Rafale-M Vs F/A-18: Boeing's new offer to Indian Navy for Vikrant fighters

• Boeing, one of the two contenders for an Indian order for deck-based fighter jets, has made a fresh pitch to equip the navy with its F/A-18 Super Hornet. Boeing joined its offer with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat strategy, days ahead of the commissioning of indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant that will operate the new fighters. India plans to buy 26 carrier-based fighters for Vikrant, the largest warship to be built in the country, through a government-to-government deal to meet the navy’s requirements, with the US firm competing with French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation that has pitched its Rafale-M jets to the Indian Navy. Watch this video for more.