.-India relationship and the shared goals among like-minded Indo-Pacific countries for regional security and prosperity. The two nations welcomed the second Quad meeting, held at the Foreign Minister level on October 6, and looked forward to closing collaboration during India’s upcoming term on the U.N. Security Council.
The F-18 offered to the Indian Navy is said to be the most advanced version with modification made as per Indian requirements. Similar to the one which was offered during MMRCA competition. Which was scraped by the Indian government due to high cost among other factors.
India went in for urgent order for 36 Rafale fighter jets directly imported from France. With Ties between India and the US deepens, defence circle in both India and the US are buzzing a lot. One needs to wait and watch for further developments in this regards. Tune in to our news portal www.ifenewsnetwork.com for further update.
