Iconic Sea Harrier to upcoming Rafale: Deep dive into Indian Navy's fighter jets | IOD S02, Ep 39

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The Indian Navy is set to finalise the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets by the end of this financial year. Indian Navy plans to equip the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant with these planes and develop a vital capability for the force on the maritime front.

Host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor explore the evolution of naval fighter jets in the Indian Navy—a subject that might seem niche but is crucial to India’s defence.

The hosts walk through the history of India's naval aviation, starting with the acquisition of the British aircraft carrier HMS Hercules, later INS Vikrant, and the arrival of Seahawk fighter jets in 1960. Why did India switch from British to Russian aircraft, with the MiG-29K replacing the Harriers?

As they discuss India’s push for self-reliance, they explore the challenges of transitioning the Light Combat Aircraft to a naval variant and why the Navy prefers twin-engine fighters. They highlight future projects like the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter, noting its promise and challenges. How will India balance its ambitions for indigenous fighters with its current defence needs?

The episode also touches on the increasing role of drones in naval operations, hinting at a future where combat drones could fly from aircraft carriers.

What does the future hold for India's naval aviation?

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Timestamps:

1:41—14:05—History of India’s naval aviation
14:05—20:27—Advanced Sea Harrier technology
20:27—31:15—Why the shift from British aircraft carriers to Russian ones
31:15—-43:45—Why was Naval LCA doomed from the start?
43:45—53:56—What does the future hold for India's naval aviation?
53:56—1:02:27—Future where combat drones could fly from aircraft carriers
1:02:27—1:05:43—How receptive will the Navy be?

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