Three firms to submit details for Indian carrier jets

摘要

The Indian Navy (IN) has sent a request for information (Rfl) to overseas manufacturers for a new generation of aircraft to operate from aircraft carriers it plans to induct into service from 2015.rnBoeing of the United States, Dassault of France and RAC-MiG of Russia were asked to submit details for an alternate deck-based aircraft in November, which could result in an initial order for 16 fighters with a follow-up procurement of up to 40 aircraft, naval sources said.